Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month we've seen candy coloured cakes, bright pink beards and even pretty-in-pink landmarks, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing. As a worldwide annual campaign, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to share the importance of awareness, education and research targeting the disease. Thousands of organisations participate in events, collections and campaigns around the globe, raising the awareness and funds for breast cancer research vital for the lives of so many.

According to Breast Cancer Now, the organisation running the UK’s Wear it Pink campaign, 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year – one person every 10 minutes.  Wearing pink and showing your support this month and on the 23^rd October, will ensure that the charity and other dedicated organisations can continue to help those facing breast cancer from the moment they are diagnosed. 

For many people diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment is hair loss. Hair loss is a very visible side effect of treatment that can really impact upon the self-esteem and sense of identity. Everybody adapts differently to hair loss, though for some it can be a devastating experience. 

Following chemotherapy hair loss commonly begins within two to three weeks, affecting body and facial hair including eyebrows and eyelashes. However hair loss is in most cases a temporary side effect of the treatment, so hair will start to grow back after its completion or even towards the end of its course. Hair that grows post-treatment may feel different from the natural pre-existing hair however, as there may be a change in its texture and shape.

Preparing For Hair Loss

• Gradually shortening your hair length before treatment begins is a good way to prepare for its effects and make changes to appearance less prominent. 
• Hats and scarves are versatile, practical and fashionable, keeping the head warm and boosting confidence.
• Wigs made from human or synthetic hair are popular ways to prepare for and remedy the effects of hair loss through cancer treatment, available in a huge amount of styles, designs and colours. We suggest looking for a wig before starting chemotherapy, in that you can match your own hair style and colour if desired. 

At Pink Hair Solutions we can advise about practical issues such as caring for your scalp or wearing a wig, as well as looking at ways to help you adjust to hair loss. We also provide a range of products that will assist your hair in returning to its normal condition, so you can feel comfortable and more confident during and after treatment. To find out more or to book your free consultation, please call us on 0121 350 3826.

Open Day At Pink Hair Solutions Leaves St Luke’s Ladies Smiling

On Thursday 30^th Jan we invited some ladies from the St Luke's Breast Cancer Care group to make the journey across Birmingham to enjoy our specialist hair replacement maintenance and mastectomy lingerie services.

The four ladies were all delighted to have their wigs cut and undertake a bra fitting to ensure they have lingerie that provides support and comfort (and of course looks great!).

After the serious business of bras and haircuts had taken place we all enjoyed a lovely lunch together and our guests went home happy to have had a lovely and productive afternoon.

To help promote hair growth, one of our ladies Libby also purchased some scalp shampoo from our collection of specialist cosmetic products designed to aid hair loss and help keep hair replacement pieces in fantastic condition.

Pink Hair Solutions offer a range of wigs to people suffering from alopecia, trichotillomania and the side effects of chemotherapy.  We’ve just introduced a new range of very affordable, yet genuine looking wigs into our salon so please do visit our website www.pinkhairsolutions.co.uk if you would like to find out more.