The Ultimate Guide to Headwear for Hair Loss

The Ultimate Guide to Headwear for Hair Loss

When confronted with hair loss, many women understandably shy away from headwear as it can often feel like a drastic change from a natural head of hair. However, our beautiful range of headwear for hair loss doesn’t have disguise in mind, instead of taking inspiration from the latest designer style and fashion trends to provide you with headwear that not only looks good but feels good too. This guide will cover what options are out there, what the best fabric is for head wraps and some fabulous ways to style headscarves.

What are the Options of Headwear for Hair Loss?

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Avanti

Turbans

Turbans are our most popular headwear option for women suffering from hair loss. With a clever blend of durability and super softness, turbans can be dressed up or down and look great day or night. They also make great sleep caps, and turbans for cancer patients are ideal for protecting the scalp.

Turbans are designed to wrap around the head and offer complete coverage. You will also notice that many turbans feature folds in the fabric, like the Mila Turban from Christine Headwear. The fabric folds add soft volume and create a flattering frame for your face. Many women style their hair away from the face, and the soft frame of natural hair is beautifully emulated in the style of a turban.

Headscarves

Head scarves are considered the lighter alternative in our headwear portfolio. Silk is one of the best fabrics for a head scarf because it’s breathable, soft and luxurious. Banded head scarves like the Kaya Stretch Band also play a starring role in our head scarf collection, and rightly so. They provide a secure fit that you can rely on all day long. The band fits snugly around the head and billows lots of lovely soft material to give lift and volume to your look.

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Lola

Hats

Choosing a hat to conceal partial or complete hair loss is not dissimilar to choosing a new hat for the colder weather or picking out a gorgeous new hat on the high street. We suggest always going for hats that offer full coverage, keeping your scalp warm and disguising any hair loss you may want to conceal. A smooth inner liner is also great for keeping your skin happy so choose a hat with minimal seams to avoid irritation. The Lola Hat by Masumi Headwear is a gorgeous choice for those with sensitive skin.

What Is the Best Fabric for Head Wraps?

Various materials are used in headwear for hair loss, all with different properties that benefit the wearer.

1. Cotton

Cotton is soft and comfortable, particularly good for those who have complete hair loss. It’s comfortable to wear around the house but can withstand all the elements when out and about – check out this gorgeous knitted hat. In wig caps, the cotton material can provide protection from the sun of factor 50+ while remaining light and breathable.

2. Silk

Silk is one of the best fabrics for head scarves as they are ideal for ladies experiencing complete hair loss and provide a luxurious softness to the scalp. These scarves are perfect for any time of year but can be a blessing during warmer months as the material is just so breathable. The silk allows head scarves to drape elegantly around your head and face, providing a flattering look for all ladies and making gorgeous headwear for cancer patients.

3. Bamboo

Headwear containing bamboo is heavenly soft and still provides comfort during warmer weather, absorbing and evaporating sweat whilst remaining breathable. Bamboo is also non-static, meaning that the accessory won’t cling to your head, as well as anti-bacterial and odour-resistant, making it one of the best fabrics for headscarves and turbans. Bamboo head scarves are great for ladies suffering from partial hair loss caused by conditions such as alopecia, as you have the flexibility of covering your whole head or just the affected area. The Bamboo Mantra Long Scarf comes with a turban and long scarf and is a classically chic look available in over 20 colours!

4. Wool

Wool is a great material for adding warmth to your head when it’s a little cooler but is also breathable due to the natural fibres. Wool also naturally absorbs any moisture and is great for wearing outdoors as it helps you retain your body’s natural temperature without causing the head to sweat.

5. Acrylic

Soft acrylic can be found in some hats, a lightweight option for anyone whose skin reacts to wool. Acrylic headwear is easy to care for but is not as breathable as other materials. When the weather is colder, a hat like the Mille knitted hat by Christine Headwear is perfect for keeping you warm!

6. Nylon

Nylon is a great material for a swim cap, which are perfect for protecting your scalp when swimming. Whether protecting your head from the sun or whether you wish to cover up any hair loss when going for a swim, swim caps have been carefully designed to add a natural volume to the head to give the impression of hair.

7. Polyester

Polyester fabric is great at providing comfort during the warmer months, as it will help your scalp maintain a comfortable temperature. Polyester often features in hair turbans but should be avoided in head scarves as it can cause them to slip off if they are not tied correctly.

Headwear for Cancer Patients

While everybody reacts differently to hair loss from chemotherapy, it can understandably be a very distressing part of cancer treatment. For many ladies, hair is one thing that makes them feel most like themselves, and losing it can feel like losing a part of their identity. Cancer headwear can be a helpful tool in the transition period and beyond.

There are ways to prepare for hair loss from chemotherapy, and investing in self-care during this difficult time can help. During treatment, there are also many options to consider in terms of available headwear for cancer patients. Some basic tips to keep in mind are:

Hair loss can be very upsetting and unsettling, and our mission is for you to feel that you can be expressive through your choice of headwear and wigs and feel like yourself again.

We often find the best way to do this is to add your own special twist to your wig or cancer headwear; customising your pieces with accessories or picking colours or patterns that reflect your personality can give you that extra boost that is needed some days. If you’re not sure whether or not you’d like to wear cancer headwear, check out our testimonies from customers who have had cancer and used wigs or cancer headwear as a way to feel fabulous and confident again.


We hope this guide has clarified your headwear queries, from range to style and what the best fabric is for head scarves. Our sophisticated selection of headwear is great for comfortable coverage with a fashion ready impact. If you prefer to be bald and beautiful, we will do everything we can to make that journey a little bit easier so you can get back to feeling like you again.

If you would like any more information or advice on any of our headwear ranges, please contact our friendly team, who will be more than happy to help with whatever you might need.


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7 thoughts on “The Ultimate Guide to Headwear for Hair Loss

  1. Hi Sylvia! I am sorry to hear that you find the wigs itch. There are caps you can wear underneath, such as the Wig Cap Soft. This is made from a bamboo, soft material and will hopefully, resolve the itchiness. Please do contact us if you need further assistance on 01484 844557 or email: [email protected] ?

  2. Hi everyone this dawna and I just want say it’s awesome that whoever made these head wraps and turban head bands for people with cancer . But I just wanted to say I don’t have cancer but going through menopause and decided that my hair was hot on my head so I shaved it and found these so beautiful and excited to wear them always I love them it’s awesome thank you for having these thank you dawna

  3. Love them!! I hadn’t noticed these on the website. Thank you SO much for the quick response ??

  4. I just wish there was a headscarf that had a fringe, so that it looked like I was wearing a scarf over my hair. Something that looked very natural. I’m not a great lover of just a headscarf. I have a face that needs a fringe!

  5. I hope many women (and some men!) feel less stressed worrying about what to do whilst LIVING with their newly (and hopefully temporary) lost hair, reading this.

    My hair isn’t coming back. Whilst I wear toppers similar to the Dimples Lacey outdoors most of the time, indoors and sometimes outdoors too I wear Christine Lotus turbans.; I’ve got a couple of Shanti ones as well – super stylish… I must easily have 30. The Lotus turban is made of bamboo viscose with 5% Elastane to aid the fit and has a lovely flower motif to one side. There is plenty of room in these, and the opportunity to pull and fold the ‘extra’ material also adds volume. They are sooo soft, keep their colour on a 30 degree machine wash and not one of the many has bobbled one bit..

    Every season Christine introduce new colours and prints and for me, buying a new one is as uplifting as a new lipstick. There are videos online to show you how the different turbans should be fitted – don’t just plonk it and go – there’s a way to make these look a choice, not a chore! I’ve worn one out this morning, as I’ve spent the morning in my dentist’s chair (lucked out today, didn’t I?) and it’s so much more comfortable than wearing my topper.

    Big hugs to anyone going through hairloss for whatever reason and just remember you are a survivor not a victim xxx


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