Remember when choosing a wig or hairpiece that as you lose your hair you will need a smaller size. Try and get a wig which adjusts to any head size. If you have a good hairdresser he or she might help you choose your wig and, if necessary, cut and restyle it for you. The wig manufacturers will provide instructions on how to care for your wig, but it you have any queries check with them or your hairdresser. Wig specialists will include the cost of cutting within their prices.
Synthetic wigs are cheaper than real hair wigs, and are lighter and easier to look after.
They are pre-styled and can be washed and left to drip dry and are then ready to wear. They can be combed gently and hair spray applied if necessary. However, you should avoid using hair sprays too much as this makes the hair look dull and unnatural. After that the elasticated foundations loosen, which affects the fit. As real hair wigs are more expensive, they are not normally available on the NHS but they can be bought privately.