Finding the right headwear when you’re losing your hair is harder than it should be. Here you’ll find practical, honest advice on chemo hats, turbans and headwear for long-term hair loss — written by Nicky Zip, London-trained milliner with 26 years’ experience designing headwear specifically for women with hair loss. No patient wear, no compromises on style. From how to choose the right hat for your face shape to what fabrics work best for a sensitive scalp — this is the advice we wish someone had given us.

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