Shopping Guide for Wigs and Headcoverings

Below is a listing of resources for cancer patients who expect to lose their hair due to treatment or have had surgery for breast cancer. If you live outside the areas listed below, your local American Cancer Society office can provide you with resources available in your area.


Charlottesville:

The Something Special Shop
415 Lexington Avenue

434-296-5454

Prosthesis, bras, sleep and swim wear, and the Softee undergarments are available. Prosthesis range from $204-$370, and bras range from $35-$41. Also carries scarves, bangs, and special skin products for people undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.

Alpha Medical Aids, Inc.
516 Pantops Center
(Pantops Shopping Center between
Food Lion and Radio Shack)

434-971-7300

Mastectomy products available for homebound patients. Accepts medicare assignment for the AirWay Line of products which include a Softee prior to or just after treatment.

CardenThe Salon
221 West Main (on the downtown mall)

434-979-0012

Synthetic wigs available through catalogs, wig-fitting services.

Image Reflections International
Seminole Square Shopping Center

434-974-7500

Human and synthetic wigs starting from $50, turbans ranging from $10 to $26, bangs from $24. Hats, scarves, nightcaps, and swimcaps from $12 to $25. Prosthesis and sleep leisure bras also available. Prosthesis range from $150-$350, and bras are $35.

Patio Beauty Shop
1011 Little High

434-296-1427

Wig services: styles, shapes, and cleans.

Paynes Beauty and Barber Shop, Inc.
830 Cherry Ave.

434-295-2660

Human and synthetic wigs available in stock and through catalogs. Starting from $29.95 to $100.

J.C. Penny
Fashion Square Mall

 

Human and synthetic wigs available through catalogs to cancer patients for 15% above cost (generally $60 and up). To order or for more information, contact Louise Booe at 973-1212.


Richmond:

Duke and Duchess Hair
9603 Derbyshire Rd.

800-662-2523
804-741-2822

Large selection of synthetic and human wigs from $80 to $350, offer free cut and style, turbans from $10.50, bangs from $35. Stock of wig-care products also available.

Franco’s
5321 Lakeside Avenue

804-261-0454

Large stock of synthetic wigs from $79 to $110, turbans from $10, bangs from $19. Offer stock of wig-care products.

Headliners Salon
808 North Mulberry St .

804-358-9520

Wig specialist available by appointment, ask for Donna. Wigs are custom made with human hair. Typically run from $100-$200 depending upon length desired.

Merle Norman Cosmetics (three locations)
3041 Lauderdale Dr . (Charlottesville)


804-364-2694

7342 South Bell Creek Rd. (Mechanicsville)

804-559-4485

11170 Hull Street Rd. (Midlothian)

804-744-2980

Selection of wigs from $90-$150, turbans from $18, scarves from $12, hats from $18, and partial hairpieces from $16. Offers a 10% discount to customers undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Versacchi Institute
7814 Carousel Lane Suite 100

804-346-5337

Custom-made synthetic and human wigs for $600-$1200. Sliding scale plan based on ability to pay. Will work out payment schedule.

Zenomia’s
1313 Blair St.

804-677-8559

Offers collection of unique, handmade hats, scarves, and accessories. Custom designed hats are also available to suit specific needs.


Norfolk:

Image Recovery:Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center
150 Kingsley Ln.

757-889-5795

Provides wide variety of services for cancer patients including: free consultation, first hair-cut free, management of insurance, bras, Prosthetics, wigs, deodorants, shampoos, manicures/pedicures, mineral make-up, camouflage make-up.


Roanoke:

Wig-Mart
Brammer Village, 3031-A Peter’s Creek Rd. NW

540-562-2728

All types and styles of wigs in stock ranging from $80 to $700, turbans from $10 to $33, bangs from $20 to $39. Prosthesis bras,sleepwear, and swimwear also available from $34-$105.


Waynesboro:

Pat’z Cut N Style
412 North Commerce Ave

540-942-1212

Synthetic wigs from $29 to $160, turbans $10 to $20, scarves at $15. Store Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 10AM to 5PM
Saturday 11AM to 1PM


Harrisonburg:

Image Recovery: Rockingham Memorial Hospital
298 S. Liberty

540-437-8492

Provides wide variety of services for cancer patients including: free consultation, first hair-cut free, management of insurance, bras, prosthetics, wigs, deodorants, shampoos, manicures/pedicures, mineral make-up, camouflage make-up, and massage.


Fairfax:

Bravadas Wig Design
10415 North Street

703-352-4247

Offer wigs, hair pieces, and hair and scalp products. The wigs run anywhere from $80-1200, turban from $8, cap $6, wet products $9-80 and the hair pieces from $15-120. http://www.bravadas.com/


Baltimore, Maryland :

Eldorado Hair Replacement Center
7939 Honego Blvd. , Bldg. 3, #228

410-931-3399

Offers a turnkey operation for any stock or custom wig or hairpiece. They have an in-house repair shop and can do sizing, corrective coloring, and air addition or modification to any type of hair prosthesis.

Image Recovery:
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
401 N. Broadway, Suite 1300
Harry and Jeanette Weinburg Bldg.

410-502-5623

Provides wide variety of services for cancer patients including: free consultation, first hair-cut free, management of insurance, bras, prosthetics, wigs, deodorants, shampoos, manicures/pedicures, mineral make-up, camouflage make-up.

Image Recovery: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 West Belvedere Ave.
Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Inst.

410-601-4725

Provides wide variety of services for cancer patients including: free consultation, first hair-cut free, management of insurance, bras, prosthetics, wigs, deodorants, shampoos, manicures/pedicures, mineral make-up, camouflage make-up.

Image Recovery: Union Memorial Hospital
3333 N. Calvert Street
Johnson Professional Bldg., Suite 112

410-554-6590

Provides wide variety of services for cancer patients including: free consultation, first hair-cut free, management of insurance, bras, prosthetics, wigs, deodorants, shampoos, manicures/pedicures, mineral make-up, camouflage make-up.


New York:

A&E Hairstyle
Syracuse, NY

888-811-4247

Offers professional hair replacement. Cost runs from $400-$2000. http://www.aenys.com/


Online Resources:

4Women.com

http://www.4women.com/

Features the BeauBeau scarf, a fashionable alternative to wearing a wig

American Cancer Society’s TLC Catalog

http://www.tlccatalog.org/

Offers a wide selection of headwear, prosthesis, and clothing at reasonable prices.

Hair Alternatives

http://www.hairalternatives.net/

Website connects to Locks of Love and the American Cancer Society. Offers many types and styles of wigs at varying prices. Wig care products also available.

Adaptations, Inc.

http://www.adaptations4u.com/

Offers a wide selection of hats, headwear, cotton and padded scarves, wigs, mastectomy products, and skin care products.

ChemoCare HeadWear

http://www.chemocareheadwear.com/

Large selection of hats, cotton scarves, wigs, turbans, and post mastectomy wear.

Chemo Savvy LLC

http://www.chemosavvy.com/

Selection of scarves, partial hair pieces, turbans, wigs, and wig-care products.

Lucinda's Hair

http://www.lucindashair.com/

Offers soft vacuum technology, light silicum bases, custom and pre-designed prosthesis and wigs, partials, integration, extensions, stay-on cosmetics, hats with hair, hats, scarves, and turbans. Shop is located in CT.

Happy Heads

http://www.happyheadwraps.com/

Large selection of fashionable headwraps for $28.

Hats with Heart

http://www.hatswithheart.com/

Provides beautiful and comfortable headwear for women and children expecting hair loss.

Hats, Scarves and More

http://www.hatsscarvesandmore.com/

In addition to hats, scarves and turbans that are designed for hair loss this website offers high quality hats and scarves from "regular" fashion designers and artisans around the world, including Fair Trade items that are made in Nepal by women who receive a fair wage and benefits. All head coverings are specially selected to offer full coverage, a soft interior and great style for women, men, children and teens.

Headcovers Unlimited

http://www.headcovers.com/

Offers over 50 different styles of hats and turbans for cancer patients, and hundreds of different wig styles.

Just In Time

http://www.softhats.com/

Hats, turbans, and caps designed specifically designed for women with hair loss. All products are 100% cotton.

Lori’s Wigs

http://www.loriswigsite.com/

Caters to cancer patients. Offers specialty wigs for those undergoing medical treatment as well as turbans, scarves, and accessories for wig-care.

Peggy Knight Solutions

http://www.peggyknight.com/

Provides natural human hair vacuum prosthesis. Call to schedule an appointment anywhere in North America:
1-800-997-7753. Prosthesis start around $3,000. Located in CA.

Turban Plus

 http://www.turbanplus.com/

Offers alternatives to wigs for those experiencing hair loss.  Large selection of head wraps, scarves, turbans, and hats.