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Chemo hair loss can be fast and usually starts to fall out with the second round of chemo infusion. It can make your scalp sore (it reminded me of when I had my hair tied back too tight as a child and then it hurt when you took the bands out). Loosing your hair suddenly can make you feel very cold as a bald head losses heat very quickly.  You may also lose hair from all over your body, adding to the heat loss.

Often you will have had some kind of surgery which may make lifting your arms quite difficult. Tying scarves therefore might be too hard or tricky so a simple Bold Beanie to slip on easily to cover up for yourself and loved ones is just what's needed. 

Bold Beanies are made using the highest quality soft silky stretchy fabrics from the UK and Liberty of London. They are natural cotton based which make them naturally sweat wicking, breathable and keep the head at an even temperature.  We have designed the hat to have no seams that sit on pressure points when sleeping. These skull caps are designed to fit snugly on the head, but not tightly and will not slip around like a scarf. Wear a Bold Beanie as a liner under any scarf to stop it moving and provide more warmth, especially over ears if wanted.  No labels inside to irritate the scalp.

Radio 1s Newsbeat offered a great article yesterday about Alopecia and the young and that the charity Alopecia UK is reaching out to the NHS to provide one human hair wig per year to anyone effected by the condition.

"At the moment, local health bosses decide how many wigs patients are entitled to in their area.

Alopecia UK says its data suggests in some areas patients are offered two wigs a year, while in others they aren't offered any.

NHS England said there is no nationally set limit and "all patients' needs and circumstances are different".

"Some people literally will not leave their house without hair on their head.  So if we want people with alopecia to contribute to society then there should be help there for all those who need it."

One of the most informative websites about childhood cancers in the UK... and a most wonderful charity:

https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/

"The O’Gorman family was shattered when brother and sister, Paul and Jean, fell victim to cancer within nine months of each other.

Always a caring boy, Paul asked his parents, Eddie and Marion O’Gorman to promise to help other children with leukaemia. Paul died in February 1987 aged just 14 and only nine weeks after his initial diagnosis of leukaemia in 1986.

His sister Jean, despite her own battle with cancer, had started to raise funds for children with leukaemia in her brother’s memory. Jean died just nine months later that November and days after our first Ball, which Jean helped to organise.

Wishing all mothers, grandmothers and women that care for others out there a wonderful Mother's Day. I hope its filled with love. 

My thoughts are also with those who are missing their mothers on this day more than most. 

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Advanced Breast Cancer at the age of 31 when my two daughters were just three and nine months, so I've had to face the reality of not being there for them and that they wouldn't remember me (I found this thought abhorrent). 

I am so very grateful to share avery day and this years Mother's day with my girls. I am very blessed and I don't take a day for granted. I've been given the opportunity to teach them, love them and protect them and for that I am very grateful.  

This week we have sent out lots of Bold Beanies Bouquets (cancer hats rolled to look like roses and presented in a gift bouquet) and single chemo hats made into gift roses and this makes me happy... a gift that is not just beautiful and thoughtful, but practical too. 

Bold Beanies are soft cotton breathable cancer headwear designed with minimal fuss to be super comfortable and easy to wear. Wear during the day to be stylish and feel confident and get on with our day... or as a breathable night cap. Coming soon cotton stretchy cancer plain and Liberty scarves to layer over beanies or on their own. 

Macmillan Cancer Support off the following advice to those having chemotherapy. Bold Beanies are soft cotton stretchy thin breathable cancer sleep caps, perfect for wearing night or day to protect your hair and help with the distressing effects of hair loss.

It is important to look after your hair during and after cancer treatment:

• Wash your hair at least every two days.
• Use gentle hair products and non-medicated shampoo.
• If you are having radiotherapy, ask your radiotherapy team if you can use shampoo and which type is best.
• Only use conditioner on the middle and ends of your hair.
• When drying your hair with a towel, don’t rub hard.
• Use a brush with wide-spaced prongs or a wide-toothed comb.

• Wear a soft cap at night.