The Guide to Children’s Chemo Hats and Headwear
- Posted on 02 November, 2021
- Hair Knowledge
- By Emma & Stuart
Children who have alopecia or who undergo chemotherapy can experience hair loss. Of course, this can be upsetting and unsettling for children and can cause them to feel out of place. At Simply Wigs, we’re on a mission to help these brave kids cope with their hair loss by offering headwear pieces, including children’s chemo hats and turbans for children, and providing guidance on how to wear these pieces with comfort. Many of these pieces can be worn with or without a wig, depending on what your child prefers.
The Different Types of Children Headwear
There are lots of options when it comes to children’s headwear, some of the most comfortable and practical options include:
Turbans for children
Headbands for children
Children’s chemo hatsChildren’s Chemo Hats
Children’s chemo hats are a popular and often crucial item for the comfort and self-esteem of children with hair loss. One of the most popular types of hat for kids is a cap. Wearing a sun cap during the summertime is important for any child, but especially for those experiencing hair loss. Protecting your scalp and face from the sun’s UV rays is vital. However, not every sun cap is designed to feel ultra-comfortable for kids with hair loss.
When choosing a sun cap, we recommend focussing on fabric. A soft, cotton fabric is ideal for comfort in terms of feel and breathability. Also, look for caps with a wide brim and UV protection.
GORGEOUS
The Petite Kangaroo Sun Cap from Christine Headwear is an excellent option that ticks all of those boxes. It’s been designed with hair loss in mind and is made from soft 95% Supima Cotton. This top-quality hat is available in a smart, Black Iris shade which looks great on both boys and girls of any age. It also comes with two pocket-holes for clip-in accessories so your little one can add their own fun, personal touch.
The elastic at the back of the hat ensures a comfortable and secure fit. If your child wants to wear a wig with their hat, this elastic will help to keep everything in place. To protect your wig from tangles and frizz, gently smooth the hair at the top of the wig backward before placing the cap on top. When removing the hat, pull it off in a backward direction to maintain the shape of the wig.
Kids’ Headbands
Headbands are another easy piece of headwear for children with hair loss. Fabric headbands are extremely comfortable, versatile and look cute! You can find headbands in a range of sizes and widths, and they can be stretched out to cover different amounts of the head.
STUNNING
For a thinner headband, the Petite Kitty Headband and the Petite Chick Headband from Christine Headwear are both super pretty and incredibly comfortable options. They are designed to be stretchy but without slipping off your head and can fit most children between the ages of 2 and 12. Both designs feature a decorative bow detail at the front for a special touch. You can also choose between a gorgeous dusty pink shade or a stylish lavender grey colour. Your child could easily wear different colours on different days depending on their mood or outfit!
For a thicker and more textured headband, the Petite Swan Headband is a fantastic choice. The nature of the fabric allows for a variety of styling options, so it’s a great versatile piece to have. This headband comes in a few different colours and patterns. For all-over colour, you can choose from dusty pink, lavender grey or dark grey. And, for fun patterns, you can choose from palm leaves, blue stripes or leopard print.
Your child could easily wear soft and stretchy headbands with a wig, too. For a natural look, position the headband slightly back from the front of the wig, and gently pull some of the hairs out around the hairline to frame the face. Our Sapphire Children’s Human Hair wig would look lovely with a headband positioned just behind the fringe.
Turbans for Children
Turbans for children are also ideal for offering comfort to those with hair loss. Finding a turban that’s soft, comfy and seamless is key. Turbans for children are very similar to beanie hats, so they work especially well in colder climates or during the winter months.
COMFORTABLE
The Petite Bunny Turban from Christine Headwear is a fuss-free, comfortable turban that’s unisex and suits a range of ages. It’s designed to stretch, so can be worn tight or loose depending on your child’s preference or the activity they’re doing. Like many turbans for children, the Bunny turban is available in a range of solid colours including dusty pink, black, green, lavender grey and dark grey. Or, you can opt for a cool, patterned Bunny turban that’s leopard print on one side and striped on the other! By folding back the front of this turban, you get to see the contrasting patterns which looks really unique.
Another excellent choice of kids’ turban is the Petite Tiger Turban. This turban has a smart, subtle piping design and it’s fit is adjustable for either a snug or baggy style. Like the Bunny turban, the Tiger turban is unisex and suits any age group. Your colour options include dusty pink, lavender grey, olive green, dark grey and black. Or, for a fun, summery style, you can choose the palm leaves Tiger turban.
The last of our turbans for children is the Petite Puppy Turban. The Puppy turban is completely seamless and is made with unique milk fibres for maximum comfort. Thanks to these special fibres, the Puppy turban is breathable, soft and soothing. It’s also ideal for year-round comfort as the fabric will keep your child cool in the heat and warm in the cold. With so many comfortable features, the Puppy turban is perfect for night time and wearing in bed.
We hope that this guide to children’s chemo hats, headbands and turbans helps you and your child in coping with hair loss. Children who experience hair loss are extremely brave, and often a comfortable headpiece will provide them with a security blanket and confidence boost.
If you have any further questions about children’s chemo hats, please leave us a comment below or get in touch with the team. Or, for more advice about cancer headwear, you can read through our dedicated blog post.
