Wigs, Turbans, Make-up

Wigs

The Boutique at the Cancer Resource Center (612 West State St., Ithaca, 277-0960) maintains an inventory of new and gently used wigs that are available free of charge.

The TST-BOCES Cosmetology Program (on Warren Road) offers free, reconditioned wigs and wig care. Public appointments are available Fridays 8:30-10:30 am. Call 257-1551 and speak with Mrs. Perkins or Mrs. McCoy.

Here is a list of beauty shops in the area that sell and/or care for wigs:

  • Upper Level Hairstyling (Lisa Camilli), 512 W. State St., Ithaca, 273-1555
    Lisa provides wigs free of charge and teaches individuals how to care for them.
  • Salon Escape (2 Graham Rd., Ithaca, 257-7911) will style wigs free of charge.
  • Hot Coco's in the Carousel Mall in Syracuse has a good selection of inexpensive wigs.

Online resources include:

Paula Young Wigs
Wilshire Wigs
Tender Loving Care

Wigs are also available for purchase from many other shops in Syracuse and elsewhere. Please contact the Cancer Resource Center (607-277-0960) for a complete listing. You can also search on-line by typing chemotherapy wigs into Google or other search engines.

Turbans

We often have soft turbans in the Cancer Resource Center office. Call 277-0960 to check on their availability.

Turbans and wigs are available through several online catalogs including:

The BeauBeau
Tender Loving Care Catalog
Just in Time


Make-Up

The Look Good...Feel Better program is a community-based, free service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The program is offered through the American Cancer Society. To register, call 800-227-2345.

Body Image

Shop Well with You (a body image resource for women surviving cancer)

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