Women who face the inevitable side effect of chemotherapy-related hair loss often think a chemotherapy wig is their only option.  While cancer wigs can be a terrific option for some women, they require a lot of maintenance and can be very hot in the summer.  As a result, the latest trend in cancer chemotherapy headwear is a versatile headscarf called a babushka.  By definition, a babushka is a headscarf that is tied under the chin, but there are many other ways to wear them.

Younger women like to wear these cancer headscarves in a doo-rag style, with the ends tied into a knot on the back of the head. The point of the babushka can then be tucked underneath the knot.

For women who prefer the look of a turban, place the babushka at the top of the forehead, right below the natural hairline. Then cover the rest of the head with the babushka and tie the ends into a loose knot at the base of the head, tucking the point underneath the knot for full-coverage.  For a more natural look, consider wearing a turban pad underneath the babushka.

When hair is just beginning to thin out, a bandana-sized babushka can be worn on the upper portion of the head, “bandana style”.  Then the ends are simply tied in a bow or knot beneath the hair on the back of the head.

In all stages of cancer hair loss, this versatile cancer headscarf can be worn to cover areas of slow hair growth, or as a distraction from thinning hair. It can be worn as a headband bandana, a rolled headband too.  These stylish chemotherapy scarves are a much more affordable and flexible option for temporary hair loss.  They are made from soft, fashionable fabrics that can be cold-water washed and are fully reversible. Most have ties on the ends for an easy, adjustable fit, and they will never give you “hat head”.  A babushka’s utility as a fashion accessory is only limited by the wearer’s imagination.  You can shop and buy cancer chemotherapy headwear in our online store.