Beanie type hat that could be worn indoors ideas needed.

[RaisingthedeadArizona]

I need some opinions/ideas on this idea please.

Just been for repeat blood test to try establish cause of rapidly thinning/shedding hair. It's now really noticeable on my scalp and getting harder to camouflage. I'm not sure I want a wig because I think I'd be paranoid about it coming off in a high wind or looking wiggy.

I tried a relaxed-fit bobble hat on in Tesco today. It looked nice but was very obviously an outdoorsy hat. Can anyone suggest a beanie that might not look too ludicrous if worn indoors? Berets don't suit me and I'm too ancient for a baseball cap or fedora type thing. I'm 53, l 5'0", big boobed and have a small head so I don't want anything that would draw attention to my pin-headedness and make me look out of proportion. I wear skinny jeans, sweatshirts and uggs most of the time so v v casual. Any ideas as am sick of faffing about trying to cover up my scalp, I'd shave the whole lot off if I had the face/shape for it but sadly I don't.

What about a Buff?

They are great .. a tube of fabric , thin, lightweight , washable, quick drying and come all sorts of jazzy colours and patterns (look through the site) and you can tie them in all sorts of ways , I wear them sailing quite often ,either as a hat /scarf or neck warmer .. (lots of other shops sell them)
how to wear a buff

Years ago, a mum in the playground used to wear cotton scarves. It never dawned on me or a lot of others that she had undergone chemo, she just looked very stylish.

I think you would find a beanie hat quite warm indoors.

Primarily for cancer sufferers, I think they look lovely

www.headcovers.com/scarves/head-scarves/

I do like the look of those buffs Laska. I think that could well be the solution. I do like the scarves Sunday but think the buffs would look good with the sporty casual type clothes I wear. Thank you so much for suggestions.

Arizona I think you will find them just what you need , good luck, ( do look on ebay also , they are often cheaper)

I'm just going to order one now Laska. Shall report back. Thanks ever so.

Been wondering what those were called for ages so could search so thanks from me too!

This hat...pretty and maybe the pointelle, thin-knit would make it appropriate to wear indoors? Lots of colours too...

www.johnstonscashmere.com/retail/accessories/gloves-hats-socks/pointelle-hat.html

I have a relative who has alopecia and wears a wig. I've not known her to have problems with movement.

Could you wear a cotton headscarf indoors?

You would be amazed how many women have pattern baldness and wear a wig - seriously, fantastic wigs are now available on the NHS & do not look 'wiggy' at all. I would encourage you to go for a consultation.

My mum resisted a wig for years, but it has been life changing. It has taken years off her and restored her confidence. If you would dye/style/perm your hair, what is the difference in a wig?

Buffs are amazing. I have about 12 different ones. All different colours/patterns. Wear them as a scarf when its chilly too. Fab things. Hope they work for you.

Try looking at the non branded ones too....you can pick them up for about £2 each online and they are just as good.

Maybe a bandana tied in a kind of pinup style would be nice?
Kandee Johnson has done a video about how to tie bandanas, it's the second one in this video:

Will check out wigs too then if you can get non-wiggy looking ones these days. Leoandboo I love that hat in your link. I think I'll try find a cheaper version though as it's quite £££. Just off to watch your linkvibbe. Thanks all. Lots of ideas here.

Gooutdoors stock something similar to a buff, the DDs have them.

OP - there will be women you know that wear a wig and you will have no idea. I can't remember the statistics quoted, but anyway, lots of women experience hair loss, so it would be highly unlikely you hadn't come into contact with someone who wears a wig.

I'm wearing a wig at the moment because of chemo. It doesn't blow off in the wind and it looks completely natural - work colleagues who didn't know thought I'd had a new and better haircut! You can get your hairdresser to cut it to suit your face.
I wear a Buff at home.

Thanks Lily good to hear that you've got something that looks natural and feels secure. I hope the chemo is going well and the side-effects manageable. There's a place in town that is recommended for chemo/alopecia sufferers and I shall be definitely going to check out their wigs. I've had clip-on ponytails and stuff from them before but haven't needed more than that until recently.