- I was told I WOULD lose my hair as a result of chemotherapy. It became very important to me to ensure that I had a wig that enabled me to function as normally as possible outside the myriad of medical appointments and hospital visits that started to fill my days.
What I expected to be one of the more confrontational realities I would have to face as part of my cancer experience, was actually a really relaxed and enjoyable experience. I booked in for a wig consultation with Leigh and, right from the moment she answered the door and let me into her studio, I was made to feel welcome and relaxed. I had an extremely informative session with her and then tried on a few wigs. The process of narrowing the choices down was made so much easier with Leigh’s wig expert advice and I left very happy with the wig I choseread moreread lessCaroline, Wellington"The entire service from the team at Wigs by Haircreations has been amazing. I was dreading losing my hair more than chemotherapy treatment, and the experience as wonderful. My hair consultant was so professional, kind and caring. I really enjoyed finding the perfect wig that my husband and children were happy with. It was a really positive feeling. I left happy and absolutely impressed with the help I had received. I cannot thank you enough."read moreread lessJenny D, AucklandI wanted to take a moment to highlight the outstanding service we received from one of your top-notch consultants, Colleen, who is based on Auckland's North Shore for Wigs by Haircreations. From my initial contact, through to the consultation itself, Colleen has been outstanding. Her professionalism, product knowledge and expertise was remarkable. As a result, Colleen has turned our really difficult time for my Mum and her whānau, into a stress-free, pleasant and empowering moment. Colleen accurately selected the colours and hair styles most appropriate for Mum, and it has made all the difference!
For that, we are every grateful and so pleased that your staff, particularly Colleen, is exceptional.read moreread lessTēnā rawa atu koe. Jo and Linda, Auckland - Good to see wigs models. Choose wigs to try on then decided myself before commenting. I found this helpful!
and very happy with the final choice.read moreread lessStella, AucklandOur appointment with Leigh in Wellington was superb. She was very welcoming, hospitable, caring and humorous, as well as having beautiful compassion and understanding. The whole appointment was filled with so many emotions and thanks to Leigh, my friend left with renewed confidence. The wigs are amazing – so natural and flattering – we all have hair envy!
Cheersread moreread lessMegan, Wellington"Wonderful, caring service. Thank you."read moreread lessLal S., Auckland - Leigh, from Image Works in Wellington, has looked after myself for a number of years, due to my thinning hair. Her professional, yet relaxed, manner and expertise has seen me walk out her door feeling confident and beautiful. Leigh always makes sure the style and colour enhances the look you are after, while making you feel totally comfortable.read moreread lessGael, Lower Hutt"Very helpful staff - friendly atmosphere and privacy when I needed it. I was not keen on a wig at first but when I saw how nice they were I changed my mind! I already feel quite confident going out and about in my wig and would really recommend Wigs by Haircreations to anyone."read moreread lessJan C., Auckland"I actually tried wigs but I preferred the scarves that are colourful and that you can wear anyway you want. Very attractive. The hair consultant in Gisborne who showed us how to wear them was so helpful. Very good manner and also let us know that our medical grant could also be used for scarves and hats and not only for wigs.read moreread lessBetty Waihi, Gisborne
- "The biggest challenge for a woman is losing her hair. The advice I received was wonderful, the colour match and style excellent. I am managing my looks well. Only people who know I am having treatment would know I am wearing a wig. I feel confident over the next few months I can ask for more advice when needed."read moreread lessSusan D., AucklandJust an extra word of thanks. You made a difficult day so much more comfortable adn easier to deal with. I left feeling very happy with my "New Hair". You are a special lady with a very special gift. Thanks again.read moreread lessLynda Gonnie, ChristchurchWhen I first lost my hair, I was so traumatised. The people at the Cancer Society in Tauranga told me to see Rhonda Jensen, who owns Tudor Wigs at Mazzahn on Cameron Road. I went into the salon crying my eyes out. Rhonda was so wonderful to me."
Pat has also participated in the workshop organised by Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) in Tauranga. LGFB is a free service offered to women undergoing treatment for cancer. They help restore and enhance the appearance of cancer patients during and after treatment.read moreread lessPat Harnor - Tauranga - Your Wigs by Haircreations Hair Consultant in Gisborne, was great helping me choose a wig from such a large selection. It was good to try them on. I am very pleased with the look and have confidence to be out and about with close friends realizing the change in hair style!read moreread lessKate Thomas, GisborneLeigh, my Wig Consultant in Wellington, has been my hair guru for the last 15 years. I’m almost 40 and I’ve had alopecia in all its forms on and off since I was 8 years old. When I lost my own hair again at age 25 after having kept it for most of my teenage years, I was distraught. I will never forget the day I met Leigh. She turned up at my house with literally bags of the most beautiful Ellen Wille and Raquel Welch human hair wigs and such a positive ‘let’s fix this’ attitude; within the space of an hour I had about five new heads of hair, my self-esteem fully restored and I felt like a million dollars. Leigh has always been able to help me identify styles and colours that really suit me – and that I would never have even considered on my own. Ironically, I think I’ve always been far more stylish in my wigs than I could ever have been with my own hair; several times over the years I have been asked who my hairdresser is! I was once asked to be a hair model because the wig I was wearing looked so great!
Leigh is so warm, helpful, knowledgeable and honest – she’ll never let you walk away with hair that doesn’t suit you. She also helped me look and feel brilliant on my wedding day – I had the easiest hair appointment a bride could have – just pop it on and look fabulous; I think I spent five minutes on my hair! Leigh is one of the most incredible ladies I have ever had the privilege of meeting. I honestly do not know what I would have done without her – I would recommend her to anyone.read moreread lessMiranda Wellington"Here is what I wrote to our friends and rellies …
Yesterday Mary got her wig and looks amazing Mary again. I can't describe how heart breaking it was at first (for us both - me watching her) as we sat in silence with the reality and was able to just be, albeit painful. The tears came as she removed her woollen hat in the mirror as she looked at a person she no longer recognised. I feel so privileged to be on such a personal journey with her. I know it's just hair and, yes, it will grow back but when it comes to the crunch for both males and females who lose their hair through illness, is it is indeed a loss and another thing to put up with. It was magic watching her demeanour change once the wig was on and cut similar to how she usually wears her hair. It was just the best ever to see Mary walking out a totally different lady and even went into New World with me to get a couple of items. The difference in her is very noticeable. When I visited her yesterday, I even felt the difference seeing her sitting in the lounge with her hair piece looking ‘normal’. To go into chemotherapy on Friday with her wig will make a huge difference. Leigh the lovely “wig lady” was the perfect person to see and talked to us about chemo actually being a drug of well health as it regenerates cells very, very fast. Hair loss is the old cells all clearing out reading for the body to create new cells. That’s why the hair grows back lovely and the skin is plumpy. It gave us both a different understanding of chemotherapy which got Mary through the tears and the fear. The human body is an amazing machine. Hell this woman is going to look younger than me soon! Needless to say the Wellington wind may cause us a few problems in regard to the wig, so have to learn some tricks J I’m not going to call it a wig, but will refer to it as her hair. Her comment to me was “I’ve never been bald in all of my life – I was born with a full head of hair!
”Warmest Sister”read moreread lessMary
- "Wonderful, caring service. Thank you."read moreread lessLal S., AucklandI came in on a Friday few weeks ago to buy the short blonde wig for my sister in Spain. I couriered it off to her the following Monday and she received it on the Friday, just as her hair started to come out in clumps, so she shaved it all off. She is thrilled with it, it suited her perfectly and is just like her own hair. Thanks so much for all the help you gave me on choosing this - it's done wonders for her morale and I appreciate that you let me try on to find the perfect one! Thanksread moreread lessRo, AucklandNext day after getting my wig, I went up to One Tree Hill. It was a very windy day - took some pictures. While looking at the photos the next day, it just crossed my mind: "I forgot I had a wig on despite the wind". That is the kind of confidence I seek!!!! Fantasticread moreread lessEsther, Auckland
- "Right from the initial phone call, I had the very best service. Donna was the Hair Consultant I first spoke to. I have nothing but praise for her treatment of me and my situation. It is total devastation to lose my hair. As Donna fitted and cut my custom made hairpiece I started to cry. It is such an emotional experience. Thanks for your help! My confidence has returned. I am a NEW WOMAN!read moreread lessMaureen Calvet, Invercargill"Very helpful staff - friendly atmosphere and privacy when I needed it. I was not keen on a wig at first but when I saw how nice they were I changed my mind! I already feel quite confident going out and about in my wig and would really recommend Wigs by Haircreations to anyone."read moreread lessJan C., AucklandMy wig is perfect. I love it and it feels so good to feel like me again. It looks very natural and very comfortable to wear.read moreread lessLaura Storey, Queenstown
- This is just a quick message of sincere thanks to you all, and in particular Simone for making my appointment this morning so successful. I can't believe within an hour I was walking out with a beautiful new hairpiece! I haven't been able to drag myself away from the mirror this afternoon to have another look - the complete opposite of how I've been over the last few years. Simone, your rapport with your clients is a credit to you, thank you for making it all so easy.
Kindest regards.
P.S. Thank you also for the care pack - I look forward to using it.read moreread lessSandra, Auckland"I'll be recommending Wigs by Haircreations to anyone I ever meet in the future who needs a wig. The hair consultants were sensitive and kind, dealing with me and also I notice the other staff members were extremely polite and smiling at me when I was in the main room looking at wigs or trying them on. The experience could have been horrific, but instead, it was supportive and gentle."read moreread lessIona. J. M., AucklandI felt like a million dollars when I left Wigs by Haircreations wearing my new wig. My neighbour visited me that night and straight away said how good and happy I looked. Today I wore my wig to work and everyone commented on how lovely my hair looked and that I looked years younger. Perhaps this was due to the fact that I had a big smile on my face as I was feeling happy and confident in myself.read moreread lessRaewyn Longham, Auckland - I don't think you realise how much you did for Mary (and myself) yesterday. She walked out a totally different woman and she even came into the supermarket with me with her new "hair". It looks lovely and it has obviously made a huge difference; her whole demeanour changed. It was magic the way you explained the chemo being a drug of wellness etc and that the hair meant old cells saying farewell and making room for new ones. Most empowering just knowing that.
Your aroha, care and graciousness is very much appreciated.
Our warmest.read moreread lessMary and Sister, Wellington"All the staff at Hairtoday are very easy to deal with, the girls are friendly and I have no problem popping in for lace tape or calling up for appointments. Thank you to the team for always making my experience a positive one, also for giving me the confidence to enjoy life to the fullest."read moreread lessDiane G., AucklandJust an extra word of thanks. You made a difficult day so much more comfortable adn easier to deal with. I left feeling very happy with my "New Hair". You are a special lady with a very special gift. Thanks again.read moreread lessLynda Gonnie, Christchurch - "At a time when there is such a lot of stress and anxiety in a cancer victim's life, it was a pleasure to experience such a welcoming and friendly service provided by Wigs by Haircreations in Newton, Auckland. There was no fuss, just straight-forward information regarding the products available. The selection of wigs and headwear was excellent. Choosing the correct wig is a big decision. The assistance and information provided was clear, helpful and honest. This was so helpful making a decision over something that you wouldn't dream you had to go through. To be able to go home wearing the wig as an added bonus. Well done Wigs by Haircreations. "read moreread lessHelen O., AucklandFound the team very professional and would recommend them to other women in need of a wig. Thank you.read moreread lessM Stanley Hunt - AucklandMy wig is very comfortable and easy to put on. Lots of compliments from friends and family on appearance. Thank you.read moreread lessClarice Bennett - Auckland