About Wigs On Wheels Mobile Wig Consultations
Wigs On Wheels is a mobile wig consultation service for those experiencing medical hair loss in the Auckland Region. A Wigs by Haircreations consultant visits you in your home or at hospital to assist you with not only choosing a wig, but also giving support and advice on wig care and helping to guide you through the Ministry of Health subsidy process.
When could a mobile wig consultation be right for you?
If you are a woman facing medical hair loss you might be feeling overwhelmed with medical appointments related to your condition or illness.
The thought of also having to head out to attend a wig appointment might feel too difficult or tiring, and this portion of your self-care may be placed in the “too hard basket”. We know that for many people their hair is part of their identity and having a fabulous and easy to care for hairstyle could greatly improve your confidence and sense of wellbeing as you navigate through a medical diagnosis and treatment.
At Wigs NZ, we can take the hassle out of wig appointments for women facing medical hair loss in the Auckland area. We do this by bringing the wigs to you – in the privacy of your own home or to your hospital.
We come to you, so that you can conserve your energy. You can ask friends, family, or no one if you’d prefer, to be with you during your appointment. Remember that all of our consultations are free, discreet and private. There is absolutely no obligation for you to purchase a wig.
Why do we do what we do?
Wigs NZ have a passion for helping people to look and feel their best, whatever they may be going through. Our aim is to help you to look good and feel better – this is also the name of a cancer support service that we work closely with. Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) offers free guidance, advice and make over workshops for people undergoing cancer treatment. We are a main sponsor of, and donor to, LGFB and our wig consultants participate in all LGFB Workshops nationwide.
We also work closely with the Cancer Society of New Zealand, ensuring that all patients (particularly those too unwell to leave hospital) can be visited by a consultant. Learn more about our work with these two amazing charities.
Your Mobile Wig Consultation
How does a mobile wig consultation work?
At a typical consultation you receive a comprehensive and holistic service. This is far more than us simply bringing a few wigs for you to try on.
Prior to your appointment we will have talked with you about your hair loss condition (eg. alopecia, chemotherapy or radiation treatment) and any lifestyle requirements you may have. We will also have discussed what you would like in terms of the hair length and style, and talked about the different types of wig/hair piece construction and what features you may need in a wig/hairpiece. This is so that we know what to bring with us to your appointment.
When we arrive for your appointment we are super-discreet and have no advertising on ourselves, or on our travel bag (which is the size of a bag you would take to the airport). We bring a large selection of wigs to the appointment, this will be the same amount that you would find in a wig shop, in your selected styles.
Of course, part of the service is you trying on the different types and styles of wig that we bring with us, so you can get an idea of what you like. We will then explain and demonstrate how to put the wig on yourself, and how to wash and care for your wig. We carry all of the relevant wig care products you’ll need to get to maintain your wig. We also bring along a wonderful selection of headwear for hair loss including bamboo sleep caps, softies, wraps, cotton elasticated scarves, sun hats and sun caps for when you are not wearing your wig. These are specialty headwear designed for ladies with hair loss
How Can I Prepare For A Mobile Wig Consultation?
Read below for some tips on preparing for your Wigs On Wheels Mobile Consultation:
- Consider sending us a photo of yourself with hair if you’d like something similar to your previous hairstyle. This can really help us to select the right model and colours to bring to the appointment.
- Have a look through the wigs on our website, make a note of some of the wig names and colours you like and pass these onto us before we come and see you.
- Remember, if you normally have long hair and want to try short (or vice-versa) then make sure you let us know when making the appointment as we will arrive with wigs fitting the description you have given us.
- You can try on wigs with or without hair, so don’t wait for it to fall out if you’re undergoing chemotherapy – it’s best to be prepared. Consider organising your appointment whilst you still have hair.
Wig Subsidies and Booking a Consultation
Wigs NZ are an approved Ministry of Health medical wig provider, we can help you with the paperwork to get your wig subsidy whether you have temporary or permanent hair loss (more information on wig subsidies).
Whatever your circumstances, we’re here to help
If you would like to arrange a confidential in-home wig consultation via our Wigs On Wheels service in the Auckland region, please contact Lani our dedicated mobile consultant on the links below. If you live outside of the Auckland Area please visit this page to contact us.
