If you wear a cap and some hair sticks out, we can generally make a custom headband for you using your own hair. We consider a minimum length of about 10 cm. If you send us a photo of your hairstyle, we will quickly assess if we can make a custom headband for you. Send your photo to this number, and we will let you know as soon as possible if your hair is long enough.
We can also make a custom headband from thin or little hair. However, we will most likely need to use some donor hair. The donor hair is used purely for “filling,” so the custom headband doesn’t become too thin.
If your hair is already falling out, contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss the best course of action.
We can still explore how we can help you. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
We also make headbands for people with alopecia. Sometimes using their own hair, sometimes using donor hair given by a friend or family member, and sometimes using hair donated to us. Contact us to discuss your situation, and we’ll create a plan that suits you.
No, this is not a problem at all!
A Toupim own-hairband is for all ages. We have helped girls and women aged 3 to 86. It is definitely not just for young people or only for women with long hair. We are proud that it is suitable for all ages and can be made from almost any hair length. See examples of headbands we have made here.
Yes, we have also made men happy with a headband from their own hair.
Absolutely, a Toupim own-hairband is very suitable for children because it looks so natural and is very easy to put on and take off. For children, it’s ideal that it doesn’t itch or scratch.
We understand that’s what you prefer, but unfortunately, it’s not possible to make a wig solely from your own hair. You would need the hair of four people for that. So, it can never be made just from your own hair. With the hair from one head, you can make exactly the hairband needed for an own-hairband.
The effect is really special. With an own-hairband combined with a cap, you see yourself in the mirror. Although wearing a cap, it’s still completely you. Your hair smells the same, feels the same. The cap isn’t very noticeable; it’s very natural. The whole look doesn’t identify as a wig, and that doesn’t make you identifiable as a patient.
If you’re unsure, we offer the opportunity to choose an own-hairband and experience it. If you’re not 100% happy, return your own-hairband under our satisfaction guarantee.
Due to the required volume of hair, it’s not possible to make a fully covering wig solely from your own hair (you would need the hair of four people for a fully covering wig). A cap also makes it invisible that the hair isn’t attached to the head. The secret is under the cap, and no one can see that. It’s not recognizable as a wig, and that doesn’t make you identifiable as a patient.
Additionally, there are a few significant practical advantages:
A disadvantage compared to a wig is that a headband doesn’t provide full coverage, and you always wear it with a cap, hat, or scarf. Our customers’ experience is that you get used to this fairly quickly once you’ve accepted that you have to do something with the unpleasant fact that your hair will fall out. You will have to wear something on your head to cover the baldness. The first thing you’ll probably grab is a cap.
If you’re still not happy with the own-hairband, you can always return it under our satisfaction guarantee. Our primary goal is that you’re happy with your own-hairband.
Not everyone is used to wearing caps or hats, and it can feel a bit illogical to choose a solution that requires it. If you have no hair at all, that’s likely the first thing you’ll grab. And the special thing is that when you look in the mirror and put on your own hair, it feels immediately familiar, and you look 100% like yourself again. Even with a cap. You don’t get that with any other solution, no matter how beautifully made. And according to our customers, that’s the big difference.
We recommend cutting your hair one week after the first chemo session, as the hair is still in good condition and hasn’t started falling out yet. You can cut it earlier if you prefer, but it’s not necessary. One week after the first chemo, it’s a bit easier to cut it all short at once because you know it will fall out soon. This way, you minimize the time between cutting it off and the actual falling out of the short hair.
No, you definitely don’t have to (but you can if you want). One of the benefits of an own-hairband is that you can arrange everything from home. Based on photos, we can make a perfect own-hairband for you. We deliver worldwide and have made girls and women happy with their own hair even in Australia.
First, wash your hair twice on the day of the cut and then blow-dry it or let it dry thoroughly. Don’t use any styling products; leave it as it is (so no blow-drying it into a nice wave or straightening it).
Then divide your hair into 15-30 ponytails. It’s very important to bind the ponytails close to the scalp with an elastic band (about 2-3 cm from the scalp). Then cut the ponytail about 1 cm from the scalp.
After cutting, trim the hair with clippers. Do not shave it bald, but trim it neatly. You will still have a layer of hair about 1 cm long.
Note: The advice from the hospital is to let this layer fall out gradually, not to shave it off when it starts to fall out. There should be something to fall out; otherwise, you might get small wounds.
Now measure: follow the measuring instructions carefully.
Then bind all the ponytails (including the elastic bands) together at the top. Put them in a sturdy bag and then in a sturdy (bubble) envelope and send the whole package registered to Toupim. Please seal the envelope extra carefully; it’s like gold! Make sure your name and address are on a piece of paper with the hair so we know who it’s from. Also, always put your address and postcode on the outside of the envelope.
Always ensure that you have filled in the Toupim form before you start cutting. This form explains step-by-step and with videos what exactly to do and where to send your hair. So, don’t just start cutting! You only have one chance to get it right.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t work. To make the best possible own-hairband, we need all the hair in its full length, even if you have long hair. The (very important) volume is close to your scalp. Always contact Toupim first so we can give you specific advice based on your photos.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. To make the best possible own-hairband, we need all the hair in its full length, even if you have long hair. The (very important) volume is close to your scalp. Always contact Toupim first so we can give you specific advice based on your photos.
Sometimes the nurse says the hair doesn’t fall out until after the second session. Should I really cut it 7 days after the first chemo session? Yes, our experience is that the hair falls out due to the first session. Don’t wait too long. Otherwise, we can’t make an own-hairband anymore.
An own-hairband is easy to maintain. The hair doesn’t get greasy from the scalp, and you don’t sleep with it. Therefore, it doesn’t need to be washed often, maybe once every 2 or 3 months. You wash the hair with your trusted shampoo. You can wash the band itself with soap. You will receive a hardcopy user manual upon delivery. The own-hairband doesn’t require further maintenance (as with many wigs). You don’t need to store it on a stand, for example. You can simply lay it on a table or hang it in a bag on a chair.
You can blow-dry your hair as usual. You can also style the hair carefully with a straightener or curling iron, just as you normally would.
A Toupim own-hairband is suitable for exercising or swimming. It’s not a problem if it gets wet. However, it takes a little longer for the hairband to dry thoroughly.
Your own-hairband easily lasts 1.5 – 2 years. It’s mainly the fabric of the headband that might wear out, which we can replace if necessary. We guarantee that the headband will last at least 1 year.
If you no longer use your own-hairband and it is still in reasonable condition, you can choose to return it to Toupim. We will refurbish it and try to make someone else happy with it. As a thank you for returning it, we will give you $50 back for your headband. Contact us if you want to return your own-hairband.
All we want is for you to be happy with the result. If you’re not, you can use the Satisfaction Guarantee and return your own-hairband. Hopefully, we can then make someone else happy with it.
