It came out in my hand – I felt no pain, or tugs, nothing. It had been shoulder length, so I immediately had it cut short, which made me feel a bit more in control. Eventually, my sister shaved it off for me.
As soon as my hair started falling out, I panicked and bought an acrylic wig, which was uncomfortable. I wore it a couple of times but felt self-conscious. My hairdresser Nicky Clarke recommended Mandeville of London for its specialised wigs.
My first appointment was amazing. My stylist
Robert measured me and made me feel everything would be all right. I could have gone for something like my real hair, but I thought I may as well choose a new look. We used my natural darker colour instead of my normal highlighted colour. I left Mandeville wearing it and went into Marks & Spencer – when I caught my eye in the mirror I didn't recognise myself. Instead of being self – conscious about my hair, I’m actually quite enjoying it now. It’s carefully measured and secured with clips, so I’ve never had a moment when I've felt it might move.
It’s also so convenient – I take it off when I go to bed and wear a little sleep cap and my hair is