Exercising and alopecia

Does anyone have any dry-fit or something like that bandanna options out there for exercising? I can't stand wearing hats because it is so obvious that I am bald. What do you wear to exercise??

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Permalink Reply by Late K8 on May 9, 2013 at 3:25pm

I found some "skull caps" in the men's section at the Nike factory outlet store and I love them.  They definitely don't hide the fact that I am bald but they catch/wick the sweat really well.  This weekend I was at the expo for the OC Half and found these headbands that can be worn as skinny or thick as you want.  They don't hide the whole head but come in lots of pretty colors and patterns.  She said they had bandanas/buffs on their website too.  www.onelovecollections.com.

Permalink Reply by The Bald & Beautiful on May 11, 2013 at 11:29am

Don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but you might be able to customize it if you get one loose enough to get a moisture wicking band underneath or something. I just saw this website after another member posted it. They have caps, scarfs, etc with hair only around the front, sides & back so it looks like a full head of hair. You can choose the color, mix different hair colors or send a sample if you have any hair for them to color match. You can even purchase a smalll sample to view before purchasing for $1 per color with flat shipping of $3. The prices are expensive but they look well made and super cool compared to full wigs. I'm going to save up and get some to garden in, swim in, etc. Oh, and you can also choose the length, curly or straight and have the bangs or all over customized yourself. Hope this helps and Bravo for being in such good shape!

Permalink Reply by The Bald & Beautiful on May 18, 2013 at 1:11pm

Just noticed I never gave the website address...oops :) Hat's with Hair
http://www.hatswithhair.com/

Permalink Reply by Tam on May 18, 2013 at 5:21pm

Oh wow very cool site. Thanks for the tips!!

Permalink Reply by The Bald & Beautiful on May 18, 2013 at 11:20pm

Glad to help. Good luck!

Permalink Reply by ASRN on May 16, 2013 at 12:15am

I just go bald ... I work out an an all women gym. They got so used to me after a week that I am not sure anyone even notices anymore! I also just read everyone's comments - I am not a runner and my workouts are indoors for about an hour so maybe not as much sweat as a runner :) Plus, I don't have to protect my scalp from weather/sun. When I am outside I usually wear a scarf to avoid a sunburn. Sometimes I wear a baseball cap or short brimmed hat. The short brims aren't tight enough for exercising though. I agree that baseball caps are worse - I feel like they scream cancer patient. At least without it you can see my face and tell that aside from the lack of hair I am a healthy person.

Permalink Reply by Andrea on May 18, 2013 at 1:02pm

I wear a running cap from Lululemon. It's actually in the men's section, and they typically carry it in the fall and winter only. It is essentially a stretchy breathable fabric that covers my entire head, and also absorbs sweat. I wear a baseball cap on top of it. The liner serves several functions ... it holds the baseball cap in place, it covers the areas of my head that the baseball cap doesn't cover, and it absorbs the sweat while I'm working out. Works great! Here is a listing for the cap liner on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NWOT-LULULEMON-BLACK-BRISK-RUN-TOQUE-SKUL...

Permalink Reply by Tam on May 18, 2013 at 5:18pm

Hi Andrea,

WOW this is a great cap. I agree, it covers areas that "normal/ typical" hats don't.

Permalink Reply by reesespieces5678 on May 19, 2013 at 2:40am

I make turban head bands. I but stretchy fabric from a craft store and then put it around my head and make a know then tuck the ends. Look for options on pinterest..or google "turban" head bands.

Permalink Reply by Emily on May 28, 2013 at 4:30pm

I am a fan of Nammu hats... (www.nammuhats.com) - they are skullcaps that tie in the back, similar to what football players wear under their helmets. Over that, I wear a baseball cap -- they make lots of very lightweight ones at athleta or at dicks sports.

I am a major gym rat and when I leave the skullcap is soaking wet. I just throw it in the laundry and take it out -- it air dries in 20 minutes (they are made primarily for swimming).

Take a look online and see what you think!

Permalink Reply by Dorothy G. on June 4, 2013 at 11:41pm

I love these for swimming. Haven't tried them at the gym.

Permalink Reply by Dorothy G. on June 4, 2013 at 11:41pm

I have made chemo caps out of quilting fabric and wear them. Easy to wash and they seem to last.

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