Hairytales by Toftild

Donating 1 Metre of Hair in Honour of My Mother

“Hair is hair – and hair grows back. For most people.” That has been my motto for many years. To me, hair has always been something you can play with. Colours, lengths, hairstyles – it all grows ...

Headwear for Women with Cancer

Headwear has always been known as an accessory in many different contexts – and that is also the case here. The many scarves and turbans from Christine Headwear, created primarily as headwear for w...

My Hair Loss Was Terribly Painful!

Pia shares her story about being a cancer patient and losing her hair Being a cancer patient is not for the faint-hearted! It involves a great deal both mentally and physically. In my case, I have ...

Suddenly I Was a Woman with Cancer

In the summer of 2019, my life changed completely. From being a healthy and energetic woman to suddenly being a woman with cancer. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer that had spread to my liver. I ...

How Quickly Can I Get a Wig?

At Toftild, we can help you no matter what is causing your hair loss. In cases of hair loss related to alopecia or chemotherapy, we typically work with ready-made wigs (standard wigs). In most case...

When Will I Lose My Hair After Chemotherapy?

When you are about to receive chemotherapy, your treatment plan is individually tailored to ensure you receive the best possible care. Therefore, it can be difficult to say exactly when you will lo...

Can Wigs Be Reused?

In Denmark, we have the opportunity to receive financial support for a wig during chemotherapy treatment, but unfortunately this is not the case in all countries. Therefore, private initiatives exi...

When Does Hair Grow Back?

For many, it can bring a sense of reassurance to know what the outlook is for getting their hair back. It can be difficult to give a completely general answer, as it is individual and depends on th...

Does It Hurt When Your Hair Falls Out?

If you are about to start, or have already started, chemotherapy, you will most likely be facing temporary hair loss. Chemotherapy affects the cells in the hair and therefore leads to hair loss. Ma...