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Some wigs are available on the NHS, but you may have to pay unless you qualify for financial help.

There are two types of wig to choose from – synthetic and real-hair – and both come with pros and cons.

As the NHS explains, synthetic wigs last six to nine months and can be itchy and hot but are easier to look after than real-hair wigs and cost less.

Real-hair wigs, on the other hand, last three to four years look and are more natural than synthetic wigs but are harder to look after and cost more, notes the health body.