Skincare, Make up and Hair
Skincare and Makeup Workshop
Look Good Feel Better is a National Cancer Charity who run free workshops both virtually and at Cancer Care Centres and Hospitals across the UK to support women, men and young adults. Workshops are led by trained volunteers in the beauty industry and provide practical advice about changes to skin, eyebrows, eyelashes, hair, nails and body confidence.
You can also find out more about the online 'virtual' sessions they offer such as yoga, meditation and nail care. In addition there are a number of pre-recorded tutorial videos covering a range of topics such as shaving, recreating missing eyebrows and looking after your hair during chemo.
Upcoming Dates at Kettering General Hospital:
Women's sessions: Tuesday 11 August, Tuesday 13 October, Tuesday 8 December
Upcoming dates at Northampton General Hospital at the Maggies Centre:
Women's sessions: Tuesday 28 July, Tuesday 25 August, Tuesday 29 September, Tuesday 27 October, Tuesday 24 November
To register click here or visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk - Here you can also find information about the online virtual sessions on offer.
Hair and Wellbeing Service for Oncology and Haematology patients at Northampton General Hospital
The Hair and Wellbeing department is located on the ground floor of oncology (Area N) at Northampton General Hospital.
The service is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm which includes:
- Wig fitting
- Skincare advice
- Look Good Feel Better classes
- Free hair cutting service for anyone undergoing chemotherapy up to 18 months post treatment
To self refer to the service contact Heather Gonsalves, Hair and Wellbeing Facilitator or Rachel Hughes, Hair and Wellbeing Manager on 01604 544486