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October 5th not only marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month but my Daughter's Birthday... and the day I had my second Chemotherapy for Stage 4 advanced Breast Cancer. I was aged 31 and my eldest daughter had just turned 4 a few weeks previously and had started school. 

Shortly after these blurry photos were taken, doing my best to smile (and make sure they didn't realise anything was wrong), the nurse arrived to give me my second course of chemotherapy. This led to me losing my hair and eventually deciding to make Bold Beanies when and if I ever felt better... to make fellow Cancer Hair Loss sufferers treatment just a little bit more bearable. 

I'd had a lot of surgery and found it difficult to lift my arms so therefore couldn't really tie a scarf or keep one in place. I hated my wig as it was just so uncomfortable and made me feel even more self conscious than my bald head. This was the days before the great big internet shopping world and I struggled to find headwear that wasn't targeted at older ladies... to fussy and outdated for me. I wore woollen hats which were often too hot and itchy.

Comfy, soft and stylish cancer headwear for younger women diagnosed with Breast Cancer and others who just need to cover up for their family and get on with their day. 

I had my chemotherapy at home. Something I didn't consider very much and just thought practical because my children were so young, but with hindsight I regret as I never had the chance to bond and talk to other chemo patients. I was left to make conversation with a not too sociable nurse for hours on my own and found it a very hard, cold (probably due to the cold drip) and isolating experience... especially knowing the sickness which was about to follow. 

I've made up for the lack of birthday party every year since btw... I make a point of it :) and the highlight of my year! Well apart from Christmas and Halloween and any other holiday in between that I use as an excuse to decorate our home and have fun with my girls :)  

I'm very proud to be included in the latest edition of Life in North Wales Magazine as one of 8 inspiring women from North Wales.

Emilienne Rebel - Creator of Bold Beanies www.boldbeanies.comWhile battling cancer, the Wrexham mum of two came up with the idea of selling stylish headwear for those undergoing chemotherapy and suffering hair loss.

Read more in the Life in North Wales Magazine here ...

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'Explaining her business success, she says its all about keeping it simple.'

"But this is only possible with relentless persistence, hard work, social conscience and a unfailing belief in your service or product" 

Are you looking for comfy and stylish hair loss scarves, beanies, sleep hats and Picc Line Covers in Ireland? Wether temporary hair loss from chemotherapy cancer treatments or more long-term hair thinning from Alopecia, Bold Beanies has you covered!

Beautiful Liberty Art Fabric prints and a wide range of customisable Plain colours, Bold Beanies has something for every Woman, Man and child... in a bid to make this distressing side effect a bit more bearable. 

Designed with comfort in mind Bold Beanies hats are super-silky soft and made from a natural cotton stretchy fabric to fit snuggly on the head (and not slip around like a scarf - perfect as a scarf base layer, especially in colder Irish climate over winter). The fabric is temperature controlling, so not too hot or cold and will keep the head at an even temperature... helpful when trying to get a good nights sleep.

We offer fast shipping direct to Ireland and free delivery on all order over £30 to within the UK and over £45 to Northern Ireland. 

Bold Beanies were designed by Emilienne many years ago whilst undergoing chemotherapy treatment for Stage 4 Breast Cancer when she wanted something super soft and comfortable to stay covered up in front on the family, keep warm but also stylish and pretty for a younger person going through cancer. 

These award winning cancer hats are made to exceptional high standards using the best quality cotton based stretchy fabric from Liberty Art Fabrics which is famous all over the world for quality and the best designs. Minimal seams and not irritating labels make for a comfortable beanie. The stretchy fabric allows the cap to fit snuggly but not tightly onto a bald sensitive scalp and stay put whilst you get on with your day or get a good nights rest. Not too hot or cold, the breathable fabric wicks away sweat and keeps the head at an even temperature. 

Will you go for a plain hat or get one customised with a name or slogan of your choice? Or choose from the wide range of beautiful pattered Liberty prints? 

Designed to be worn day or night, on their own or layered up under another beanie or head scarf... show us how you wear yours. Matching scarves and PICC line covers available now. 

Bold Beanies are Comfortable and Soft Chemotherapy Beanie Headwear.

Designed by a Breast Cancer survivor for extra comfort and ease when you need it most. 

Some days you just won't feel spending time and energy tying a scarf over your balding head... or even feeling like wearing a wig, you will just need a head cover that slips straight on with no lengthy lifting of arms to cover up for your loved ones and keep warm... a Bold Beanie! Perfect loungewear around the house, in hospital or out and about. A great sleep cap that won't slide around. 

The quality breathable natural cotton fabric will keep your head at an even temperature. Their simple design has minimal seams for comfort and no irritating labels.  

Be #comfyforchemo in your Bold Beanie.