When first diagnosed with the dreaded ‘’C’’ word, it can be incredibly overwhelming both physically and emotionally. Chemotherapy, radiation, hair loss, eyebrow loss, this treatment, that treatment, the list is endless, with so many things to think about. Many women say they can handle losing a breast but not their hair and when it comes to finding the ideal head covering it seems the choices are limited as not everyone wants to wear a wig. For this reason we have made it our mission to not only source but design & develop some of the most stylish & innovative turbans, hats & headwear designed especially for hair loss with full head coverage and comfort our main priority.         

As women, our hair forms a huge part of our identity and when it’s gone, we can be left feeling less of a women. Take back the confidence cancer has taken away with beautiful headwear by Starkles. Much of our range is Australian made on the Gold Coast & Brisbane and fashioned from the finest materials such as bamboo. This hyper allogenic fibre is as soft as silk and will keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. We at Starkles believe it’s equally as important to offer affordable headwear and for this reason all of our turbans and head coverings are under $49.95 with the majority only $39.95 enabling you to look good and feel better.

Not into fancy, fiddly, time consuming scarf tying techniques? No problem, as many of the turbans come as two piece sets with the turban and an accent band that’s already pre tied and simply gets placed over the turban to give a more stylish look. Many of these are headbands and some attach with velcro. If you are feeling really adventurous you can always tie a scarf over your turban or add a big broach to create numerous different looks. The possibilities are endless and whether you’re creative or not you will be able to find the perfect head covering at compliment any wardrobe.

 

Hi, I’m Abby Andrew Shaffer, and I have alopecia. I host a YouTube channel that focuses on topics related to my hair loss and wearing wigs.
I began to lose my hair when I was two. For the first few years, I hardly thought about it.  But, as I got older, I became increasingly self-conscious about my condition. I was fortunate that there were such great, stylish wigs available, so that only my closest friends were aware that I had alopecia.  But, it was still a struggle.  As a teenager, I worried about people figuring out I wore wigs and how I would be perceived.
In our culture, hair is such an important part of our identity, especially in our perceptions of femininity.  What did it mean to be bald as a woman?  As I approached the time I would go away to college, I fretted constantly over how I would handle this in a new environment where I lived with strangers and met new people on a daily basis.
Of course, once there, I made new friends and it all worked out.  But, I began to notice the stifling effect that hiding my condition had on my confidence.  So, I made the decision to go public.  I started by posting about my alopecia on Facebook—there was no going back after that.   And then I created my YouTube channel to talk about my experiences, both negative and, surprisingly, positive.  After all, I get to choose on a daily basis whether I’m blonde or brunette, have a short pixie cut or long curls.
You can find my YouTube channel “Abby Andrew” at http://youtube.com/abbyshafferScan

Starkles have been helping women worldwide fighting the courageous battle with cancer for over 15 years.

Every week, Starkles facilitates the wig, turban, scarf & headwear section at workshops throughout Brisbane, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast & northern NSW in conjunction with Look Good Feel Better. ‘’We are honoured to serve as volunteers for the Look Good, Feel Better program. Volunteers in this program offer cancer patients free, personalized help in meeting their unique appearance needs. We find these workshops to be wonderful morale boosters and would recommend them to anyone facing cancer.”

Starkles Managing Director, Julie Butler says, “It feels so good to support women during these difficult times. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful and confident. Women can visit our store at The Myer Centre or on the Gold Coast to discover how to live life vibrantly during and beyond their cancer journey. Our professional wig & headwear consultants are on hand with a large range of hair loss solutions.”

Starkles have a private fitting room and wig/headwear consultations are complimentary with no appointments necessary. Furthermore, the team even offer courtesy home and hospital visits for an extra touch of privacy and one-on-one service.

“It’s so satisfying to see the smile on our customers’ faces after they visit us and we are looking forward to helping many more brave women.’’

Women facing hair loss as a result of cancer or alopecia receive up to 3 hours complimentary parking in The Myer Centre car park or a free sheen and brush kit with the purchase of any medical wig.