Cancer survivor finds sparkle with specialist hair extensions

A breast cancer survivor has described how specialist hair extensions helped her regain her 'sparkle' after treatment left her feeling like a 'shell of herself.' Laura Rush, diagnosed at 36 in December 2024, underwent extensive treatment including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. While she received an all-clear, the emotional aftermath of losing her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes significantly impacted her identity.

Rush found traditional wigs and turbans did not suit her. However, discovering a specialist who created extensions for fragile hair marked a turning point. Hair extension specialist Taylor Keig retrained to offer suitable treatments, which transformed Rush's confidence. This experience brought back a sense of self that Rush feared was lost forever. She now advocates for regular breast cancer self-checks, having discovered her own lump accidentally.