Esthetics & Garments

The Canadian Cancer Society has a free wig program for anyone who cannot afford the cost of a wig - simply fill out the Online Wig Form or if you have questions or need help with the form call 1-888-939-3333.

Health Science North Cancer Centre offers Wig and Skin Care Services through "Look Good Feel Better", with online registration required. They provide support via podcasts and workshops (both online and in-person) to help manage the aesthetic effects of cancer and its treatments. Services are tailored for women, men, and teens, covering topics like wigs, hair alternatives, skincare, cosmetics, and breast forms. All services require online registration.

Sudbury's affordable and quality wig home studio with new "Hair Divas" arriving weekly.

A simple change makes a world of difference!

Wigs, Synthetic & Human Hair

Top Pieces,  Extensions, Headscarves, Sleep Caps, Gift Cards

Facebook Marketplace is a great place to find wigs of all styles, lengths, and price ranges—both new and gently used. You can search locally to try before you buy or connect with independent sellers and small wig businesses. With photos, filters, and direct messaging, it’s easy to compare options and ask questions before making a purchase.

North Bay Volunteer Grocery store for people on low or fixed incomes and to help support ongoing mission work in Haiti.

Purchase products from several different sources, including from manufacturers and stores that have closed down and need to get rid of their product.

These are costume wigs. But if you are looking for fun and cheap this is a great place to go.

Learning about wigs, hair accessories, skincare, cosmetics, breast forms and garments: all genders

Wig Services and Skin Care Services are hosted by Look Good Feel Better. They provide support through podcasts and complimentary workshops in Sudbury which assist with the aesthetic impact of cancer and its treatments. Services and support are specialized  for women, men and teens with a variety of topics including wigs & hair accessories & alternatives; skincare  & cosmetics; and breast forms & garments.  Online registration is required for all supports and services. For more details and registration: 

In person workshops: 

Availability: Sudbury

• https://lgfb.ca/en/workshop/Ontario/Sudbury/

Online workshops: 

Availability: Online

• https://lgfb.ca/en/

*We are not aware of anyone who is doing this locally for cancer patients. Please let us know if you found any resources we didn’t or if you’d like to help. 

Chemotherapy often involves losing your hair. Covering up can be to keep warm, for sun protection or for looks. There are lots of options. 

Please let us know if there are resources in your community that we should post on the website.

Local and free:

• See “Crafter's Corner: Comfort Clothing" section for local availability.

Online:

• The Canadian Cancer Society offers free wigs, hats and headscarves that can be loaned to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. An order form can be submitted through their website. They will arrange to have it mailed out directly to you. 

Express your unique style with custom tattoo from Inklined Studios.  A clean, private, studio setting in beautiful North Bay, ON.  You deserve a unique kind of tattoo experience, and we deliver every service, every client, every time.  Have the artists @ Inklined bring your ideas to life!

Custom tattoos designed to camouflage scarring; 3D Areola Tattoos & Areola Repigmentation. By Appointment Only.

Welcome to CB Skin & Cosmetic Ink, where we specialize in enhancing your natural beauty through aesthetics, cosmetic tattoos, and paramedical tattoos. Here at CB Skin and Cosmetic Ink, we believe that everyone possesses their own unique and exquisite beauty. Our mission is to empower individuals by offering a range of services that promote self-expression and confidence. With our expertise in skin and cosmetic enhancements, we ensure an exceptional experience tailored to each client's specific needs.  

PICC line cuffs are available here. They are in drawers in the waiting room organized by size. Talk to the staff for help with picking the right size. 

CareAline’s Hypoallergenic PICC Line Sleeve with patented utility offers a buttonhole that guides line(s) off the skin providing a barrier from bacteria and contamination, while also protecting the skin from irritation and pressure related injuries, helping reduce exposure to infection. It is the only product on the market to have a securing pocket technology to safely store and secure PICC Lines and extensions.  The two-layer design provides safe securement that keeps the patient in mind and was functionally designed to reduce dependency on adhesive products. Hypoallergenic cotton offers high quality comfort first, breathable material, with no added skin irritants such as coatings, latex or rubber. Product is easily washable in a machine washer and dryer, or by hand in a hospital. 

Availability: North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Online

Knitted Knockers are special handmade knitted breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Some women find traditional breast prosthetics too expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. Also traditional prostheses often cannot be worn for 6-8 weeks after surgery and need to be ordered. Knockers can be worn directly after your surgery.

Knitted knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. Knitted knockers can also be used to fill the gap for breasts that are uneven and easily adapted for those going through reconstruction by simply removing some of the stuffing.

Some women prefer to weight their knocker with a pebble or a small stitch in the bra to keep them in place.  The knitted knocker can also be used in your prosthetic bra or in a post-op camisole as a lightweight choice.

These are available for FREE. They are knitted with love by our community members.

See knittedknockerscanada.com for more information. Patterns and video tutorials are available on this website. These were developed and shared by knittedknockers.org 

North Bay:

knittedknockernorthbay@gmail.com: These volunteer knitters supply both the North bay hospital and general surgeon’s office free of charge. They are also happy to take custom requests. 

• North Bay General Surgery Office
• North Bay Regional Health Centre Chemotherapy unit

Sturgeon Falls:

• Buttons Quality Fabric and Yarn, Sturgeon Falls: They carry the yarn for knitting the knockers. They act as a collection point for the finished knockers and drop them off at the mammogram unit. They can be picked up for free at either location. 
• West Nipissing General Hospital: Mammogram unit

Online:

• Knitted Knockers Canada

Robinson’s Pharmasave (North Bay & Sudbury) and Nipissing Pharmacy (Verner) have experienced certified mastectomy fitters that can properly fit you according to your individual needs. Robinson’s can order in the bras. Pharmachoice will carry the products. They are registered mastectomy vendors for the Assistive Devices Program.

Donna Lee's Mastectomy Services is a private, professional, and personal fitting service designed to meet your unique needs, ensuring a supportive and understanding experience.

We are a lingerie store located in downtown North Bay specializing in bra fittings. We have a large variety of styles and sizes of bras ranging from 30 to 48 bands and A to M cups.

We started with bras and quickly heard the urgent need for mastectomy products. We are very happy to be able to help these women get back to looking exactly  like they did before the surgery.

We went on to add swimwear\cruise wear, pajamas and a broad range of products that I personally enjoy and am proud to offer. With the help of my two daughters, we opened a second location in Sudbury in 2011, as there was just as much of a need there. 

It is a store where women can browse through a variety of clothing products, bras, swimwear and tops knowing that all clothing products can accommodate a breast form. They can feel that they have choices just like they did before breast cancer.

We are a family owned company that has been helping members of the transgender and crossdressing communities choose the perfect breast forms and other products designed for them. We have succeeded because we guarantee fairness, honesty, discretion and your privacy.

For over 30 years Debra Poss' vision at Naturally You has been to be a beacon of hope and comfort for women. Nestled in the heart of Barrie, Ontario, we proudly and humbly continue her mission. Our expert team offers personalized in-store and online consultations, ensuring every woman's unique needs are met with care and compassion.

As the pioneering Amoena Shop globally, we continue to offer Amoena's world-class breast care solutions, from breast symmetry products to lingerie, swimwear, leisurewear and accessories.