Survey

www.suburbanturban.co.uk

Image Survey for Women with Hair Loss

Your opinions matter, in what is probably the first survey of headwear and wig use for women experiencing hair loss. We hope the results of this questionnaire will help us understand more about what women use to help them deal with their hair loss. Alopecia UK and Bald Girls Do Lunch® are interested in gaining a better understanding of what products people with alopecia use, so that they can improve the support they offer. They have joined forces with Suburban Turban , a specialist headwear supplier who will also be using the information provided in this survey to improve their headwear options for people with alopecia. They are offering a prize to a lucky winner. Please fill in your name and an email address to be entered into a prize draw. They have also kindly funded the costs for this survey.

This survey is confidential. Please only fill in your name and email address if you would like to be entered into the prize draw. Any information you provide will be treated with the strictest confidence and will not be shared with a third party or used to market any services to you unless you indicate otherwise at the end of the survey. All completed surveys submitted will be automatically entered in to our survey prize draw to win a colour consultation . Liz Scott, Image Consultant, will advise you on your personal colour palette by post (photographs will need to be supplied). Or there is the option for the winner to select hats from the current Suburban Turban range to the value of £100 as an alternative prize. The survey is 32 questions long and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to fill in. Please see prize draw terms and conditions.

Thank you for taking the time to make a difference.

Please tick as many boxes as you feel are relevant where you can do so.

Your details

Name: (optional)

Email Address: (optional)

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(as this is the only means by which we can notify you, we’d like to be sure we’ve got it right!)

About you

How long have you been experiencing hair loss?

under 1 year
1-2 years
2-4 years
4 -6 years
7 years +

Please give an indication of your age.

under 18
18 - 25
26 - 30
30 - 40
40 - 50
50 +

What you wear

Note: What do we mean by headwear? Any accessory item you choose to wear on your head excluding wigs.

Please tick as many boxes as you feel are relevant.

1. If you cover the hair loss on your head what do you use?

a wig the majority of the time
an even mix of headwear and wigs
headwear the majority of the time
prefer to go bald

2. If you wear headwear, which options do you wear in the following seasons?

Spring	scarves	turbans	hats	caps	berets	bandanas	Buffs©
Summer	scarves	turbans	hats	caps	berets	bandanas	Buffs©	straw hats
Autumn	scarves	turbans	hats	caps	berets	bandanas	Buffs©
Winter	scarves	turbans	hats	caps	berets	bandanas	Buffs©	fur hats

I don't wear headwear

3. How many items of headwear to you own?

none

1 - 3

4 - 5

6 - 10

10 +

4. Which do you wear the most?


headwear in plain colours
headwear in patterned fabrics
plain scarves
printed patterned scarves
other headwear (please specify)

5. What headwear do you wear when you are going out for the evening?

would only consider my wig
silky type scarves
hats with more detail (i.e. beading)
can't find any suitable headwear
I don't wear a wig or headwear
my favourite headwear (please specify)

6. Over time, living with hair loss, have you changed your attitude towards wearing headwear?

no, I wear as much as I ever did
no, I never did and still don't
yes, I wear headwear more frequently
yes, I wear less of it

7. If you wear a wig, what sort of wig is it?

synthetic
human hair (off the shelf)
human hair (bespoke)
I don't wear wigs

8. If you wear a wig, do you also wear a hat with it?

yes
no
I don't wear wigs

9. How many wigs do you own?

none

1 - 2

3 - 5

6 +

10. What jewellery do you regularly wear?

necklace
earrings
necklace and earrings
bracelets
I don't wear jewellery

Your hair loss and how it has affected you

11. How was your hair loss first diagnosed?

GP
Trichologist
Dermatologist
researching it myself (on the internet for example)

12. Which professional have you found most useful in your diagnosis and subsequent treatment?

GP
Trichologist
Dermatologist
wig consultant / headwear specialist

13. Would you say you have now come to terms with your hair loss?

yes, about as much as I ever will
no, it would still be good to get in touch with a support group
no, I still find it really hard some days
no, I still have the occasional setback
no, I'll never come to terms with it

14. Since losing your hair has your attitude to makeup changed?

yes I wear makeup more often
yes, I wear makeup less often
no, I have always worn makeup and still do
no I didn't use to wear makeup and still don't

15. Since losing your hair has your attitude to jewellery changed?

yes, I wear more jewellery
yes, I wear less jewellery
no, I wear the same amount of jewellery
no I have never worn jewellery and still don't

How you feel wearing headwear

16. Are you happy to be seen without wigs or headwear in public?

yes

17. How do you feel when wearing headwear?

it helps me blend in with everyone else
I don't like it, my headwear makes me stand out in a crowd
I like making a chic fashion statement
I wear my headwear purely for practical reasons (i.e. too hot/too cold)
my headwear/wig is an expression of my personality, it can be funky and creative

18. When wearing headwear do you feel empowered?

yes, I know I'm looking my best and my look is planned and co-ordinated
yes, I can face anything or anyone
yes, wearing headwear/a wig is one of my coping camouflage strategies
no, if I wear headwear people will think I'm ill
no, I worry about what would happen if my headwear comes off

19. Do you feel uncomfortable wearing headwear in public ‘indoor’ situations i.e. restaurants?

yes

Your preferences and opinions

20. Do you mainly wear a wig because it provides you with the most consistent image to face the outside world with?

yes
no, I still like to wear an even mix of headwear and wigs
no, I don't wear a wig

21. When do you prefer headwear over a wig?

never
when I want a day off from the wig
around the house
with family and friends I know well
at the gym
on holiday
in the office
at work
other (please specify

22. What is your favourite type of headwear?

caps
scarf wraps
bandanas
Buffs©
turban styles
berets
small brimmed styles
other (please specify)

23. Can you say why?

I know where I can buy them
versatality
suit my personal style
cost
other (please specify)

24. What type of headwear do you feel 'works' for you indoors?

caps
scarf wraps
bandanas
Buffs©
turban styles
nothing does, I don't wear it indoors
other (please specify)

25. What is important to you when selecting headwear? please tick a box for each factor

	very important	not important
coverage
colour
style
fit
natural Fibres
ease of wear
cost
styles for in/outdoor wear
other
other

26. Where do you currently have success buying headwear/wigs?

shops
mail order
internet
specialist suppliers
hospital departments

27. Do you think the high street caters for your specific headwear needs?

yes

28. Would you consider fashionable headwear designed specifically for hair loss? tick all that apply

no
yes
yes, but I don't know where to find it
no, when I have looked in the past it all looks like patient wear

29. What is the average price you would pay for scarves?

up to £10	£10 - £20	£21 - £35	£36 - £50	£50 +
(up to $20)	($20 - $40)	($40 - $70)	($70 - $100)	($100+)

30. What is the average price you would pay for hats?

up to £10	£10 - £20	£21 - £35	£36 - £50	£50 +
(up to $20)	($20 - $40)	($40 - $70)	($70 - $100)	($100+)

31. What price band would you consider when buying a wig? please tick the box

under £100	under £500	under £1500	under £3000	£3000+
(under $200)	(under $1000)	(under $3000)	(under $6000)	($6000+)

Lastly do you have additional comments on how to improve the experience of people with alopecia when buying headwear or a wig?

Would you be interested in receiving further image information by e:newsletter? i.e flattering headwear, make-up tips, colour analysis and image workshops? Please tick the opt in box (this does not affect your competition entry)

Please press the confirm button and your survey will be automatically entered into the draw.

Thank you for taking the time to fill in our survey. Your details are automatically entered into the prize draw which will close on September 30th 2008, if you have provided us with your name and email on the first page. The winner will be notified by email by October 13th 2008. For full prize draw terms and conditions please see the appropriate page at www.suburbanturban.co.uk

Competition Rules

1. No purchase necessary to enter the survey prize draw.
2. No cash alternatives will be offered to the specified prizes.
3. Entry to the competition is restricted to one entry per person please.
4. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
5. Excessive multiple entries from the same email account pertaining to be representative of friends and family will also be disqualified at the judges discretion.
6. No automated entries or third party are permitted!
7. The winner will be chosen at random, from all completed and valid entries to the competition. Only fully completed surveys are deemed valid entries.
8. Applicants are welcome from outside the UK, although applicants must be aware that postal delivery times will effect the completion of the colour consultation prize.
9. The winner will be contacted via email and have their name announced on the website.
10. Suburban Turban is compliant with the data protection act. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party. Data gathered through this survey is co-owned by Suburban Turban, Alopecia UK reg. charity no. 1111304 and Bald Girls Do Lunch®, USA charity no. 20-8649864.
11. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.