About Me

In the autumn of 2018, 95% of my hair fell out in 2½ weeks. I was diagnosed with alopecia areata incognito which developed into universalis. I started wearing wigs, hats and scarves which I found very uncomfortable, as they moved and slipped during my day. I experimented wearing a few adjustable volumisers, however they had lumpy seams that put dents in my forehead, toggles that pressed against my neck and silicone bands that irritated my sensitive skin. 

I began creating my own volumiser with a non-slip headband that transformed my looks in a practical way. This design is constructed without the irritating features of the previous products. My local Alopecia UK support group were fascinated about my new found style. I have set up my own home sewing studio where I have started creating new headwear designs, which are versatile, practical and comfortable.

My nickname at school was Milly, so Milly Headwear was born.