Wig and Hair Piece Services
At the Marian Dineen Wig Studio, we offer a discreet, sensitive and caring service in a private room in the studio, or at your home.
Our top priority is you and how you feel. Getting a wig for whatever reason can be challenging and Marian is very much aware of this – from her experiences with family and friends. She knows it can be an emotional and difficult process, so she is there with you every step of the way.
With her years of experience, her sensitivity and her warm personality, Marian is the ideal person to help you through and will advise you on the type and style of wig that will suit you best. She will use her knowledge and expertise to make sure you get a wig you will feel comfortable with.
Please contact Marian herself for a private consultation please 087 798 7201
Wig Financial Allowances
The government provide support for wigs needed due to chemotherapy or alopecia through the HSE and PRSI.
PRSI Allowance
You can claim up to €500 yearly for both Alopecia and Cancer related hair loss, this is based on your PRSI contributions. A medical letter and/ or prescription will be required. Click here to find out more information PRSI/ Treatment Benefit Scheme
HSE Wig Allowance
Alopecia related hair loss can claim from €440 yearly. Cancer related hair loss can claim up to €770 yearly*. No medical card is required for cancer related loss but would be needed for alopecia. Medical prescription/ doctor letter is also required for both.
Private health insurance
Most private health insurance providers covered cost towards your wig/hair pieces. Contact your insurer to find out specific information related to your policy.
*HSE allowances have been recently reviewed and updated for cancer patients. Information is correct as of January 2026, but this may change again without advance notice. More Info
The HSE allowance for wigs is available every year to Irish residents. If you the cancer diagnosis, you're entitled to financial help for your wig or hairpiece. If you have hair loss or thinning hair caused by alopecia, you may be entitled to claim from the HSE if you've a valid medical card.
In late December 2024 the HSE implemented a new standard allowance for wigs, designed to provide fair support for all cancer patients across Ireland.
Previously, access to these allowances was restricted by address and limited medical card holders only, creating challenges for many individuals. With this new scheme, all counts cancer patients can now benefit from consistent financial assistance. Regardless of their address eligibility status, ensuring greater access to essential products and treatment during recovery. As of yet, the HSE has not made any announcement amendments to the allowance for alopecia. This alopecia with grant still abides by the old guidelines requiring a valid medical card and the allowances value determined by the client's home address.
Applying to the HSE
We can take care of processing your HSE allowance for wigs. We have been doing this for clients for years, so you don't have to worry about anything.
To find out what you need to make a claim please check under the heading of which condition you are going through (Cancer/ alopecia)
Hair Loss Due to Cancer
To claim your yearly hair piece allowance, you will need:
A prescription letter from your doctor stating:
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Your diagnosis,
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The fact your treatment will cause hair loss,
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Your need for a wig or hairpiece.
if you have hair loss due to cancer treatment, you can claim an allowance of €770 from HSE towards the cost of your wig.
Your medical care team or GP must provide you with a prescription. It must state why you need these products. (i.e. due to chemotherapy etc.)
When you have this prescription, book an appointment with us here at Marian Dineen's Hair Studio.
Please bring your prescription letter with you to your appointment and we will complete all the paperwork on your behalf.
The HSE will pay us directly, meaning you will not need to pay us anything unless you spend more than your allowance of €770. In the case you might spend less than your €770 allowances, the HSE will only pay us the value of the products that you received. This allowance can only be claimed once a year, even if you spend less than €770.
Your next allowance is available one year from your previous approval date. You do not need a medical card.
Hair Loss Due to Alopecia
To claim your yearly hair piece allowance, you will need:
A prescription letter from your doctor stating:
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Your diagnosis,
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The fact your treatment will cause hair loss,
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Your need for a wig or hairpiece.
You can claim an allowance from the HSE towards the cost of your wig or hairpiece, your consultant or GP must provide you with a prescription for your wig or hairpiece. It must state the type of alopecia you have (i.e. alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, primary scarring alopecia, alopecia caused by burns or trauma, alopecia totalis, etc.)
When you have this prescription or letter, book your appointment with us here at Marian Dineen's Hair Studio.
Bring your prescription and letter with you to your wig appointment and we will complete all of the paperwork on your behalf.
The HSE will pay us directly, meaning you will not need to pay us anything unless you swear more than your allowance. If you spend less in your allowance to.
The HSE will only pay us the value of products you received. This allowance can only be claimed once a year, even if you spend less than the maximum allowance value. The allowance varies based on your address and where your medical card is registered to. The allowances can vary from €440 or to €767.
Your next allowance is available one year from your previous approval date. You will need a medical card if claiming from HSE.
Consultation Room
Frequently Asked Questions
Hair Thinning and Alopecia
Hair thinning and alopecia can affect people of all ages and genders, causing reduced hair density or baldness and often harming self esteem.
Hair thinning is typically gradual. Alopecia can be more extensive and is often autoimmune.