Handmade in New Zealand

Head coverings made with love and lived experience

Custom headscarves and beanies for people experiencing hair loss – designed by someone who truly understands, sewn to your exact measurements.
Subsidy assistance RN informed design Ships NZ-wide
Nikki Kate Headwear
Nikki Kate Headwear

Our story

"At 16, my hair fell out. I spent years searching for something comfortable. So I made it myself."
At 16, our founder Nikki Kate experienced the life-altering moment when her hair fell out due to Alopecia. That lived experience – over two decades of navigating the world with hair loss – deeply shaped how she designs, with an RN-informed understanding of scalp sensitivity, physical comfort, and the emotional weight of hair loss. Alongside her is Sandy, her mother and business partner, who has walked every step of that journey with her.
- Nikki Kate & Sandy

Why choose us

Thoughtful from the inside out

Handmade in NZ

Every item sewn to your measurements. Not off-the-shelf - made for you, from scratch.

Subsidy support

We can advise you on the NZ government hair loss subsidy process.

RN Informed Design

Every design decision draws on RN-informed knowledge - from fabric choice to fit, with a genuine understanding of scalp sensitivity, comfort, and dignity.

Get in touch

Not sure where to start? We're happy to help via phone or email - no need for an in-person visit for most orders.

We're here to help

Ready to order your custom headscarf or beanie?

Most orders can be handled easily via e-mail – we’ll guide you through measurements, fabric choices, and everything else. If you’re in Invercargill and would prefer a personalised visit, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

This is a non-clinical support service. Nikki is not providing medical advice.