A gaila is a unique and eye-catching head wrap designed for women experiencing hair loss from chemotherapy. The name itself is a play on three words: gala (implying something happy), gele (the Nigerian head wrap on which the gaila is modeled) and Gail (the creator of the gaila). This Milton-based Professor of International Business designed the first gailas as gifts for fellow cancer patients. Hair loss from chemotherapy can take a toll on a woman’s sense of self and femininity. In contrast, the gaila conveys beauty, whimsy, and elegance– not illness. Wearing a gaila lifts the spirits...and it’s free for cancer patients.