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LorraineB
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10 years ago

hair colour post chemo

I am now 4 months post chemo and my hair is at the pixie style stage.I am still wearing hats as  my hair is grey.  Can I colour my hair now so I can ditch the chemo hats? 

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  • Yep, think that's what lead me back to the permanent one. 

    Hang in there. 

    "This too shall pass."

    Paula x 

     

  • Well my hairdresser put a plant based rinse through my hair but it still looking grey. I am so disappointed. I think I will wait a little longer and put a permanent in.  

  • Brrrh.

    I've got the short pixie cap of new hair too. But it will be a while before I ditch the cap and scarf routine. It's a bit chilly in Sydney!

    Gillian

  • I coloured my very grey hair as soon as I could (both times). Never had any problems. I think we just did a gentle rinse at first and then next time used permanent. I think like anything maybe just get the hairdresser to testa little patch first. 

    Good luck. 

    Paula xx

  • Hi Gels,

    I had the same issue - my golden locks grew back dingy grey/mouse brown. My hairdresser also used a plant based dye and there were no problems at all.

    cheers

    Megan

     

  • Thank you Rowdy, I think I will give it a go.  My hairdresser uses a plant based dye, so it is a little gentler on the hair. 

  • It is a personal choice I spoke to my hairdresser and discussed when I should colour. Other people have chosen not to colour but myself I couldn't stand the grey as mine was a silver grey.