Hair loss advice

We do have to work through things before we are ready to accept them sometimes and this whole process can feel so rushed and so pressured at first. I am glad that you have been able to process the information and come to terms with it all. It is good to understand why you need particular treatments and I think it helped me to know what I was achieving by having chemo etc. I started losing my hair 14 days after my first chemo. I had it cut into a short style before chemo started and then my husband shaved it for me when it started to make a mess. I felt this was easier emotionally than watching it come out by the handful. It also eased the soreness through less pulling on the scalp when I slept etc. Lots of women find it gives them a sense of control to make the decision to shave. A lot less mess too! I had little hats and pre-tied scarves ready to wear. (i got mine from headcovers.com and pink sisters on line) I also had a wig which I wore for special occasions but found it uncomfortable to wear for long. If you have an opportunity to go to a Look Good Feel Better workshop they give you terrific ideas of headwear and we even got a couple of free cotton caps which were great to wear to bed (soft and comfortable). Hope things continue ok for you. Take care. Deanne xxx