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What to do with patchy hair?
I'm now on day 16 of weekly chemotherapy (Paclitaxel and Herceptin). I shaved my head as soon as I started chemo as I have no problems with having short hair.
Earlier this week my very short hair sta...
Yes, mine thinned dramatically but is not entirely all gone. I thought that the remainder would go after the second chemo, but it didn't. I figure that only shaving it would get it all off and I don't want to do that.
I wear a cap to bed so my head doesn't get cold and I wrap scarves during the day. I've had fun finding different kinds of wraps - from the very simple through to some very elaborate Nigerian wonders!
So, I don't mind that my hair is thin and patchy, cos it's under whatever wrap I choose for morning, afternoon or evening, or the event/occasion. It's quite different from my usual 'comb the hair and forget it routine'.
hathouse.com.au is where I got a couple of bed caps and a beanie.
Good luck with everything,
Gillian