hair

I have always had long hair - wavy but not curly.  It was my "trademark".  The thought of losing it the first time I had bc was horrendous.  I was only 50 and was not married to my partner then.  My daughters begged me to have chemo - they would buy me the best wig ever!!!.  Anyway the odds weren't enough for me to have chemo and I didn't medically need it so I kept my hair.  This time I "lined up" for chemo without a second throught.  I amazed myself at how calm I was about losing my hair.  My elder daughter bought me a lovely "ear length" wig which was lovely. (I had gradually cut my hair to this length prior to radiation)  When I tarted chemo (yes I had radiation first) my husband shaved my head.  I really embraced the baldness even though it was a bit scary walking passed the mirror.  I spent a fortune on hat, berets etc and "decorated them with lovely bands etc.  I was noted for my headwear.  Do you look good in hats??  Whilst on the cruise, you could wear a hat all day and no one would know the difference.  At night you could wear a nice wide band and decorate it up with clips etc.  Have fun with it.  If your hair is long enough, there is no reason you can't get a colour.  There are plenty of organic products out there.  I have been colouring my hair for so long I am not sure if there were more greys or not.  My husband wants my hair to grow a lot longer but I like it short now and so do all my family and friends.  Gosh it is so much easier and so much less expensive to look after as well.  When I told my husband that I wanted to have a haircut, he asked how much it would cost.  How would I know?  Never had to get a short haircut for about 35 years!!!!  Thoroughly enjoy your holiday - you deserve it. Don't forget to tell us all about it. XLeonie