hair saga

Hi chemostyle,

I looked into getting a new hairdresser yesterday would you believe.I want an expert in colour and someone understanding of my situation.I'm hoping to have something done with my hair next week. Thanks for your encouragement.

                                        Tonta

Hi Tonya,

I have Chemo Curls too...  It has been a year now, my hair it just pass my year.   It took my a year to grow this ...

A Quick advise - get a new Hair dresser who didn't know you before ... explain your pain and what do you want to acheive ... you will be amaze with a new Hair Dresser's touch and little gel here, a little blow drying there ... you might decide to embrace your new-self ...

It is midnight .. got to hit the sack ... will write more tomorrow.

P.s. Do join me on Chemo Style Group  ... lets work out how we can help you "Looking fabulous" and embrace your new self - the Strong Survivor.

chemostyle

Thanks Dot for your thoughts.I'm sorry you feel like this too but at the same time it's good to know I'm not the only one grieving for my old self.It's a big chunk of time out of your life this cancer journey.And even when it's over you look like a cancer person for ages.I've put on abit of weight too and it's really hard to shift it.I don't feel like exercising much in this heat cos tamoxifen gives me hot flushes- I have a heap of excuses!!! I guess in time we'll adapt to our new selves.Take care.

                                                   Tonya xx

I agree exactly with you.  My hair was dark with only a few grey hairs, now it just starting to grow back and it looks like there is a lot of grey there.  I have put on heaps of weight with the chemo.  Now I am going to start tamoxifen which apparantly will make me put on more weight.  I already had to buy new clothes to fit into. Then of course the reminder of losing your breasts. 

I feel like I am cancer Dot. I just want to be the old Dot.  Yes I too are glad that I am alive and dont want to miss out on my kids lives.  But what happen to the spirit of the old Dot. 

Sorry no advice, just I get what you are saying.

love Dot xxx

Hi Tonya,

 

I lost every hair on my body (must say I was quite happy with the look and happy to go without scarves, hats, etc, as they made me more self concious).

When mine grew back it was very fuzzy, like baby hair - I just kept getting the fuzzy wispy bits trimmed off and now it is quite reasonable.   It is still very soft, but I wear it short and spikey anyway.  Try getting a couple of trims and see if it makes a difference.

Good luck

Di  :)