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KerrieC
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6 years ago

Shaving head to bald - do I go to a barber?

Hi ladies, Just diagnosed with BC early May and have done 3 out of 4 chemo sessions. I have a tiny bit of grey hair left all over but wanted to maybe shave it all off completely by going to a barber (so having a shiny completely bald head). Anyone else done this?
Would love to hear from you. Thanks Kerrie x
  • I went to the hair dresser to get mine shaved before it started falling out in earnest.  My family couldn't bare to do it for me.  
  • You are doing well to have any left at all to worry about.
    My first chemo I went from waist length locks to a pixie before chemo then a mate gave me me a thorough shortening with her horse clippers when it felt like what was left was being pulled out by the roots. Then I shaved it.
    Last time was similar--long, shorter, shaved. 
    It's weird but somehow empowering to learn the contours of your skull. To take a razor to it. Men do it all the time . Give it a go if you have the inclination, or get someone to do it for you if you don't. 
    Totally shaved bald feels amazing in the shower. Mxx

  • I went to a cool hipster barber who shaved it all off for me and wrapped my head in a hot towel which was most pleasant. They gave me a huge, stiff G&T which was perfect for that moment, and when I went to pay they wouldn't let me! So, so kind. I took a friend and she took lots of photos. As these things go, it wasn't too bad. An interesting experience for sure! K xox
  • I had my hairdresser do mine. I waited until it started to shed though. About day 19 after 1st AC chemo.
  • @KerrieC my daughter shaved my head for me, I then did hers and my hubbies so we matched