I guess for me that the hair thing became easier because I started with the cold caps but they didn't work so well. The bald strip upset me more than making the decision to clip it all off. I had a wig for flying under the radar, a soft cap that wouldn't blow off for the beach, and the rest of the time was scarves and beanies or nothing at all. I've never looked good in things like that but I think I rocked them during chemo (what I tell myself, anyway). I think if it's going to happen, emotionally it works best if you're in control of it. It may be that you wait until it starts to fall to take it off, you may want to make a bit of a ceremony about it, or once you've got your starting date you may want to find somewhere that cuts hair for cancer wigs. Whatever works for you.