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annz53
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14 years ago

When does the hair come back??

Hi Girls,

I too have said farewell to my hair this week. Which means that I have a very cold head at the moment. I am off to one of the Feel Good, Look Better siminars tomorrow for some tips :)

My question to you all who are way ahead of me on the journey is when can I expect my hair to grow back.

All the best, Ann

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  • Hi Annz, I have to agree with Tonya. I too had taxotere and cyclophosphamide for 4 cycles, and it was about 10 weeks after my last dose that my hair started to return. However, when it comes back it comes in fast and curly. I stopped wearing my wig half way through September last year, after my final chemo was March 24th. Having said that, I must tell you that 8 months later, I have a curly mop of hair, and have already had 6 haircuts. The curl isn't as strong as earlier, but it still looks soft and curly. ( I use to have straightish hair, with only a slight kink). I have decided to embrace the curls, and will enjoy them while they last. Good luck with your hair and treatment. Love Chris xx.
  • Hi,

    I think it depends on what drug combos you have had.  I was on FEC-D and my hair started growing back after the second D so by the time I had my last one I had a lovely head of fuzz.

    Julia

  • First of all the look good feel better seminars are great so hope you enjoyed it. My hair started comming back by the time i was mid way through radiotherapy, and i must say came back with no grey hair and really curly (never had a curl in my life). although we all know getting rid of the hair, is a big step, Meanwhile just think not having to wash your hair all the time (save a fortune on shampoo and conditioner), just wash and go as they say. I chose to wear hats and scarfs and the look good feel better showed us different ways to wear them, so keep your hat on and head warm. good luck

  • First of all the look good feel better seminars are great so hope you enjoyed it. My hair started comming back by the time i was mid way through radiotherapy, and i must say came back with no grey hair and really curly (never had a curl in my life). although we all know getting rid of the hair, is a big step, Meanwhile just think not having to wash your hair all the time (save a fortune on shampoo and conditioner), just wash and go as they say. I chose to wear hats and scarfs and the look good feel better showed us different ways to wear them, so keep your hat on and head warm. good luck