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Bear1966
4 years agoMember
Finding a hairdresser
Hi It has been one year since my TC chemo and my hair is slowly growing back and I feel I need a trim. Before my breast cancer diagnosis I didn’t have a hairdresser I went to regularly and used the...
Afraser
4 years agoMember
@Bear1966
It does help if you can find a salon that is familiar with dealing with post chemo hair. I found a good one in Essendon North (hardly convenient for you) but a good, experienced hairdresser should be able to understand the situation and assist. I found regular trimming helped me manage chemo curls (and gradually cut them out). Main thing is to get someone who listens to what you want and not someone who just wants to do everything their way!! Best wishes.
It does help if you can find a salon that is familiar with dealing with post chemo hair. I found a good one in Essendon North (hardly convenient for you) but a good, experienced hairdresser should be able to understand the situation and assist. I found regular trimming helped me manage chemo curls (and gradually cut them out). Main thing is to get someone who listens to what you want and not someone who just wants to do everything their way!! Best wishes.