Hair loss and time frame

Thank you @poodlejules, I have a fun/dry humour...so might as well try to do something to cheer myself up. Not being able to access so many options, shops, wig libraries, really drains trying to work out what to get and where.

I took advice and just got back from the hairdressers. Oh look.....no more hair.

Even as short as I took it, only gave me an extra day or two but was worth it to see how I like my hair short. Gives me more options for wigs. 
Now to start hunting for some sites.

If I find any good ones, I'll post them here.

Love your attitude @likeleigh2 ! I had my hair shaved when it started dropping, and got a free (new) short wig from Thinkpink if you're in Melbourne . They are still operating during lockdown doing stuff via zoom but their wig service probably can't be accessed but give them a call?.  I had long hair beforehand so couldn't get used to the new wig , I just looked too different, so bought one from Creative Wigs in Swanston St, they were great and could probably send you one. I donated mine to the Peter Mac wig library, which also has scarves and hats. Silk pillow slips are lovely to sleep on , especially when you head hurts from the hair loss, a friend gifted me some when I was first diagnosed and I've seen them since on Groupon . 
I wore the wig for about 4 months until my new pixie hair looked good enough to me. The eyelashes are another story! Mine fell out 3 times but they too come back eventually! Good luck with it all. And yes I agree , COVID sucks BIG TIME !!!

Maybe some wigs to lighten my mood might be the way for me. Blonde for my blonde days and red for my "cranky pants" days ;)
I work remotely from home, always have, so I really don't go anywhere or see many people.

Thank you everyone for your comments. Its nice to read how others felt. As my hair is going fast, think I understand the feeling of confronting and i don't need to broadcast my personal journey. 

Will take it all on board and will try to have some fun with wigs and coloured head covers.

:) 

I wore a wig for 6 months - I hated anything that made me look like I had cancer. I refused to wear any other head covering and eventually, when I had had enough of that wig I just went with my bald head. Now I look like I have a military buzz cut and I love it. Time sure helps with acceptance with all things. 

I wore a wig for almost a year - some people do, some don’t. I was working and while all my workmates knew about treatment, I was less keen on the rest of the world knowing. But even if you don’t wear your wig often, it can be fun and a boost on occasion - and that’s worth a lot. Best wishes. 

Hi @Beaglemum thank you for your comment.
After this mornings message I went and cut my hair. Its now about 2.5 -3 inches (60-70mm)long. Every time I moved my hair it was getting hair caught around my fingers. I don't mind it though I know it won't be there for long.
My mum got me a cheeky short black wig but after readings many comments about people not really wearing them,starting to think spending good money may be a waste.
 
I too hope the delivery is close, it has my sleep beanie. Winter is not my favourite season.

Hi @likeleigh2 i was on docetaxel like you - i had hair start to fall out about 16 days in - i was doing the cold cap but i still did shed a bit - it is a shock (although expecting it) when it does start to fall out, my hair was short so it looked very patchy and thin in places which made me self conscious.  

i had been to the wig library before hand and they provided me with a wig and some headwear - turban/beanies which gave me some great ideas.  I purchased a wig online from wigs australia - there is a large range on line and they were pretty quick.  I went for one called 'fabulous' a totally different look from the normal me - didn't want to look like i was trying to match my normal hair with a wig - so went all out - vibrant violet bob.  Also was able to claim the full cost of it on my private insurance.

Saying that I really didn't wear a wig that much -I i thought I would wear one all the time as i thought that wearing scarves/beanies etc would be  like wearing a banner saying "I've got BC'  which i didn't want to do as i wanted to keep it private.  However i found that when it came to it i preferred the scarves/beanies as i could mix and match with my outfits and i only wore a wig on a few occasions at night going out - and once or twice in a work situation. 

It was very confronting leaving the house for the first time with either a wig or headwear on - thought everyone was staring at me - which of course they weren't, but that doesn't stop you thinking it and did have a bit of a cry that first day - but after that I was ok.

And yes covid sucks - I hope you get your deliveries soon - and you will look 'fabulous' too.  Good luck with your treatment 

love & best wishes going your way  Beaglemun x

Hi @likeleigh2 my hair started falling out 13 days after my first AC chemo.  I decided to go to the hairdressers and get it clipped.   I got a wig from creative wigs in Melbourne (they do have an online store) and it's good quality.   I did get a few from ebay that were much cheaper but a couple of these look like roadkill on my head so I wont be wearing some of these.  I expected to be  wearing them when I was out for coffee and cake but damn covid changed that. Stuck at home. Have only worn it at home.  Have been wearing hats and beanies other wise. 

After posting this question yesterday,  my hair is coming out this morning.  I've been checking it daily and nothing was coming out last night.....wow. quick and lots of it. 
My hair is shoulder length and quiet wavy, not vain and without it, think I will feel exposed. Am a confident person but don't like being centre of attention and feel this will put me out there. 

As to online,  the problem is I've got a couple of orders but even express deliveries are taking 5 plus days. So â long as patient.....

I got the number 3 clippers and would seriously have kept my hair that short afterwards if not for a childhood injury which left a noticeable bald patch on the back of my head! Quite liberating! But a big change for anyone with long hair, particularly if it’s really part of who you are. But time usually fixes all. Best wishes.