Hi thereSo my hair has begun to come out with the chemo. Its quite knotty when i get up of a morning. Should i sleep with something on my head at night? Not sure what to do. Xx Trikki2

It's not easy but far better than waiting for it to all fall out. And as @kmakm has said, reactions are a personal thing and can also differ depending on the day you've had. My emotional reserves are lower than I could have ever dreamed possible - the smallest setback can bring me to tears. As for hair, I found losing the eyebrows the hardest but I've not got a 3 o'clock shadow there 6 weeks after chemo. My head still has bare patches but I'm hoping they will cover before the weather gets too warm. The drawback is that I found chin hairs the other day! And I had to buy razors to do my legs for the first time since February!Just rember, though... You will get through this. You're more than your hair. And this is the best reason you've ever had in your life to have your hair done in a particular way.

Thankyou all. Family and friends are being as wonderful as they can but I feel so much safer talking on here. I admire those of you that coped so well with the hair loss. Since I had the no.2 on Friday, I still hate it. But all your thoughts and experiences are giving me strength to pull up those big girl panties! Until now I don't think I really accepted that I had BC. Best wishes to all.Someone on here said " it is intensely personal " yes, here,here to that ! Off to buy yet another beanie.......

@Vangirl I used the cold cap. Finished chemo and the end of May and it had thinned considerably up until the end of June but I still had a sad little ponytail to hang out the back of my cap for work. At the end of July I ended up shaving off the long bits but I have quite a head of hair compared to someone who did the same chemo as me at the same time. The cold cap definitely worked - the nurses did tell me that it would grow quicker.

Here's the latest pic of my turnip head. Just over 6 weeks after chemo. Gave it a going over with the clippers on number 3 to get rid of some of the extraneous fluff.

Just wanted to add that some of my most worn head coverings have been cheapo bandannas (both cotton squares and the soft stretchy ones people wear under bike helmets) off eBay. I got a pre chemo number four shave, then the hair felt out gradually but quickly over a few days and then I went over it with an electric razor. During chemo it still grew a little bit but only straggly sparse fluff.

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kmakm
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8 years ago
@Harvey1903 You look younger now! Good on Harvey for supporting you that way. ;) Pair of spunks!!
Kiwi_Angel
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8 years ago
U look gorgeous @Harvey1903 and so does Harvey ;)
Harvey1903
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8 years ago
Before and after. Poor Harvey got the same. Lol.
kmakm
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8 years ago
Trim tomorrow @"Kiwi Angel"!
kmakm
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8 years ago
Bit patchy, especially the eyebrows @Harvey1903. I hadn't put on my eyebrow mascara when I took this shot.
Kiwi_Angel
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8 years ago
Your hair is getting long @kmakm
Harvey1903
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8 years ago
Wow, eyebrows and eyelashes as well. Looking good. Thanks. @kmakm
kmakm
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8 years ago
@Harvey1903 It will be darl, it will be. K xox

Beginning of May, I looked bald, hardly anything. Tomorrow I'm having my third trim!
Vangirl
Member
8 years ago
I have had a number four buzzcut in my dim and distant youth by choice, so I will be happy just to get that much coverage!
Harvey1903
Member
8 years ago
I reckon mine will go next week. Have booked in at local place (only one hairdresser) who said she would shut up shop and do me on my own. So glad, although hubby said he'd do it! Must take some photos. This thread and hair growing back let's me know it's going to be all OK thanks. @Kmakm @kiwi angel @sarnicad. And others. Xxx. J

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