I am on the precipise of losing my hair. I have mentally been trying to prepare for it, it is now day 17 since my first Chemo hit. You see I started blow drying my hair at age 13, and devoted 20 years of my life to Hairdressing. The first 4 years I won a lot of awards, and thought about nothing else at the end proudly taught at TAFE. So this vain attatchment I have with my hair is something I am battling with. I had to get a driver licence for Tasmania, and had put it off, but rushed in yesterday, thankful I still had a full head of hair. But the amount that started coming out 3 days ago, is obvious at home. I was desperate to get a wig before it fell out, but unlucky to get cancer at Christmas time, and the one service available - is on holidays, and the stores to order from closed until the 8th Jan. So between telling myself to harden up and dont be so pathetic, I have a few selfish tears. I did hope I wouldnt lose it, and at least I had it for Christmas. I went out and bought 4 scarfs yesterday. I have a fabulous sense of humour, and Im sure it will come back. I know I am focusing way too much - I know I will man-up, but now and then, its very upsetting! Its my bloody hair and I dont want to lose it! I will be ok, Im just having a winge! But wow, its happening!

I found the process of losing my hair was the worst, having it coming out in chunks is distressing. Best to get it over and done with, shave it off and have a good bawl. You will get used to the new woman in the mirror :-) I've found that its actually quite fun wearing a wig. I bought one from a mobile wig service which is great because I have realised my dream of being strawberry blonde like my 6 year old daughter. The fringe is a bit chunky though which I feel makes it look a bit wiggy so I've invested in another. I took a punt and bought one on eBay (play with hair) and it's SO gorgeous! It's lace-front so it has a very realistic hairline that you can part where you like and you can use heat so you can style it. The best thing though is that the colours are blended to have a regrowth effect. It looks really natural. I literally get a comment a day from strangers. It seems like every time I go in a shop someone will say they love my hair and they'd love their hair like it. I never quite know whether to just take the compliment or 'fess up! Also there's a huge saving in time getting ready, quick shower, whang on the wig, ready to go. Because my hair looks so fab I find I'm wearing less make up too. It still sucks being a baldy but maybe you can get some fun trying out the different looks you can get with the wigs? Good luck xxxx Bindi

Hi Belinda,I have to say that loosing my hair was the worst thing. The diagnosis was bad enough and that was followed by many complications the pain was awful and the fear was palpable but lossing my hair was bad. I cried as I pulled chunks from my head. I had never thought I could be so attached to my hair. However I bit the bullet and my daughter ,who is a hairdresser, shaved my head. I had a wig which I wore but during the summer I found it to be just too undcomfortable. So I invested in lovely hats and scarves my creativity was challanged but not a day wnet buy that I did not receive a compliment about either the current hat or scarf. So go ahead and and allow yourself to grieve for your hair, it has been part of you and who you are for such a long time. Just be kind to yourself and use your sense of humour to get you through this time. When you are able to get a wig be adventurous and use your hairdressing skills. Take care of yourself and my wish for you is that 2013 is kind to you. Happy New Year.

It's ok to vent here and you are NOT vain. It's a big thing for a woman to lose her hair.Some women don't mind being bald but I hated it with a passion. I bought an expensive wig but didn't wear it much cos it was too hot and itchy. I mostly wore soft cotton bandanas and caps which I got from www.headcovers.com They also have wigs and fringe attachments. Like everything in life,you do adjust and you'll find your own "head"style.Sometimes I would have to change several times before leaving the house cos I looked like a gypsy- easy to do with scarves and earrings! Blog anytime to whinge about your lack of hair - I TOTALLY understand!! Tonya xx

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TonyaM
Member
13 years ago
It's ok to vent here and you are NOT vain. It's a big thing for a woman to lose her hair.Some women don't mind being bald but I hated it with a passion. I bought an expensive wig but didn't wear it much cos it was too hot and itchy. I mostly wore soft cotton bandanas and caps which I got from www.headcovers.com They also have wigs and fringe attachments. Like everything in life,you do adjust and you'll find your own "head"style.Sometimes I would have to change several times before leaving the house cos I looked like a gypsy- easy to do with scarves and earrings! Blog anytime to whinge about your lack of hair - I TOTALLY understand!!

Tonya xx
Lorraine
Member
13 years ago
Hi Belinda,I have to say that loosing my hair was the worst thing. The diagnosis was bad enough and that was followed by many complications the pain was awful and the fear was palpable but lossing my hair was bad. I cried as I pulled chunks from my head. I had never thought I could be so attached to my hair. However I bit the bullet and my daughter ,who is a hairdresser, shaved my head. I had a wig which I wore but during the summer I found it to be just too undcomfortable.

So I invested in lovely hats and scarves my creativity was challanged but not a day wnet buy that I did not receive a compliment about either the current hat or scarf.

So go ahead and and allow yourself to grieve for your hair, it has been part of you and who you are for such a long time. Just be kind to yourself and use your sense of humour to get you through this time. When you are able to get a wig be adventurous and use your hairdressing skills.

Take care of yourself and my wish for you is that 2013 is kind to you. Happy New Year.
Bindi
Member
13 years ago
I found the process of losing my hair was the worst, having it coming out in chunks is distressing. Best to get it over and done with, shave it off and have a good bawl. You will get used to the new woman in the mirror :-) I've found that its actually quite fun wearing a wig. I bought one from a mobile wig service which is great because I have realised my dream of being strawberry blonde like my 6 year old daughter. The fringe is a bit chunky though which I feel makes it look a bit wiggy so I've invested in another. I took a punt and bought one on eBay (play with hair) and it's SO gorgeous! It's lace-front so it has a very realistic hairline that you can part where you like and you can use heat so you can style it. The best thing though is that the colours are blended to have a regrowth effect. It looks really natural. I literally get a comment a day from strangers. It seems like every time I go in a shop someone will say they love my hair and they'd love their hair like it. I never quite know whether to just take the compliment or 'fess up! Also there's a huge saving in time getting ready, quick shower, whang on the wig, ready to go. Because my hair looks so fab I find I'm wearing less make up too. It still sucks being a baldy but maybe you can get some fun trying out the different looks you can get with the wigs? Good luck xxxx Bindi
Bindi
Member
13 years ago
I found the process of losing my hair was the worst, having it coming out in chunks is distressing. Best to get it over and done with, shave it off and have a good bawl. You will get used to the new woman in the mirror :-) I've found that its actually quite fun wearing a wig. I bought one from a mobile wig service which is great because I have realised my dream of being strawberry blonde like my 6 year old daughter. The fringe is a bit chunky though which I feel makes it look a bit wiggy so I've invested in another. I took a punt and bought one on eBay (play with hair) and it's SO gorgeous! It's lace-front so it has a very realistic hairline that you can part where you like and you can use heat so you can style it. The best thing though is that the colours are blended to have a regrowth effect. It looks really natural. I literally get a comment a day from strangers. It seems like every time I go in a shop someone will say they love my hair and they'd love their hair like it. I never quite know whether to just take the compliment or 'fess up! Also there's a huge saving in time getting ready, quick shower, whang on the wig, ready to go. Because my hair looks so fab I find I'm wearing less make up too. It still sucks being a baldy but maybe you can get some fun trying out the different looks you can get with the wigs? Good luck xxxx Bindi

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