My hair is coming off tomorrow :-(

Hi Linda, the hair loss problem is one which is a very individual issue. I think the hardest part for me was just before it started falling out, was that  my roots became super sensitive and even painful to the touch! My husband has a habit of patting me on the head when he walks past and it hurt so much I had to ask him to stop! It even hurt to put my head on a pillow at night. The oncologist told me it was the nerve endings being affected by the chemo.

Once it all came off (a #1 with my wonderful hairdresser) out all that settled down and I started wearing some lovely scarves I bought online from the US. I also bought a wig like my normal cut from a specialist wig store, took it to my hairdresser and she trimmed it to suit me even better. (If you have private health they pay for most of it.)

It all comes down to what you want for yourself at this stage whether it be caps, scarves or wigs. You will be surprised at the "lack of staring" that you get, when you are expecting to stand out like a traffic hazard sign! I think it comes down to all the people, out daily in public, going about their normal activities, with their head in a lovely scarf etc and not worrying about other people's reaction!

Just remember to help your hair grow back strong and healthy, treat the regrowth gently with baby shampoo initially, and it will all come good. It may be a different texture and character at first (super curly for me, after a lifetime of fine and straight), but it comes back to normal eventually. Let the new hair get to a length that your hairdresser can work with, before you cut it, so talk to her about how long she needs it so she can style it.

Good wishes to you, Louise

P.S. The Look Good Feel Good meetings are brilliant for tips on skin, makeup and hair covering tips.