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TO CUT OR NOT TO CUT-HAIR
I have long hair but have been losing it in clumps since December. I've been reading about the hair loss from the chemo. Did most of you find it better to cut your hair before you started chemo Or ev...
I went to the wig library & borrowed a wig & scarf after getting my hair cut as short as I could tolerate & felt happy with the wig thinking I would wear it everywhere when my hair fell out.
Well my hair came out in clumps & I found I was just wearing the scarf or beanies that my bestie made me. I found getting ready was so much quicker & actually revelled in the fact I could just shower, pop on a scarf & go out.
The times I did wear the wig we had some very funny moments, it would have us crying with laughter instead of being mortified as I thought I would be. That's also what friends are for, to keep you from despair.
I just let my hair fall out naturally but wigs do fit better with no hair underneath. My hair has grown back curly & yes, people can't get over the curls. Some women look great without hair, I was told I looked like Uncle Fester!!! It doesn't take long to all come out & by leaving it come out naturally it wasn't such a shock. Apart from the cold I didn't mind not having hair, do what you feel most comfortable with.
Best of luck with your treatments too.