Hair Hair Hair - Another question

Seeing so many going topless, that is wonderful.

Caligrl, you wear that cap as long as you want. You willl decide when you are ready to go with out and not anybody else.

Cinrae, I went for acupuncture for the hot flashes. It didn't do anything for me . I hope you continue to see results and you also get some with the hair. My hair used to be rather thin, it looked thick just becuz it was wavy. Now, I think it is thicker, and OMG, soooooo curly. It is probbably 3-4 inches long, but only looks like an inch becuz so curly. I will ad to my hair journey pic within the next week and post it.

Facial Hair - Leave it alone, it will eventually go away on its own. At least mine did. I was too affraid to shave it. Private areas came back thick, coarse and dark, that too went away and returned to normal.

Lori

xpectmiracles--I have one more tx of the taxoterribles to go , since I've started taxotere, I have a white fuzzy head for a bit and then it goes away when I have the tx.  I expect to happen again next week.....Sigh..

Happy news is I'll be done on the 30th.  EVen better news is I drove home on Friday evening all the way without a hat, wig or scarf.  I even got out of the cars and got gas!!

LisaLisa - did you find out about the Biotin when you saw your onc on friday?

I just bought a bottle of Biotin since I found out that Femara causes hair loss!!!! Hope it helps.

Hey fellow hair growers......a friend on the vegas thread wanted me to post an updated hair pic........I had the extension put in the front.....pics are several pages back I'm sure.......well they are all gone......a couple fell out and then I just pulled the rest.......because I like change......this is why I miss my long hair and all the options that go with it.......anyway just took a new pic and thought i'd post it here for you ladies too.........I flat iron the front.......but can't do the back because right now I'm not supposed to raise my one arm above shoulder height........anyway her it is........needs something for sure.......but trying to wait out a bit more lenght before doing anything else........

Ladies,

I was away at women's church retreat this past wkend and my new short curlie-ish doo was SUCH A HIT!! Apparently, very short hair looks great on me!    

Goldie, thanks for info on the facial fuzz. I think mine has started going away, or maybe I am getting used to it!!! lol

Spring...

vinogal... super cute hair!!

Question for those of you who have shaved your own heads....how did you do this? I just got mine cute fairly short in anticipation of my hair loss. And I was going to go to the salon for the shave. But I can sure use the money if I can do it here myself. (or a friend)

Do you use clippers? Or can I use a throw a way razor? Any help is appreciated! Helen

Helen.....start with clippers........real simple.......I used to do my son's hair.......before he got too cool for that..........your head may still feel really odd.....I know mine did.......I didn't get relief until my dh shaved it with a razor......just make sure to use a fresh blade.......I certainly wouldn't think it's something you need to spend money on at the salon.

Cindy....I use a tiny flat iron to make it stand up and then use gel to get the seperation and then hairspray for staying power......bit of a process........but only takes me less than 5 minutes.......I must admit I miss my long so much.......but this is really easy.

Jax

On shopzilla.com I typed in Remington titanium womens shavers and was sooooo pleased to see the one that my friend bought for over $100.00 was discounted to $28.95!  Of course shipping was close to 12.00 but still for under $40.00 got a great deal.  Comes with a cleaning unit and charger.  Shaves my head very nicely.

Thank you Vinogal!

4-27-09

I don't know how old this post is as there is no date on it,that's one thing i don't like about this board,can't tell how old the posts are,so i date mine.I digress. I had dh use the clippers on my head after cutting the bulk off with scissors,then the clippers without an attachment.My oncologist said NOT to shave it,because there's a chance you could get nicked,then get an infection.So we did as he said.

I finished chemo on feb 5th and my hair started coming back in last week.

Kathi

Just a word of caution to you ladies wanting to shave your heads. If you have already started chemo, you should not use a disposable razor, or any other razor. You risk cutting yourself and then getting an infection. Please use clippers.

Vino, you look so cute. You and Spring have blonde hair. Did it come back blonde, or did you bleach it?

Lori

Hi Janet.  Before I began chemo, I had almost shoulder length hair.  I had it cut very short and then 2 weeks after my 1st chemo it started to fall out.  My BF buzzed it off for me at that point.  It was early December and getting cooler so I wore a lot of wool caps when I wasn't at work.  I had purchased a wig before I lost my hair so I was prepared.  I didn't and still don't like wearing wigs too much.  I wear them to work but that's about it.  Now that my hair is slowly growing back in, I have started going out in public "topless".  I think it's all a personal choice for you.  At first I was really worried about what everyone else thought and that really affected my self esteem and confidence.  Now that it's getting hot here in Texas, it's a lot easier to go without anything.  Do what's right for YOU!

Janet, sounds like a good plan....