Hair Hair Hair - Another question

birdyrobin  I would experiment with both.  I though I would be a scarf hat person and ordered and borrowed a bunch just to discover I looked like hell in them.  Ordered 3 wigs and found 1 to be my favorite that i now wear all the time when out and about.  I go without anything at home.  Now that its warmer and I had to mow the lawn I wore a baseball cap.  I think every occasion may just call for a different headcover, so have fun experimenting!

Marie - Are you on an AI or tamaxofin?  Did your hair growth slow down?  I am on Arimidex and it seems to me that my hair is growing so very slow.

looking forward to checking-out your hair and catching-up

Char I am on Tamoxifen.  I started right after my radiation ended last May (2010) and have only had small "breaks" for surgeries (twice).

I had bloodwork done last summer which determined that I am in full on menopause with little or no estrogren being produced.

I don't take any supplements other than Vit C and I use regular Pantene shampoo and conditioner.

From reading this thread I woudn't say that my hair growth is normal but I've always had fast growing hair and nails.  Not sure why? 

I have had at least 7 hair cuts since it started growing (finished chemo mid Jan 2010) and it continues to grow at a very fast rate.  Actually it feels like it is growing much faster than pre-chemo and it's definitely much thicker.  My daughter said to me yesterday that I must have double hair folicles or something because it is so thick you cannot see my scalp even when you part it.

Looking back I would say that my hair really took off with the growth cycle starting around the 6 month PFC mark.

I hope it's ok for me to post here?  I do so as an inspiration to others who are going through this stage in their recovery.

Julieh and birdyrobin: I'm not a wig-type, either - my DD says I'm wiggy enough as is - I've just buzzed mine, and have crocheted and been gifted with a long lineup of hats, both serious and silly. That, and the henna tattoos my kids will attempt to paint on my head next week.



On that note: since I didn't shave it to the scalp, any recommendations for henna on scalp? Will it work through the fuzz, or should I wait a few weeks until more of it is gone? It seems most women I've met in the chemo closet (it's that small) have a peach fuzzy look rather than bald bald. Suggestions, anyone?

3teacher Ha ha, you are not the first I've had to correct. Just blame it on chemo brain. Everyone else does.

Now that facial hair might be just what you get once chemo ends. I had all this white hair grow all over my face especially my mustache. I plucked the white mustache immediately. It came out very easily. I don't think biotin makes new hair growth I just think it promotes healthy hair/nail growth. I think the lack of estrogen can cause some strange male pattern hair growth though.

ok all, my new avatar is a pic i just took. I am 5 weeks PFC. It will be a long time till i like the way i look again!! ugh!

heartnsoul76 I too thought my hair was one of my best features. Everyone used to compliment me on it all the time… but now people talk about my eyes and my smile. Guess no one ever saw them when I had all that hair.

My point is hair does is not what makes a beautiful person otherwise everyone would wear wigs. Hair is just another accessory. A big smile on your face makes everyone feel great. The more you wear one the more people will think your beautiful.

Marie - I love it that you are posting - it gives us hope.

Aimee - hang in there

Aimee... woo hoo!!! looking good!!

Thanks ladies, you don't know how much I needed that tonight (or maybe you do!)

aimee you look  great.

I think my hair came in quickly because I didn't have such a great shaped bald head. I really did look like gollum between the not so smooth head, the large eyes and the 4 strands of hair that didn't fall off Granted I did have a better smile!

heartnsoul I'm sorry about these folks. I think we all found out about the true nature of some people during our treatment. I had a few major family disappointments too.

aimeeMac,  My last chemo was Thursday, my last of 6 TAC, what a ride.  I am just (in the last few hrs) starting to feel like I am alive.  This last round kicked my butt.  Hope rads are going ok for you?  I am not having rads as I had BMX, and just one postitive node.  I am so ready for hair, I am hoping for a shadow Memorial Day.  My head is so white, you look great.