Dying hair.......

Hiya,

Im due to start chemo again tomorroe for secondary cancer to the liver.
I will be going to Xeloda which I believe you dont lose your hair with?

Well…I have to dye my hair as I when my hair grew back after original chemo it came back pure white…BUT…the dye I use is not the normal ones as I have an allergy to hair dye so I use the Clairol Loving Care that only lasts for 6 - 8 washes. It contains no ammonia or peroxide and is described as being as gentle as a shampoo.
Will I still be able to use this dye while taking Xeloda?

Im hoping to god that the answer is yes as I would hate to think that I am going to have to let my hair go white?!! I know that having white hair should not be something to worry about while going through secondary cancer but I would still want to take pride in my appearance as much as possible.

Julie X

My hair grew back thick after two years of having none and once it did, I didn’t wait long to dye it. My hair has been fine on xeloda (18 months now). No one recommended dying or not dying but I figure it is not going to do much harm in the greater scheme of things. You are right, we should be able to do what we can to look good - helps self-esteem no end, and then the rest of the world can tell you ‘but you look so well…’ So if it were me, I would go right ahead and do it, but if you do have concerns, check with your onc.

Jennyx

P.S. good luck on xeloda.

I had blonde highlights in my hair while on xeloda and also used a semi permanent colour.

Mind you while on vinorilbine and xeloda my hair did get thinner…and then thinner and thinner when I went onto carboplatin and gemzar (both supposed only ‘rarely’ cause hair loss) and ended up virtually bald.

But I don’t think this had anything to do with the hair dye. I am about to use a Clairol Loving Care on my 0.5cm length head of ‘hair’ cause I want to ditch my wig.

Go for it…and yes good luck with xeloda.

Jane

Hi
I was on xeloda for 2 yrs and put lots of hair dyes on without a problem my hair was better than ever before.

Love Debsxxx

Hiya,

Thanks for replying to my post.

The chemo nurse has said that if the dye contains chemicals I should refrain from dying my hair, but if it is a vegetable dye it is ok to use. I dont know if the dye I use is gentle enough to use or not? Its not like your “normal” dyes.
I dont know whether to risk dying it or not now? I want to be brave enough like you ladiers and “go for it”

To be honest at the mo im more worried about starting the Xeloda tablets!

X

The loving care you want to use is very gentle as you don’t mix two parts together, which indicates there is no peroxide or ammonia to activate the product
I used to use this Loving care on clients that were sensitive to normal hair colourants.
The only problem you might have is that your scalp is sensitive so you could do a patch test 24 hrs before just behind the ear is the best place.
As a hairdresser I would say the biggest problem is choosing the colour!!!
There has always been the whisper in the trade about Loving Care 6-8 washes being so good,
A whisper because it is a retail product and not trade.
The colour wont damage your hair, if it is going to thin or fall out it will do that by itself.

Do a patch test…Its better than grey hair!!!

I’d LOVE white hair!! There’s so much you can do with it! I’d have a few coloured streaks one week, different colours the next. In fact, that’s given me an idea for the Liverpool meet on 4th July. I think I may have red/white/blue braids!!!

Thanks, Julie. Wotta gal!!

xx

Hi Julie,
I’m using Naturetint from the health food shop since my chemo regrowth. I’m allergic to lots of things but OK with that, altho it does involve two mixtures being combined. It says no peroxide or ammonia on the box.
Don’t know if this is any help?
All the best with your new treatment
Jacquie