I have previously posted on hair growth threads and debated with others around best products to use to encourage hair growth after chemo. I just wanted to share with you my good day with my ‘new me and new hair’! I went to the hairdressers on Friday past where my hairdresser closed the shop, stayed late and transformed what growth I had since finishing chemo in February. I now sport a very presentable hairstyle and have had several comments today from work colleagues and friends about how good it looks! I waited for quite a while before getting my hair cut into a short funky style - I did not want to reveal my initial chemo waves! I am thrilled to be at this stage. I do think my growth has been a little while in coming but am on Herceptin and think this may have delayed it a bit. However from none in Feb and a lovely hairdo in October, I don’t think that is too bad!
I suppose I just wanted to share my good news and encourage those of you still on that ‘hair growth’ journey that it does happen and the thrill of going out into the day with confidence is fantastic. I wish you all well. J.
aww, that must have done u the world of good Jayne. It’s probably given u such a boost to have your lovely hair back especially when people comment on it, boosts your confidence no end… What a nice hairdresser. I shaved mine off last week & im now thinking to myself, god how long is it gonna be before it grows back. I’d be the same as u & want to keep it covered until i was happy with it. Im wearing a wig now but i dont think u can wear it very well over hair. Did u wear a wig or scarves before u revealed all?
Thank you for your kind words and I know you must feel that it is a very long road ahead of you - I remember that feeling well. But, I got there and so will you. Be kind to yourself and do what feels right for you.
I wore my wig right up until Friday going into the hairdressers and came out with it in a box! I didn’t feel comfortable with scarves or hats as I felt it showed me as a chemo patient. Don’t get me wrong, this was just me personally and I know some people feel much more comfortable with scarves and hats. I felt that my wig made me feel as ‘normal’ as you can do without hair! I had a wig for during my treatment and then when I had a ‘new chapter’ party in May I exposed the ‘new wig’! Shorter and darker in preparation for the recent revelation of my new short, funky hairstyle.
I tucked my hair under my wig right up until Friday and i was at the stage i almost forgot it was a wig! Hard to believe when you first start wearing one. Take care. J.
I feel exactly like u did. I really admire the ladies who can bare all, they look fabulous but at the moment i don’t feel i can do it. If i can i would much rather wear my wig whenever possible as i feel much more comfortable wearing that than scarves etc. I’d actually been thinking today about what u said in your post about going from having no hair in feb to a great hairdo in oct. It made me feel a bit better having some kind of timeframe in my mind so thank u. My chemo will finish around early feb so this time next year it’ll be me posting about my new funky hairdo,lol x
I took my wig off at work!!! I was so hot underneath it I just thought sod it im so uncomfortable. it had grown back about the length of a little fingernail so was really short, but everyone was so supportive of me it was not a big deal at all really. This was in Feb 2009, I had worn Henrietta (as i called her) since August 2008 when I had had my head shaved 2 weeks after my first chemo. I say go you girlies and hold your heads up with whatever you choose to cover them with pride.
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I can totally relate to how you felt. Like you I wore my wig in attempt to look normal (and it worked) but when my hair started to grow back it was like corkscrews and totally unmanageable. My hair dresser worked her magic and it resulted in a smooth, sleek bob. I just cried and said ‘I look like me’. What a difference.
That was 3 years ago and my hair is now almost back to how it was. I say ‘almost’ because it’s even better! Now thicker but easier to manage.
Thanks for your posting. I think it is so reassuring to hear people say that they felt better to wear a wig to try and retain some ‘normality’. Like others, I admire those who wear scarves and reveal their bald heads, but it was definitely not for me. I am amazed at what the hairdresser did for me, and your comments bear that out, as yours seems to have done the same for you. Chemo hair gone!!! Take care all, J.