Hi, I’m just coming to the end of chemo, one more to go. I’ve been using a cold cap to reduce hair loss and as advised by the oncology nurse, throughout I’ve been using a gentle shampoo and conditioner, ie without chemicals or perfume (Simple). However, I’ve been told I can go back to using my preferred shampoo/conditioner 2/3 weeks after my last chemo and I am just wondering if anyone has found any of the many thickening shampoos/conditioners on the market any good or are they just a marketing ploy?!
Also, anyone found eye lash serums any good (bit late asking this because I’ve already ordered one! )?
Thanks
Good morning,
l remember being pleasantly surprised how Loreal Elvive thickened up my fine hair and that was just a relatively cheap shampoo. But this was years ago and long before l started down the cancer road.
I've shaved my head for the duration of chemotherapy and only cover it up if l'm cold or its really hot outside. l use factor 50 sun screen most days. l alternate between loving the look to not being able to look in the mirror.
Can you let me know how you get on with the eyelash serum, l should invest in some if its worth it and as for my poor eyebrows they're all but gone now.
Thanks LouEbelle, I’ll let you know how I get on with my hair and eyelashes, might be a while though!
As for my eyebrows, I plucked them into obscurity back in the early 70s when really thin eyebrows were the fashion but I’ve had tattooed eyebrows now for quite a few years. Have you thought about using a stencil?
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