Recommendation for hairdresser with experience in chemo hair North London

Hello Zoumbou 

i am Brian, one of the Community Champions here at Macmillan. I have just noticed your post has gone unanswered. I can't answer it myself as I haven't had chemotherapy (and I have a Number 2 cut anyway!) however by me replying your post will be "bumped up" to the top of the page and I hope replied to by other members of the group.

I wish you well with your chemotherapy and hope you do get your hair sorted.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Zoumbou

My hospital had a hairdresser and wig lady connected to the cancer unit. She used to come every Wednesday pm. I wonder if it would be worth asking your CNS/chemo unit if they have one connected. 

These links may also help. 

Cancer Hair Care UK's leading hair loss support charity

A leading cancer support charity - Look Good Feel Better : Look Good Feel Better

I did scalp cooling during my chemo so did not lose all my hair but I had a fair amount of shedding. The chemo curls and dry brittle hair did settle within a few months- with lots of gentle care and leave in conditioner. I stayed with my own hairdresser throughout and she managed to do regular cuts as it all grew back. My hair looked a lot better within 6 months and felt more normal again within a year. 

Jane

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Z

Dear Jane,

thank you so much for the links and advice. I have already contacted a charity Hair reborn and got some useful advice but I will have a look at these links as well. I am just at the beginning of this and was not concentrating on the hair at all... but it will not be ignored apparently. Thank you again and all the best. Zoumbou

Hello Zoumbou 

I’m Steph and I’m part of the team who look after the Online Community here at Macmillan. Although I am sorry that circumstances bring you to the Community, I hope you find it to be a safe place of kindness and support.

You've had some great information given already and I hope that you find what you need from Hair Reborn.

In case it's helpful, I wanted to share this answer to another member who asked a similar question in our Ask an Expert sessions here. It includes some new information that hasn't yet been shared.

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