Hair loss

Hi Welshgirl

Some people have reported after a period of loss it starts to slow down . We have a search function at the top right hand side if you want to see pervious post .

Just another angle but I guess it’s very individual.

Take care ,

Court 

I’ve just finished 6 rounds and my hair has thinned (I have long blonde hair and am gutted) and am about to muster up the courage to have it cut to my shoulders - which I really need to do this week as looks awful.  I’d say good hairdresser and the possibility of extensions will see me though - after all-it’s only hair.  That’s what I have to keep telling myself…or I think I’d have a breakdown.  I absolutely wouldn’t shave it - take advice.  Mu mine has stopped coming out as much now so there is hope!  Hang in there xx

Hi just remembered about this.I called them after I lost my hair but earlier is probably better as they offer loads of advice.they are a charity and were great when I contacted them

www.cancerhaircare.co.uk

Kath

Hi Mizzle88

Thank you for replying.  I already have short hair but am going to see what it's like in a couple of weeks before I make a decision.  I am on chemo for the rest of my life so have to take that into consideration too.

Thank you for the advice though and I hope you get to keep what's left of yours.  Good luck with your treatment.

Lisa x

Hello Welshgirl. I am a Welsh girl too. I have lost my hair 3 times now  3 times over 2 years. On chemo then off chemo. I started off wearing pretty chemo caps and turbans. You should get a voucher for £100 off your first wig via your treatment centre. It is a good idea to try recommended local salon to get some idea of size, type etc. Personally I feel much more myself wearing a wig when out and about. They are not too hot and very secure if you do your research. I used to have thick long blonde hair, so have been very upset to lose it. The wigs I have are very like my hair was and no one realises I am wearing wig unless  I choose to tell.In get good quality synthetic hair with a ‘lace front’ which gives a natural hair line. I have used Valentine wigs on line. They are reliable. I pay no less than £200. The makes I like are Lotus wigs/sentoo collection. Jon Renau and Ellen Wille. It is also worth looking at Crazy Wig Lady on You tube who reviews a lot of wigs quite honestly. I wear my chemo caps round the house to keep my head warm and wigs out shopping etc. Everyone feels differently, but for me I just feel less conspicuous when out and about. 

I too are control and contain-just applied for a £200 voucher for a wig.  Why not - gotta keep feeling the best we can to fight all this!  

It does help you feel more yourself Mizzle88. Keep fighting and enjoy your wig!