Haircare after chemo

I didn't cold cap and now have lovely hair growing back in and because it is brand new, I have not washed it with shampoo once, just a deep conditioner twice a week and it is in really great condition! I think less is more with hair ,especially if yours is lovely and curly.

Before cancer and chemo, I had switched to natural shampoos and conditioners and found they really improved my hair (mine is quite wavy and it became far less dry with more defined waves). I would think anything paraben/SLS free would be a good bet - and it doesn't need to cost the earth. I tried Faith in Nature amongst others and they have a great range for different hair types and smell divine!

I currently also use a L'oreal ultimate blends leave in conditioner (it's natural) and it's great for keeping everything defined when otherwise it would be very fluffy on my head as it is still so short.

Thank you so much for these information ️ I'm glad you are getting on well with your new hair. Xx

Hello Beattgebreast. I’m new to this forum so apologies for late reply. My daughter who is a hairdresser has recommended I use a product called NIOXIN. It’s specifically targets hair loss/thinning by stimulating the scalp to allow hair to recover-grow quicker and thicker. It’s quite pricey but effective. Good luck. 

Hi COYG, thanks for your reply.

Nioxin has loads of chemicals in it, including SLS and other sodiums which just dry my hair out. I find the fewer ingredients, and the more natural, the better for my hair. I tried nioxin years ago as my hair was thinning due to medication at the time, and I didn't find it helped and left my hair feeling coarse. Having gone SLS and paraben free, I now know that those chemicals are not good for my wavy hair type.

It may work well for others though!

I have to say, I haven't found any issue with my hair after chemo, it is growing in just as thick as before (I have thin hair but lots of it) and the same colour, so I am really pleased.

Hello beathebreast. So pleased your having no issues with your re-growth and your pleased with results. 

I have been lucky I think!

Try Cancer Hair Care they are the experts, they are a charity and it's free.  Love Ann

Cancer Hair Care are amazing. I had my hair cut by one of their volunteers last week and she did a fantastic job (Michelle at their Stevenage base). 

If you can’t find what you’re looking for from their website, give them a call and I’m sure someone will be able to advise you. 

https://www.cancerhaircare.co.uk

Best wishes xx

Hi lovely

i used the ogx range (purple bottle) and it was great for my thinning hair when it first started to grow back. 5 years later I’m still using the same brand xxx

Hi Hbp

I had the cold cap & managed to keep enough hair to not need a wig. However when the new hair started to grow back it did push out the hair I had saved. It’s a year since I finished chemo although I’ve still been on herceptin, but I now have a really thick curly mop of hair (it was fine & straight before!) I am beginning to really like it & my hairdresser tells me it’s the best I’ve ever had! I use normal shampoos but not much heat on it - but just to add a positive note it may be even better than before so hold on xxx