I finished my chemo in September and had a lumpectomy and lymph node clearance in October. I have now nearly finished radiotherapy and will be having targeted therapy for around 9 months.
My hair has started to grow back well, but totally the wrong colour. I wonder when I can start dying it if anyone can help?
Hello!
Mine grew back completely grey! I was going grey anyway but at 43years old I’m not ready to embrace that yet!!
I waited maybe about 3/4 months before I dyed it but used ‘It’s Pure Organic Henna’ instead of box dye as no other chemicals. Had to use it about 4 times before it gave me the colour I wanted but I’m happier! I never had a sore or tender scalp so I wasn’t too worried about damage.
What colour did yours grow back with??
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