Hiya just finished chemo 2 weeks ago any tips on what i can put on my scalp to help my hair grow quicker or any reccomend shampoos im completely bald thankyou
I didn't use anything at all on my hair other than water for the first few months or so. Be prepared that it takes a long time to come back. For me, it didn't really look like there was much there until 3-4 months in. It then grew very slowly for at least another year.
When I started using cleansing products, I stuck to paraben/SLS etc free stuff and still use that.
I used this light scalp oil from Même cosmetics every day throughout chemo up until my hair grew back and I couldn't really spray it on anymore. I also used their 'care shampoo' when my hair started growing back and was enough to warrant washing. My hair grew back nicely and good quality - how much is down to the products I don't know, but I like to think they helped! From time to time I use the left over spray on my hair before bed and brush it through/massage my scalp as an extra bit of nourishment for my scalp :)
Hi estartit, whilst I didn’t go completely bald, I did loose most of my hair. I had the Gollum look. I finished my chemo in April (my hair started to grow back whilst I was on docetaxel) and now I have a complete covering. It’s about 1 and a half centimetres in length . I use Faith in Nature Shampoo and a hair serum from UK lash. I also use their eyebrow and eyelash serums too. My eyebrows are completely back and my eyelashes are doing well. I have included the link for you should you wish to have a look.
https://www.uklash.com/products/uklash-hair-growth-serum


Wishing you all the best
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Definitely try Rosemary, ginger & mint water, Rosemary Oil, Faith in nature shampoo, Watermans Hair Growth Shampoo, Lee Stafford Hair Growth shampoo , Aveeno Shampoo.
These are all things I'm going to try once I finish my chemo treatments. I just shaved all my hair off couldn't deal with the pain of watching it fall out.
Hope these help you. Xx
First of all, congratulations on finishing chemo – that’s such a strong journey ️
Hair usually starts growing back naturally within a few weeks to months, but the scalp can be very sensitive at this stage. Try using a very gentle, sulfate-free shampoo and avoid harsh chemicals.
Some people find peptide-based scalp serums and mild growth-support shampoos helpful during regrowth. Brands like KilgourMD focus on scalp-friendly formulations that are designed to support healthier-looking hair as it grows back.
Most importantly, be patient with yourself – your body has been through a lot, and regrowth takes time. Wishing you healthy and strong hair ahead
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