Hi there I’m due to start chemo Saturday and plan to try cold cap, just wondered if you wet/ condition your hair beforehand. I’ve received conflicting info; the chemo nurse today said it’ll just be dry as they only spray thicker/curly hair. But my consultant said it works better on wet hair. Not really sure who to listen to. Just wondered what your experiences were. Many thanks
Just starting to lose a few strands, day 17 of first cycle. Still too early to tell whether it’s going to make a difference
I have just finished my 4th cycle. I have thin, fine hair and have lost a lot, especially on the crown. Before my last cycle I had a crisis of confidence in it and wondered if it was worth carrying on. I cope okay with the cold cap after the first 10 minutes but just wondered if it was worth it if I was going to lose my hair anyway. When I went for my chemo the nurses checked my hair and advised me to continue if I could. Although I think the hair loss is very obvious now I keep thinking If I persevere it will help with the regrowth.
Thank u, think I will give it a go! I have had my wig fitting just in case x
Hi, I’ve finally finished my chemo of 8 rounds using cold cap. It was pretty darn uncomfortable but I persevered and glad I did. Have got long fine hair and it’s thinned around crown and sideburns/by ears but I wear it in a ponytail or sometimes with a wide headband and it looks fine. The nurses sprayed it wet and put a conditioner in it every time and checked it fitted well - they all knew what to do so just ask if you have questions. Hope that helps!
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