Hair today

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They don't tell you about this or is it me being numb?

They tell you the chemo will affect your hair. It will probably fall out. I knew that, I chose not to do the cold cap. To be honest I didn't fancy extending the time I was going to be on the chemo ward. But and it's a big but. Nobody said " Your hair falling out makes a right mess!

I have short hair and I never though it was that thick but my God it's like glitter in an infant classroom at Christmas . There is hair everywhere. I feel like I'm ankle deep in a hairy swamp in my bedroom. The bath is full of it. The tiles in the shower are covered. The settee, the car and my clothes. My OH helpfully picked the hairs off my shoulders at first but he's long since given up on that. I baked yesterday, I'm having visitors next week so, as it was a good day, I thought I'd freeze some scones. They didn't rise, which was strange, now I'm pleased. How could I possibly present scones i wasn't 100% sure were hair free. Maybe that's why they didn't rise?Rolling eyes The eyelashes are disappearing one by one along with the eyebrows. But the werewolves on my chin and top lip seem to be flourishing!I The worst bit for me though is what happens when I wash my hair. The hair covers my face like a spiders web. It makes shudder, wrapping round my fingers till they feel webbed. 

Eventually I might wish I was still at this stage, and maybe I should be grateful its giving me time to get use to the look. But it really is making mess at the momentThinking

  • Yes I hated this stage. So much so that I went to the Turkish barber in my village and asked them to wet shave it. At this point I must say it’s not advised to do this as if they cut you, risk of infection etc. but it was the best thing for me, no more hair everywhere, it was bliss. And he was so gentle and kind, we had a bit of an emotional moment that neither of us will forget I think. And he didn’t cut me at all, they are masters. When I walk past the window now we just nod to each other. But we know. So I can’t say I recommend you do this given the guidance but…… xxx

  • Hi Anna

    I'm not sure I'm that brave but now I see why people shave their heads, not because it's painful or irritating. Hair falling out just makes such a mess.Joy

    Three times! What did I do?

  • That was one of the worst parts for me too. I had quite long hair and only lasted a couple of days before getting it all shaved off.

    I managed to keep a hold of my eyelashes and eyebrows for a bit longer but hated losing them more, you can't cover them with a hat or a wig.

    I am now at the stage of getting my hair back but at the moment have more hair on my face than I do my head and the hair I do have coming back is white.

    I am here though, everything else (although very difficult) I can cope with.

    All the very best for your treatment and recovery.