Luanne Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It was coming out by the handfuls anyway and was making a huge mess everywhere. It is so weird. I got a wig, but it is made of acrylic and I am allergic to acrylic. I will be wearing hats for a while then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hats are good. That's what I'd go with too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hats and scarves look very cool and are a lot more comfortable than wigs. I don't have any links for you, but I know there are instructions online for many ways to wear different kinds of head wraps and they look beautiful. I'm so sorry you're losing your hair. :( But once you're cured, it will grow back even prettier than ever. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antsam Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I did the same thing exactly at your same point. Easier than watching it come out so much. I had a silk scarf that I wore around the house. Comfy and kept my head warm. Big hugs and continued best wishes that you handle the treatment well. Jodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 That beautiful bald head is a sign that you are kicking cancer in the rear. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: My aunt wore the most amazing scarves. They were bold and funky and it makes me smile to remember it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prairiewindmomma Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 A weird but helpful tip....hair removal products aimed at African-American men help keep your scalp smooth and not itchy during the cracked skin/weird stubble phase of chemo. Whether you are scarf/hat/wig/baring it at home...the stubble is generally patchy and uneven and the product helps you have a smooth place to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I bet you can find some good ideas at some of the head-covering type websites aimed at those who cover for religious reasons. I have a few friends who do and some of the styles are quite attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 scarves look beautiful :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I sat in the bathroom floor and pulled mine out when the time came. (Feb. 12, 2012) Then my solid as a rock hubby clipped the stragglers. I had feared losing my hair, but once I adjusted to being hairless, I felt tough. It is a badge of what you are going through. I wore cute caps all the time. Scarves bothered me for some reason. I did wear a scarf around my neck a lot--back of my neck kept getting cold. If it helps, remember it will grow back! (Or should!) I've been getting regular haircuts for a year now. Passing you a big bowl of homemade cream of potato soup--or you can have ice cream. I lived on both. Remember chemo is not something that is done TO you. It is something done FOR you. Hang tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 :grouphug: Just consider it as summer-izing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I wish I had the perfect words to make you feel better. Big, big hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Big Hugs! I really like those hat/scarf combo things. They aren't really a hat, but a pre-formed scarf thing that fits your head and then ties in the back like a scarf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 My friend went through chemo last year for breast cancer. She is a preschool teacher at my school and my dd is in her class. When her hair fell out she wore beautiful scarves and the children were in love! They thought she was so glamorous!! When her hair started to grow back in my dd asked if she could have her hair cut short like that too. All the kids wanted to touch it. They thought it was the coolest thing ever! To say "hey, it's just hair" minimizes what you are going through but it made my friend happy when her students thought her bald head was awesome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Luann, you are in my prayers -- I'm sure you will find some wonderful hats/scarves that will look awesome on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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unsinkable Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Luann, I'm so sorry you're going through this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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