Bye Bye hair!
It came out in handfuls this morn, but on this journey, that is the norm.
So after a tear fell...I figured what the hell.
Things could always be worse, I always say, so wigged or bald, I will go out and proudly face the day!!
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Sue, losing my hair was
Sue, losing my hair was probably the worst part for me. Not so much because of a vanity issue but more because now I felt like I looked sick. But, once I realized the amount of time that was saved every day, it wasn't all that bad. Plus, I bought some beautiful pre-tied scarves from 4women.com that I wore daily in lieu of a wig. I'm in Florida and it was just too hot for a wig. You are a beautiful lady and you have a terrific positive outlook. Good luck to you!!0 -
Sue...My thoughts and
Sue...My thoughts and prayers are with you.You are a beautiful woman with or without hair so go out there and be proud. You are a fighter!!
Im not going to be to far behind you in hairloss and I know it is going to be very emotional for me also.
There are a few positive things about it that Eric has pointed out to me.
1. we will save a ton of money on haircare products
2. Not having to blowdry will save on electricity.
3. It will not take me nearly as long to get ready to go out.
4.once my hair grows back everyone will get to see my natural color. lol
Gotta love my man, always looking for the good in everything.
Much Love
Mary0 -
Mine came after me with afighting4five said:Sue...My thoughts and
Sue...My thoughts and prayers are with you.You are a beautiful woman with or without hair so go out there and be proud. You are a fighter!!
Im not going to be to far behind you in hairloss and I know it is going to be very emotional for me also.
There are a few positive things about it that Eric has pointed out to me.
1. we will save a ton of money on haircare products
2. Not having to blowdry will save on electricity.
3. It will not take me nearly as long to get ready to go out.
4.once my hair grows back everyone will get to see my natural color. lol
Gotta love my man, always looking for the good in everything.
Much Love
Mary
Mine came after me with a vacuum this morning. I said "Seriously, you're going to vacuum me"? LOL...he said "well hon, it's easier"....UMMM...NO! I am not a rug!!!
But he is constantly saying how cute I'll be bald.......not convinced, but sure appreciate everyones kind words!!!
When was your first chemo Mary? This is day 14 for me....and most on the board said day 14!!
I'm going to check out those pre tied scarves! I had a friend that is very creative and showed me how she tied them, but I'm just not good at it
. Pre tied sounds wonderful 
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Love your attitudeSueRelays said:Mine came after me with a
Mine came after me with a vacuum this morning. I said "Seriously, you're going to vacuum me"? LOL...he said "well hon, it's easier"....UMMM...NO! I am not a rug!!!
But he is constantly saying how cute I'll be bald.......not convinced, but sure appreciate everyones kind words!!!
When was your first chemo Mary? This is day 14 for me....and most on the board said day 14!!
I'm going to check out those pre tied scarves! I had a friend that is very creative and showed me how she tied them, but I'm just not good at it. Pre tied sounds wonderful !!
I love your attitude! I will be starting chemo in a couple of weeks. Not looking forward to day 14, but am going to come back and re-ead these posts - very uplifting!
Thanks!
Hugs,
Debi~0 -
Sue this is an email addressSueRelays said:Mine came after me with a
Mine came after me with a vacuum this morning. I said "Seriously, you're going to vacuum me"? LOL...he said "well hon, it's easier"....UMMM...NO! I am not a rug!!!
But he is constantly saying how cute I'll be bald.......not convinced, but sure appreciate everyones kind words!!!
When was your first chemo Mary? This is day 14 for me....and most on the board said day 14!!
I'm going to check out those pre tied scarves! I had a friend that is very creative and showed me how she tied them, but I'm just not good at it. Pre tied sounds wonderful !!
Sue this is an email address you can write to and they will send you a complimentary, expensive, fashionable scarf: goodwishes@franceluxe.com You can log on to their website at franceluxe.com to view their different styles and then place your order for your free scarf. My hair started flying away in the wind, that was pretty funny. I wore my wig on holidays and special occasions. I eventually ended up going bald around the house an wearing an array of different scarfs that I puchased at Wal-Mart for 99Cents each.
I actually began to appreciate not having to "do my hair", it was so easy to throw on a scarf that matched my outfit and I was done. Of course I'm happy to have my hair back, but loosing it was not an issue for me.0 -
Sue,natly15 said:Sue this is an email address
Sue this is an email address you can write to and they will send you a complimentary, expensive, fashionable scarf: goodwishes@franceluxe.com You can log on to their website at franceluxe.com to view their different styles and then place your order for your free scarf. My hair started flying away in the wind, that was pretty funny. I wore my wig on holidays and special occasions. I eventually ended up going bald around the house an wearing an array of different scarfs that I puchased at Wal-Mart for 99Cents each.
I actually began to appreciate not having to "do my hair", it was so easy to throw on a scarf that matched my outfit and I was done. Of course I'm happy to have my hair back, but loosing it was not an issue for me.
I too did the hats and scarves. Baseball caps became my cap of choice, with a bandana underneath. Kinda rebel like...
I bought Johnsons baby shampoo when my hair started thinning, I then kept using it on my bald head in the shower and just last week I used the last of it. My hair is now grown back to about an inch and a half since mid January. I only post this to let you know that it does come back and nicely at that. Mine is just as thick as it ever was and girlfriend let me tell you about my cute chemo curls. I get so many compliments.. LOL I must confess I am back to that bottle blonde color though.
I am starting to need more time in my morning routines now, the hair does seem to monopolize a quarter of my "getting ready" time. I'm getting pretty creative with the gel and mousse.
You may have to sleep with one eye open if you hear that vacuuming sound. LOL
Hugs,
Lorrie0 -
Right on target!SueRelays said:Going right now to check out
Going right now to check out the free scarf website!
Love YOU Ladies!!!
Yep! Mine came out right about then too so I had it shaved and had lots of fun with scarves and hats. I had a wig but my journey started about this time last summer so I only wore the wig to church ("Cause I sing in the choir) and to dinners where I needed to have a modicum of dignity. ARound the house I just went bald but wore scarves and hats out in public. And don't forget to have some fun with long dangling earrings too. I have a whole collection now and still wear them. Fight like a girl!0 -
Here are some more websites that might helpskipper54 said:Right on target!
Yep! Mine came out right about then too so I had it shaved and had lots of fun with scarves and hats. I had a wig but my journey started about this time last summer so I only wore the wig to church ("Cause I sing in the choir) and to dinners where I needed to have a modicum of dignity. ARound the house I just went bald but wore scarves and hats out in public. And don't forget to have some fun with long dangling earrings too. I have a whole collection now and still wear them. Fight like a girl!
I didn't take chemo, but, here are some websites that I found that might help!
FranceLuxe.com Beautiful silk head wraps but expensive. If you are a woman or girl experiencing a loss or thinning of hair as a result of illness or treatment, they will send you a scarf in the pattern and color of your choosing. Free. Click on the "Good Wishes" logo in the upper right hand corner of the page for more information.
OrgSites.com Wiggs for Love is a organization in memory of Mary (Spagnoli) Cron who lost her battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends have formed Wigs for Love, enabling breast cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemo or radiation to receive a wig at no charge to them.
TheRainbowShop.com If you're looking for a headwrap with a tie dye look, this is good option. 100% cotton and several style options.
al-muminat.com Square cotton scarves. Small selection but good prices.
StarScarves.com 42"x42" square. Small selection good prices.
RadWrapz.com Solid color head wraps. only a hand full to choose from but cheap. Buy two, get one free.
CowboyWildRags.com Generous size, square, silk scarves. Like most silk fabric, they are moderately expensive.
Anokhiusa.com 100% cotton scarves and comes in several sizes. Decent prices for the 30"x30".
Everyone that got a scarf thru FranceLuxe.com absolutely loved them. They were beautiful and free.
www.heavenlyhats.org Free hats to chemo patients
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehatcottage
headcovers.com
hatsforyou.com
Sue 0 -
I work with a young woman
who just lost all her hair. She is great with scarves, but some days she comes in with a fabulous pair of earrings and a big beautiful smile - no scarf. She's a hero to me! So, whatever you choose - wigs, scarves, baseball caps or earrings and a smile - your beauty and spirit will shine through.
Sue0 -
ThanksRitzy said:Here are some more websites that might help
I didn't take chemo, but, here are some websites that I found that might help!
FranceLuxe.com Beautiful silk head wraps but expensive. If you are a woman or girl experiencing a loss or thinning of hair as a result of illness or treatment, they will send you a scarf in the pattern and color of your choosing. Free. Click on the "Good Wishes" logo in the upper right hand corner of the page for more information.
OrgSites.com Wiggs for Love is a organization in memory of Mary (Spagnoli) Cron who lost her battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends have formed Wigs for Love, enabling breast cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemo or radiation to receive a wig at no charge to them.
TheRainbowShop.com If you're looking for a headwrap with a tie dye look, this is good option. 100% cotton and several style options.
al-muminat.com Square cotton scarves. Small selection but good prices.
StarScarves.com 42"x42" square. Small selection good prices.
RadWrapz.com Solid color head wraps. only a hand full to choose from but cheap. Buy two, get one free.
CowboyWildRags.com Generous size, square, silk scarves. Like most silk fabric, they are moderately expensive.
Anokhiusa.com 100% cotton scarves and comes in several sizes. Decent prices for the 30"x30".
Everyone that got a scarf thru FranceLuxe.com absolutely loved them. They were beautiful and free.
www.heavenlyhats.org Free hats to chemo patients
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehatcottage
headcovers.com
hatsforyou.com
Sue
Sue, Thanks so much for providing us with all those wonderful sites. I've ordered from some of them and am checking out the rest of them now. Can I say again how glad I am found this board. I love you gals!!0 -
Wig fun
Hi Sue,
I am not good with scarves, but I had lots of fun with wigs and hats after the initial trauma wore off. I have red hair, so I bought two wigs with red hair. Then, I bought one that was blond. And, I had several fashionable hats. Luckily, my chemo was in the fall-winter time. So, my head didn't get really hot...
And, my hubs was so funny...He told me that the bald lady "Veger" on one of the Star Trek movies was absolutely gorgeous, and he knew I would be too!
Bless you as you explore your options...And get a whole new look!
Sybil0 -
Chemo WARRIOS ---CAchick said:Wig fun
Hi Sue,
I am not good with scarves, but I had lots of fun with wigs and hats after the initial trauma wore off. I have red hair, so I bought two wigs with red hair. Then, I bought one that was blond. And, I had several fashionable hats. Luckily, my chemo was in the fall-winter time. So, my head didn't get really hot...
And, my hubs was so funny...He told me that the bald lady "Veger" on one of the Star Trek movies was absolutely gorgeous, and he knew I would be too!
Bless you as you explore your options...And get a whole new look!
Sybil
Miss Sue provided many wonderful sites - Thank you, Miss Sue.
I just wanted to make a suggestion here -- as this truly happened to me after I lost my hair during chemo.
I spent 15 min's outside maybe -- watering a little and picking up doggie poop! Later that very day, I ended up with SUNBURN on my newly bald scalp, back of my neck and ears! Oouchy.. So I made it a habit of using a sunscreen everyday there after. I live in Southern California, hot and sunny for months on end.
I also shampooed and conditioned my bald scalp on a regular basis ... then again, I looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy's -- twin sister 0000 Seriously .. weight loss, weight gain, chemo, hormones .. Yep .. You got the picture --- not a pretty sight! LOL
You are all Beautiful, Strong, and Victorious -- fighting a battle, few will ever know.
Strength, Courage and Hope.
Vicki Sam0 -
big looseSueRelays said:Mine came after me with a
Mine came after me with a vacuum this morning. I said "Seriously, you're going to vacuum me"? LOL...he said "well hon, it's easier"....UMMM...NO! I am not a rug!!!
But he is constantly saying how cute I'll be bald.......not convinced, but sure appreciate everyones kind words!!!
When was your first chemo Mary? This is day 14 for me....and most on the board said day 14!!
I'm going to check out those pre tied scarves! I had a friend that is very creative and showed me how she tied them, but I'm just not good at it. Pre tied sounds wonderful !!
it is exactly right! day 14th seems pretty average, i was never attached to anything but my hair and i have to say it was a "biggy" but once i buzzed it felt just right, i live in NJ and it is so hot and humid so i lost it not that far ago just right on time for my 2nd round - i feel just fine, i go bald with lost of earrings and accesories and colorful dresses and i received so many cumpliments everywhere i go, we don't need to look sick! we are courageous sisters, a special breed fighting for life, i happen to like myself bald more than i ever did, I went to a funeral parlor the other night to pay my respects to a fine lady who lost the battle and NOBODY recognize me, everybody thought i was a fashionista from bloomingdales (they go blond and bold nowadays) - it took some time to everybody pinpoint who i was when i said "im cecilia i live across the street" then i become the center of the attention because althought "IM SICK" and everybody thinks im at home dying im able to pull trough and look good - Sue you are going to be just fine, there are so many ways to look terrific
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My favoritesVickiSam said:Chemo WARRIOS ---
Miss Sue provided many wonderful sites - Thank you, Miss Sue.
I just wanted to make a suggestion here -- as this truly happened to me after I lost my hair during chemo.
I spent 15 min's outside maybe -- watering a little and picking up doggie poop! Later that very day, I ended up with SUNBURN on my newly bald scalp, back of my neck and ears! Oouchy.. So I made it a habit of using a sunscreen everyday there after. I live in Southern California, hot and sunny for months on end.
I also shampooed and conditioned my bald scalp on a regular basis ... then again, I looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy's -- twin sister 0000 Seriously .. weight loss, weight gain, chemo, hormones .. Yep .. You got the picture --- not a pretty sight! LOL
You are all Beautiful, Strong, and Victorious -- fighting a battle, few will ever know.
Strength, Courage and Hope.
Vicki Sam
http://www.4women.com
www.titillatingturbans.com
www.headcovers.com
I loved wearing scarves and never tied one because I figured I'd mess it up, so I purchased Beaubeaus and Titillating Turbans. I don't know which I like best - They're a different look. Both have gorgeous fabrics.
Headcovers.com has some great hats. Huge selection.
I learned to like wearing hats and scarves. Good thing for me since I still wear them.
Enjoy your new look.
Suzanne0 -
You can get surburned really easily so make sure to cover up when outside. The chemo changed my body chemistry so sunscreen was somewhat irritating but cotton scarves and hatswere great. I also continued to shampoo and condition every morning and used moisturizer on my scalp. My hair came out early but it also started growing back early. Best wishes to you!Double Whammy said:My favorites
http://www.4women.com
www.titillatingturbans.com
www.headcovers.com
I loved wearing scarves and never tied one because I figured I'd mess it up, so I purchased Beaubeaus and Titillating Turbans. I don't know which I like best - They're a different look. Both have gorgeous fabrics.
Headcovers.com has some great hats. Huge selection.
I learned to like wearing hats and scarves. Good thing for me since I still wear them.
Enjoy your new look.
Suzanne0 -
Sue
that's a good attitude to have. Remember, your hair will grow back. I have to update my photo but I'm waiting til September when I will have it back to brown
I'm almost 8 months out from chemo. My hair is still very curly and very white/gray. I've been coloring it for more than 20 years. I'm meeting east coast pink sisters in October. Since I don't work I didn't get a wig. I wore many hats.
{{hugs}} Char0
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