I am the same.  I look like a dandelion. If you could blow my head, I think I could tell you the time.  I want my hair back so bad x

Hi, I have long hair and I’m facing chemo. It’s going to be heart breaking. You made me laugh with your dandelion comparison! Good you have kept your sense of humour. I hope your hair comes back soon! I don’t know if I will get a wig yet or wear a scarf!

Thank you.  I bought loads of wigs from temu but I 99% of the time wear a buff on my head and a hood up.  Will you use the cold cap?  I hope all goes well for you!

i bought lots of head scarves and got a wig but most of the time i wore nothing, i decided to rock the bald look and i feel it quite suited me

Everyone says I suit it but I don't feel comfortable 

I need to find out about the cold cap.. as I don’t know much about it… I will get a wig but unsure whether I will use it or a scarf… what is a buff?

Hi there, sending strength to you. I hope I am allowed to post a You Tube link on here but I found this after I started cold cap and it’s a mine of useful information including interviews with the PaxMan founder. I had only had one round with the cold cap (taxol plus carbo) because the paclitaxel caused a severe reaction.  I am now only on carboplatin which does not require cold cap apparently. Happy to share my experience if it helps. I am going to be quite unusual in that I had masses of thick long healthy hair, used a cold cap once and am now 6+1 on from my last taxol so just at the point where it may be stopping shedding. I can definitely recommend some hair wash strategies if you cold cap and have thick hair. I’ve personally much more than expected and the average but my body has reacted really strongly to the Chemo. I don’t regret it because capping was bearable, having some hair has given me options (could still buzz it if I wanted) and there is some evidence to say that capping helps with stronger and quicker regrowth. That is tbc in my case.  As we go into autumn hats have been my friend, so the time of year may be a decider in what you do. Best wishes, 

Hi there, sending strength to you. I hope I am allowed to post a You Tube link on here but I found this after I started cold cap and it’s a mine of useful information including interviews with the PaxMan founder. I had only had one round with the cold cap (taxol plus carbo) because the paclitaxel caused a severe reaction.  I am now only on carboplatin which does not require cold cap apparently. Happy to share my experience if it helps. I am going to be quite unusual in that I had masses of thick long healthy hair, used a cold cap once and am now 6+1 on from my last taxol so just at the point where it may be stopping shedding. I can definitely recommend some hair wash strategies if you cold cap and have thick hair. I’ve personally much more than expected and the average but my body has reacted really strongly to the Chemo. I don’t regret it because capping was bearable, having some hair has given me options (could still buzz it if I wanted) and there is some evidence to say that capping helps with stronger and quicker regrowth. That is tbc in my case.  As we go into autumn hats have been my friend, so the time of year may be a decider in what you do. Best wishes, 

Here's the link to the video about cold capping.

Ps I love the dandelion metaphor from the other ladies. Can really see it. I am rocking more of the mad scientist who has stuck their finger in a plug look. Think Doc in back to the future but sadly with less hair! 

Thnx so much!!!! I go to see the Doctor next week regarding my chemotherapy consultation so I was going to mention the cold cap! Beanie’s help going into Aurumn. I will discuss with the Doc. Thanks for your lengthy reply. I am not familiar with the cocktail of chemo drugs I will be receiving as yet!

Thnx for this I will check it out! 

 Good luck!