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, 

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 for this I will check it out! 

 Good luck! 

Hi, this is the initial hair growth coming through as more hair grows you will lose the fluffiness. I didn't like this next part as trying to sleep the shorter hairs would stick in the pillow slip and hurt my head as my skin was very sensitive. Mine came back alot greyer, but dyeing it regularly helps this, initially mine was perm like curly, I had wavy hair before.  Since then it has straightened with just a very small wave to it.   Again everyone's journey is different.  Just keep being positive and looking towards your future