Hair loss

Hi guys, so I will be starting my 1st dose of chemo in around 10 days. What do I do about my hair, do I take scissors to it and cut it shorter, its currently shoulder length or do I let it fall out on its own. If the hairdressers were open then I would have gone for a really short cut in advance, but that isn't an option just now. I know I will struggle to cope when it starts to fall out. Any advice is appreciated. Take Care xx

  • Hi kitty alot of chemo patients either trim it short or shave it completely off. Otherwise you'll have long hair every where and be forever cleaning up or finish up search around for them. Good luck and best wishes for the future hope things are going well with your treatment, when it starts. 

    Billy 

  • Hello, I took the bull by the horns and shaved mine off at home, I knew the sight of my hair coming out would be heartbreaking, I made sure I had a nice wig and funky turbans before I did this! 

    Have you thought about cold capping? It wasn't for me as I'm headachy. Good luck love x