Hi Purplelily

I start chemo tomorrow and went to a hairdresser near to where I live (I found them by googling), last week who also specialise in wigs.  I was nervous about going but it turned into a fun experience as they were so helpful, not only with the hair loss but also with tips on makeup, ie eyebrows and eyelashes.  I tried on some wigs, which were actually nicer than my own hair and you honestly wouldn't have known they were wigs - I have quite long hair so like you it's been a concern for me.  I'm going back this afternoon as they've ordered several more wigs and have also offered to cut my hair into a Bob so it's not quite as shocking when it comes out. X

Hi sallyk it is awful when your hair falls out no matter how prepared for it you are. Once mine started to come out I used to stand over the sink every evening and run my fingers through my hair. It came out in handfuls but I then only lost a few hairs during the night so did not have the awful site of a pillow full of hair. I never thought about eyebrows and eyelashes so that surprised me. Although mine came out towards the end of my treatment and grew back very quickly I did use eyebrow pencil and eye makeup at this point. Hope everything goes well.

Hi sallyk it is awful when your hair falls out no matter how prepared for it you are. Once mine started to come out I used to stand over the sink every evening and run my fingers through my hair. It came out in handfuls but I then only lost a few hairs during the night so did not have the awful site of a pillow full of hair. I never thought about eyebrows and eyelashes so that surprised me. Although mine came out towards the end of my treatment and grew back very quickly I did use eyebrow pencil and eye makeup at this point. Hope everything goes well.