Hi Alyb79 and welcome to Cancer Chat.

I'm really glad to hear your hair has grown back after chemo although I'm sorry it's become a tad unruly and hard to style at the moment.

I'm sure some of our members will share their tips and advice with you soon but if you'd like to speak with one of our cancer nurses about this, you're welcome to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. They'll be available from tomorrow onwards between 9a.m - 5p.m.

I hope you're able to find some solutions and your hair becomes easier to manage soon.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi, I’m 11 months after my last chemo and my hair is so frizzy and I hate it. Just wondering did your hair tame down after a while? Has anyone gotten a keratin treatment on chemo curls. 

Hi, I'm 10 months after last chemo and my hair is very thick, very curly and very frizzy. At first I hated it and continued to wear my wig as I lost all my confidence. However I'm starting to get used to it (can't say I like it) and am now using hair bands which help to give it a bit of shape. 

I still can't wait for "normal" hair to return  but having read so many stories of "chemo curls" I've just got to be patient and be glad that at least I've got hair now!. I've tried several treatments to try and tame the curls, none of which have made any difference.

My chemo hair also grew back white and grey - I'd never had grey hair pre cancer so I am using a semi permanent colour which at least covers the grey.

Sorry I can't help and I totally understand your hatred for your hair. I'll be interested to hear if anyone else has found any miracle cure for chemo curls?

Hey, I’ve done a cocochoco treatment on my hair three times and had to trim the very bottom of my hair as it was flicking upwards. Pretty happy with how it has turned out. I’ve recently got tape extensions installed and I’m really happy with them! Hopefully you will feel the same too soon!