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ElaineM · 09-20-2008, 08:56 PM

Hi Harrie,
My medium brown hair was thick and very wavy before chemo. It grew back thinner, pure white and very curly. Then it turned brown and wavy again. Now it is brown, a little wavy and mixed with some gray, but that is because of the natural aging process. I think our hair folicles are affected by the chemo and are not sure how to respond for awhile after we finish chemo. Hang in there, go with the flow and do whatever you can to make it presentable during the process. We are very lucky to have hair again. I don't think I want to be bald forever, especially since we live in a warm, sunny climate. We don't need sunburn on our heads, not to mention more possible headaches.

09-20-2008, 08:56 PM	#14
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	Hair Hi Harrie, My medium brown hair was thick and very wavy before chemo. It grew back thinner, pure white and very curly. Then it turned brown and wavy again. Now it is brown, a little wavy and mixed with some gray, but that is because of the natural aging process. I think our hair folicles are affected by the chemo and are not sure how to respond for awhile after we finish chemo. Hang in there, go with the flow and do whatever you can to make it presentable during the process. We are very lucky to have hair again. I don't think I want to be bald forever, especially since we live in a warm, sunny climate. We don't need sunburn on our heads, not to mention more possible headaches. __________________ Peace, ElaineM 12 years and counting http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48247 Lucky 13 !! I hope so !!!!!! http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52807 14 Year Survivor http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57053 "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." author unknown Shared by a multiple myeloma survivor.