Colouring grey hair after chemo
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1 posts since
24 Dec 2018
how soon after chemotherapy can I dye my hair? I have nearly three months of hair growth, still short, everyone says it suits me but I just cannot get my head around it as it is so different to before?
Anonymous
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatmen…
i have found this information for you on the cancer research uk website. The same one as this forum.
i lost my hair during chemo and am currently rocking the new born baby with hair look it came back the same colour as before, dark brown but with the texture of a Brillo pad. As it is winter I now have a collection of hats and am looking forward to the summer. Apparently my short hair suits me so I have decided to keep it short from now on, I find it quite liberating. You have been through a lot and the fact your hair is growing back is good thing, you are still the same person with or without long hair.
i
55 posts since
13 Oct 2018
I did color mine after chemo and radiation to head approx 2 months later and all was fine
305 posts since
28 May 2018
Hi,
I finished chemo in October and just dyed mine with a semi permanent as I was almost all grey despite being 36 lol. It took well and had no sections so I’d say you’re pretty safe to go ahead.
Candice x
222 posts since
17 May 2018
Oh that’s good to know, my hair has just started coming back, 6 weeks after chemo. It’s pure white, not even grey and like fine baby hair, going to take a while yet, my wig will be on for a while yet.
11 posts since
24 Apr 2019
When i asked McMillan nurses, they said about 6 mths,, just had mine done, and its the best feelign ever,, from the horrid grey,, looked like my dead mother,,, sorry mum,, but it put 20 yrs on me,, and at 62 i dont need more lol…
Sooooooo wonderful now,,, ok need to get colour right, as not sure how this new hair will react , and went for a blond, as mone before was lgiht, from colour i had used and many years in the sun,,,
It felt, like 2 tons had been lifted off my chest when i looke din the mirror,,,,, ohhh i cant explain how floaty i felt,,,
Dont think anyone , like hubby, or family , mates know how it felt,, and when one family member, commented on my FACEBOOK pic,, next time have some hi lights.,,, i got angry,,, this was a milestone for me,, and the transformation in my looks, and how i felt was enourmous,,, why had this person dampened it for me!!!
Since ive just had my eyebrows and lashes tinted, never had this sort of thing ever b4,, but eyebrows back but light and grey in them,, lashes when i dont use mascara,, as never do make up in the day,, only if i go out,, always been like that… but as im sort of wishy washy at the mo,, this TINT,, hads also made sooo much difference,,,
Have added some pics of b4 and after…
Go get a colour everyone,, after 6 mths,, have a test b4 hand,, as your skin changes after chemo,,,xxx
PS IT LOOKS MUCH LIGHTER THAN IT IS, IN FOTO,, LIKE SILVER ,, BUT ITS NOT, THE WHITE STREAK I HAVE,, will never colour,, it never has,, looks like a tint now,, lol
222 posts since
17 May 2018
Hi, how lovely, it’s just great having hair again, I’m still using the colour shampoos atm. I’m having a lovely holiday and keeping my hair in a hat. It’s so light but thickening up a bit, can’t wait till I get my first cut and colour when I get home. Well done for taking plunge and getting another piece of YOU back together again. No one really knows what it’s like till you have been through it. Best wishes xx
1 posts since
7 Feb 2020
Hi candice my name is maria .I had chemo in 2017 and have been on mychophenolate and 5mg of steroids since.my hair is very grey at the top and ive previously lost a lot but came back on and off. Can you tell me if you used a dye that covers the grey which i didnt have before.? Thanks.
35 posts since
31 Oct 2019
Hi, I know how important hair is to you ladies, but not so much for most men I guess.
Before chemo my hair was kind of mousy coloured and very thick, and I never really liked it. However, I’m almost at the end of my chemo – 5 of 6 sessions done. After my first session my hair started to fall out, but only on the sides and went a blueish silver grey and is as soft as a baby. Seems a bit strange for it to waft when I open a door though!!
I absolutely love the colour and, I hope it stays that way but grows on the sides again! 🙂
One thing chemo has done for me though is save me about £100 on haircuts and razors LOL
11 posts since
24 Apr 2019
HI,, eole,said same to me, but didnt like it,,, i went about 3 to 4 mths growth, got hairdresser to look, she did a test first,,, all was ok, and then had a colour done,, Talk to them first,, let them know its new groth, and get somebody who knows hair,,
xx
3 posts since
12 Feb 2020
My understanding is that is it is still weak, best to avoid harsh things like permanent and bleach until about 6 months, but you can use more natural e.g. henna, after a few weeks. Try a spot test first, and also ask your hairdresser – or find one with experience who can advise based on the strength of your hair.
I’m nearing the end of my chemo and I needed to the greys when it started, longing to get it sorted! Good luck.x
5 posts since
19 Oct 2019
hello
i have dyed my hair with none amonia hair dye becareful of the colour you choose i chose dark brown and it turned out lighter more reddish light brown as i am pure white now after chemo december 2019. texture of my hair has always been ok as i was recommended to use Body Shop pre shampoo coconut oil. Takecare hope all goes well.
kind Regard
pat
1 posts since
5 Jul 2020
Hello my hair first grew through light blonde but the first time I washed it,it all fell out with upset me very much.But 3months on its 2 inches long and quite thick but dark brown which doesn’t suit me so I’ve ordered my usual olia no 9.3 blonde and can’t wait to be blonde again.
222 posts since
17 May 2018
Hi, glad your hair coming back in, I was so pleased to get mine back, it’s stayed pure white though, but use Olia 8, I find that one very good. I never complain about my hair now, even with no hairdressers atm. I just love having my hair again. Take care x
1 posts since
31 Jul 2020
Hi
it’s also been around 6 months since my hair has grown back after my breast cancer treatment last year ….your hair looks exactly the same colour as mine was very white / grey … ….I am really happy with my hair being very short , so will keep it that way now I think ?
ive just put a permanent colour on my hair ,ash blonde , but the results aren’t as I wanted ,it’s quite dark …I used hints of nature product , no chemicals or parabins etc! Henna based ….but .I was very worried that I had dyed it too early after treatment…..
your hair looks brilliant now , more the colour i was hoping for . Can I ask what product you went for please ?
thankyou B Pipe xx
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