I was born with a full head of black curly hair which quickly turned into lush blonde locks that my mom left long and took great care of. I have always had enough hair to cover three heads and didn’t experience baldness until my chemotherapy in 2003. I was 28. Back then it was a cut and dry issue. My doctor told me that my chemo would cause total baldness for sure. So, when it started falling out and making a mess, I had Brad shave it. When the little stubble began falling out, I took a sticky lint brush and rubbed it all over my head. It sounds weird, but it did the trick!
This go-round has been a little different. In January of 2010, when they switched my medication I noticed that my hairbrush started to get fuller faster. Then, with my recent stint with surgery, radiation, and drug change…WOW! It is falling out in droves. My doctor assures me that it isn’t all coming out and that some women see a resurgence of hair as their bodies adjust to the medicines. So far, for me, that resurgence has only happened to my legs. I guess my body didn’t get the memo.
So, after 36 years of having thick hair, I am dealing with something new…thin hair and bald spots. Well, that and clogged drains and vacuum cleaners. I am trying different ways of styling it and Cindy gave me a product that is supposed to thicken it and that helps a little. I need to get in touch with my friend, neighbor and beautician, Jackie, because I am sure she can help with a cut.
Last week on a warm spring day I was driving down the road with my windows down and the radio up. There is just nothing like feeling the wind in your hair! Well, until you start seeing strand after strand being blown off your head and onto the seat behind you. It made me laugh about all the times I raced to the hair dressers to pay to have it thinned. Think about how much money I am saving!
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