What should I expect with hair loss during chemo and how can I prepare?

I had stylist give me a buzz cut once my hair started falling out (about 2 weeks after the first dose). Made it easier on me as the rest fell out. I just did hats and scarves and my bald head. No wigs for me. Take card of your scalp, moisturize and keep it healthy. My hsir actually started to come back once i was on paclitaxel. Once chemo is over use nioxin shampoo. It really helped my hair come back quickly.

Hair loss is one of the most common concerns when starting chemotherapy, and it's completely understandable to want to prepare for this change. Many patients find it helpful to consider options like getting a shorter haircut beforehand, looking into head coverings such as scarves, hats, or wigs, and having gentle shampoos ready for when hair starts to regrow. The timing and extent can vary depending on the specific treatment, so discussing this with the care team can provide more personalized guidance about what to expect and when it might begin.

I had it shaved once it started falling off. My mom shaved it for me. I thought I would be very emotional shaving it off but it actually felt good and I was smiling and happy after that. You will loose eyelashes and eyebrows at around halfway of the treatment. I had AC and Taxol carboplatin combination 4+4 cycles, total 8 for tnbc stage 2a treatment. I am in my 30s. I have 2 more chemo left. Youve got this!!! Good luck!!!

If I had it to do over, I would have not purchased a wig. It was fairly expensive, and I found it itchy and less comfortable than my hats and head coverings. Do what feels right for you.

I did cold.capping and kept my hair.

How does cold capping work? Thanks

I used penguin cold caps. They have a good video and website. You will need someone to go with you and to change the cap ever half hour or so.

It is cold. But doable. Also did the cold for the feet and hands And kept the mouth cold to help with the mouth sores.

I acquired an amazing stock of beautiful scarfs in almost every color/design u can think of.

I shaved it after it began to fall out. No wig and allowed it to show my strength. Wors beanies when it was cold. Fortunately, I had a nice shaped head. Stay strong! Praying for you.

Get fitted for a good quality wig so it wont be so stressful I didn't think it bother me I thought its just hair and and it was so hard also get you so head wrapes for when your at home and at night some wigs can't be near heat if you cook alot!You could try cold cap some offer it but mine fell out on day 14 I was bauld by day 18 from my first treatment!

I had my daughter shave my head when my hair started falling out. No wigs, just baseball hats and winter hats when it got cold. Hair started growing back when chemotherapy was done. Took a couple of months to grow back. Now it’s thick again. Praying for you.