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  • momine
    momine Posts: 2,845
    edited December 2011

    "my hair is 1 7/8" long!  Ha ha!  Last time I measured it was 1 1/4" -yippee!"

    That, my friend, is 50% growth! ;) Way to go. 

  • mccrimmon324
    mccrimmon324 Posts: 794
    edited December 2011

    Thank you ladies for all of the compliments.  I figured I've pretty much ditched the wig now.  It does feel nice to finally get rid of that thing.  Well at least one of my project managers showed up today and he says he likes it so I feel better now. 

    Kiwimom, YOU LOOK FABULOUS.  Definitely looks like you meant to wear it like that.  Forget about the cow. She's clueless!  (and most likely jealous she can't look that good in short hair)

  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Posts: 532
    edited December 2011
    mccrimmon & kiwi, you both look adorable!!  we might be starting a new fashion craze with short, short hair!  i agree that neither one of you should ever wear a hat again!!
  • Robyn6463
    Robyn6463 Posts: 10
    edited December 2011

    Wow ladies! I'm so impressed with the pictures. You all look awesome! I'm about 10 weeks PFC, and suffering VERY SLOW regrowth. I look a bit like LuvRVing's 3-5 week pix. But it's finally starting to grow, so I'm happy. It's sparse, and very white, so it's not showing up much. Thinking of coloring it soon, just so I can see it!

    Finally finished rads yesterday. Yippee! Tired, but jubilant! Congrats to all of you who have just finished chemo. Progress! 

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited December 2011

    RoBo - my eyebrows all fell out about 2 wks PFC. I'd recommend just using brow powder in the short term as mine grew back really quickly. I still have one brow which is a bit patchy, but it's nothing a bit of powder can't fix.



    Since finishing chemo I have been taking Biotin daily and a supplement called Hair, Skin and Nails. I don't know if it's helping or not but my hair growth is good. One odd thing is my arm hair. Instead of it lying down against the skin, like it used to, it has grown back but sticks out. I'm thinking of waxing it off and hoping it comes back better. I'm not sure what to do. Also the fur on my face ... blergh!



    I have also colored mine with a herbal, non paraben, no peroxide, no nasties colour I got at a Health store. It covered the grey stragglers well.

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited December 2011

    Forgot to add, congrats on finishing rads Robyn. I hope you are not too burnt and heal quickly. I finished rads 3 weeks ago and the skin has healed well.

  • mccrimmon324
    mccrimmon324 Posts: 794
    edited December 2011

    My eyebrows fell out about 2 weeks PFC too.  New ones were growing in as the old were still falling out.  Now they are all new, short and sticking straight out.  (and white)  I have always used powder since they're normally so light.  I hated losing my eye lashes to most but they grew back just as quickly.

  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Posts: 1,914
    edited December 2011

    Kiwimom, you look great!

  • lago
    lago Posts: 11,653
    edited December 2011

    Robo I've considered using minoxidil on my brows but then you have todo it forever. I'm doing it on my head because I hade some receding prior to diagnosis. Funny but chemo did a much better job replacing what I had lost. Seems this entire journey is a do over for me. What was small is now big (boobie prizes) what was lost I have now regained. I'm still hoping my rows & nails improve by august

  • ksmatthews
    ksmatthews Posts: 743
    edited December 2011

    Robyn congrats on finishing rads!

  • Smithy
    Smithy Posts: 13
    edited December 2011

    Robyn - Congrats on finishing rads!! :) McCrimmon and Kiwimum you both look amazing. I can't wait to have hair like yours. The ultra short hair has a very VOGUE model look that's for sure.:) I think the key is to embrace the look 100%. You guys are doing that! Kiwimum - I love the earrings. Way to sport the sexy short dos - everyone.:)

  • kennylynne
    kennylynne Posts: 75
    edited December 2011

    WOOT WOOT!!!!!! Way to go Robyn!

  • beccasgm
    beccasgm Posts: 41
    edited December 2011

    I finally went topless this last Wednesday(almost 5 mos post chemo). So far no sympathy looks and everyone has been really sweet and complimentary.

    I did have my hubby color it a natural blonde which is a little lighter than the original and it took just fine.topless

  • shelley2011
    shelley2011 Posts: 31
    edited December 2011

    Becca, you look beautiful!!!!!  Merry Topless Christmas!

  • beccasgm
    beccasgm Posts: 41
    edited December 2011

    mccrimmon324-beautiful!

  • beccasgm
    beccasgm Posts: 41
    edited December 2011
    shelley2011-thanks so much...you made me laughSmile
  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Posts: 532
    edited December 2011
    becca, OMG!  you look fabulous!  it truly looks like a funky haircut and it looks awesome on you.
  • beccasgm
    beccasgm Posts: 41
    edited December 2011

    @YaYa5-thanks so much. I try to do a faux hawk but i just dont have enough yet but it is getting there.

  • Smithy
    Smithy Posts: 13
    edited December 2011

    Becca - your hair looks beautiful! The "cut" really makes your eyes look cool.:)

  • Elizabeth1889
    Elizabeth1889 Posts: 509
    edited December 2011

    becca, You look beautiful.

  • bdavis
    bdavis Posts: 3,192
    edited December 2011

     7+ month PFC... just had stylist re-highlight and trim and blow it out... 

  • momine
    momine Posts: 2,845
    edited December 2011

    Bdavis, your hair has really grown. Boy I hope to look that good in 6 months.

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited December 2011

    Beautiful Becca! You look truly lovely.



    Betsy, I can't see your pic. Only a blank space. It might be this tablet I'm on. Will try again later from a different pc.

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited December 2011

    Just as I pressed Submit your pic loaded. Looking good Betsy!!

  • racy
    racy Posts: 976
    edited December 2011

    KiwiMum, how are you and everyone over there (NZ) doing after yesterday's earthquake?



    Thinking of you all and especially Christchurchers at this time.

  • racy
    racy Posts: 976
    edited December 2011

    bdavis, I am 34 weeks pfc and my hair is very similar to yours (no cuts) BUT with my new hair extensions noone would know it.



    Ladies, I will get on my laptop and try to post pics asap. To those who PMed me, I will get back to you soon!

  • momof3boys
    momof3boys Posts: 63
    edited December 2011

    It looks great! And I think you look good a blonde!

  • mccrimmon324
    mccrimmon324 Posts: 794
    edited December 2011

    Becca & Bdavis, your hair looks great!! 

  • ksmatthews
    ksmatthews Posts: 743
    edited December 2011

    beccasgm and Bdavis you two look great!

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited December 2011

    Thanks for thinking of us Racy. I live in Auckland so am unaffected. The people in Christchurch have had such a tough time and for this to happen again, 2 days before Xmas is devastating! Our thoughts are with the people of Chch too.