Hair Hair Hair - Another question

Mccrimmon, at the risk of sounding intolerant, I have to say I would dump grandad, at least for the time being. I have a father-in-law who acts exactly the same way. I used to have him over for dinner once a week and he would hurt my feelings while he ate the meal I prepared for him! Age is no excuse for being mean and stupid.

I am 5 months post-chemo. From what I have read, this is common as you hair grows in cycles (?).

All I know is that it ticked me off but I know they will come back in pretty quickly. So far no hair loss so I thank God for that.

Momine- here is an explanation form another post

Eyelashes naturally fall out and replace themselves every 2 months or so...since they all grew back about the same time..they are gonna fall about the same time. After a while they will go back to their old ways but for a time this may happen.

Hmm, apple, that doesn't sound so silly really. Do you just sort of rinse the hair with the tea?

Has anyone tried latisse or revitalash, and does it work? 

My brows and lashes are definitely still cycling strangely a year out.  I am trying to look at the positive side, although it is a pain to draw them in, Lago is right, I am the only one who really notices.  I do think I look much, much better with my strong brows, so I do draw them in.  And by drawing them in, they are more shapely than they use to be.  That's nice!

Cupcakes... I did not use Latisse, but I did use Bryan Joseph Lash and Brow gel. I never lost my lashes, but did lose most of my brows... The good news is that once they came back, I never had a round two like some refer to.. so I'd like to think that it worked... I did start using it right as I started chemo and used it until 2 months post chemo... Went through 3 tubes at $50 per tube... so not cheap but worth it to me... It is all natural.. Latisse can change the color of your eyes... I am blue eyed, so didn't want to risk it.. The Brian Joseph products are made for chemo patients... you can order it online at www.brianjosephs.com.

cupcakies I do believe that although latisse works once you stop it goes back to what you would have had. I honestly believe all will go back eventually but it takes time. Takes more time with some of us than others. If you use eyeliner no one will ever know your lashes are thin. I've always worn liner so not a big change for me. I also think I look better than before treatment because my eyebrows are a bit fuller due to me filling them in.

BTW just found this: Anastasia 5-Element Brow Kit

It includes stencils for those who are "paint/draw" challenged

Here's an update at 7 months PFC. I know how much the pics have helped me so maybe this will help someone else. I've only had it trimmed once (about 2 months ago) and I'm getting it cut tomorrow to try to shape it because it's beginning to get very "puffy" due to the thickness, body and curls. Big round hair is not the look I'm going for:)  I'm using a lot of gel, paste, wax, etc just to flatten it a bit. I thought it may be more helpful to post before I get it cut so you can see the actual length and curl at 7 months. The front and sides have definitely been the slowest to grow and the back is almost twice as long.

Great shots, thanks for posting them.  Thickness, body, curls are music to my ears.  I had that at one time but tamoxifen took it all away.  I lost at least 50% of my hair and have some growing back in but it has a very long way to go before I would be able to say I see body and curls.  I don't know if this is true for others but my curls start once the hair gets about 2 or 3 inches long and as much as others don't like curls, I need them to add width to my long skinny face.  Your hair looks incredibly thick and wonderful. 

dragonfly you have alot of hair, very thick!

I noticed mine is getting more thick and more curly, some of the curls in the back I cannot do anything with they just stick straight out.

I have a feeling the growing out stage is going to be a hard to deal with stage.

Looks great! 

Sorry you're joining the club Lumpynme. I think it's a great idea to take a pic now. Do you definitely have to do chemo? If so, it's doable and you'll get through it. My BS told me my hair would come back gray. I'm 48. It used to be light, not blonde, but light. It seems to be coming back much darker. There is a little more gray, but not a lot. It's hard to predict how it will come back if you do lose it.

lumpynme... my hair is naturally wavy and blond... it came back CURLY and not as blond, and with more gray. I have had it highlighted and the color is blending fine... less gray than when it first came in... thank GOD.... but this curl is crazy. My stylist says my hair has always been this curly, but I didn't know it cause its so short... but I tend to disagree... it is for sure curlier.