Hair Hair Hair - Another question

Carrol2, I know it must be hard to get it cut but it will probably grow even better when ends gets trimmed. How many months pfc are you in your avatar pic? It looks so long - I can't wait to get to that length!

Ossa and MizMarie, you guys look great. I love red hair!



My eyesbrows and lashes caused me problems and ith took quite a long time to grow in. I still have problems with the brows since the hair grows down instead of sideways. I bought the Anastasia brow groomer that comes in a mascara like tube and it's waxy to try and train the brows but I haven't had much luck with it.

shore 1 one more day until the big trim! I am 15 months PFC in my avatar I am 17 months now. My hair is pretty long now. I can make a 2 inch ponty tail in it, and my bangs come down to my chin. I really like it but I still think I look better with shoulder length hair.

annafoefana- my right eyelashes are the same as you describe. A hunk right in the middle is gone. The bottom lashes are non-existent. I'm only 5 weeks PFC so I haven't noticed much regrowth anywhere except my fuzzy legs and head. My eyebrows and lashes have thinned (more on the right side) but are still hanging in there. I'm hoping they won't disappear completely at this point. I also realize that it can happen.

Has anyone considered or tried vitamin B-9 for hair growth? My hubby did some research and said it may help due to it's cell division properties, but he is also concerned about dividing the "wrong" cells as well. Just curious if anyone has any info on B-9? It's got a good name!

There are tiny white hairs growing back on my lashes, using Obagi and Senegence lash products.  Using Nioxin stuff too on my head.  Will let you know what the guy says. 

Wow, Camillegal, I didn't even think about what I was saying.  Yes, def they are white.  And my peach fuzz is white.  I'm seeing a couple of tiny eyebrows and they are the only thing that has a tinge of color.  That will be a real B**** if the eyelashes keep with the white color theme.  I asked my daughter to look at them - she said they were blonde - hahaha  Maybe they will darken with time.  anyone else experience this?

Seagrover and my left boob---now we're talking serious business.  All white , me too ---except the few lashes that I do have and brows--isn't not funny.

I know this was discussed before, but was wondering if anyone is using Rogaine to speed up the hair growth PFC?  I know a study showed it worked (at least when given during and after chemo), but the follow-up was short and I was wondering if that growth would fall out if one stopped using it.  I don't want to have to use it for life, but am anxious to speed up the growth.  For those not using it, can you tell me why you chose not to (cost, MO said not to, didn't want the hassle, etc)?

p.s. my last chemo is May 29th so I am just getting ready to be PFC (which I thought meant post f**king chemo until someone wrote out that it was post final chemo!) 

Slak I was using Minoxidil (Generic from Walgreens) before chemo because my hairline started to recede a bit in my mid 40's. I stopped it during chemo but started again after chemo. I don't know if it made things go faster since my hair always grew pretty fast (even though I was still on Herceptin). I do know that the receding is much improved and I'm 16 months PFC.

Now if only I could use it on my eyebrows and lashes. Both are thinner than before but my eyelashes area actually longer. Weird. I do think my body is still trying to recover though. Some of my nails are still lifted, all of them have ridges and are still very brittle.

Ha!  I thought the same as you Joan.  I still prefer post effing chemo!!

I love the tru meaning of PFC now we know for sure-----and seagrover u'r hysterical with the mag mirror--I do the same thing cuz I want to see lashes--but I too have white fuzz on my face--never had it before even with the mag mirror--WTF there's hair where it's not supposed ro be and no hair where it should be. It's bizarre how SE just keep on popping up all the time. LOL

I am 5 months PFC, and my hair is shorter than most men I know.  And it's curly which I never had before.  I was very surprised at how long it is taking to grow.  Last week I got a haircut, and there was a pathetic little tiny pile of curls on the floor, but boy did it make a difference.  I started sporting my short, grey, curly do since then.  I'm kind of liking it.  It's funny getting past the debut appearances with all my friends, coworkers, etc.  I work with kids on the autism spectrum, and yesterday, a nine year old boy greeted me, and promptly said, "Boy, you're getting older and older."  Just when I was starting to feel good about my almost Jamie Lee Curtis look!  Then his sister, who is 4, kept asking me about my hats, and I told her I'm not wearing them anymore because I got a haircut.  When I was about to leave, she asked me for a kiss and hug, which I realized afterward, was so she could "cop a feel" of my curly rug.  Then she shyly asked me, "Are you a girl?"   That got me some belly laughs, which felt great!  I told their mother that I was going to put that in my book whenever I write it.  Kids are so precious!  But now I'm re-thinking the grey thing.  Maybe I'll go back to coloring my hair... 

vanessa99 well my hair kind of grew in all in layers by itself. I never got the mullet thing I was lucky it all grew in very evenly. I did get a sort of trim at about 4 months to get rid of the long pieces that never fell out. I kind of like the layers it makes it look fuller. But I don't think I can get away with only trimming the back cause the ends are frizzy all over including my bangs. I need to cut off a little bit kind of everywhere.

 Today is the day first real cut. I am thinking maybe take off as much as a half inch, Yikes!!! 

Good luck with your haircut, Carrol2. You're very brave - I know when I reach that point, I'm going to be a nervous wreck!!

Ok, stopped by the accupuncturist today. Talked to the girl out front. She was saying that they could make me some tea that SHOULD help. Didn't know how long I would need to drink it. Also, when I asked about the Accupuncture in association with chemo, that was totally different. Being that I an 5 weeks out, I'm not interested in that. Only if it would make my hair grow faster.



The teas sitting on the shelf reminded me of my science class back in middle school. Looked like it might contain eye of knewt, bees knees......you get the picture here. Back to looking for a bucket of patience! Seems what I need most!