All of my life prior to cancer I had had shoulder length dark brown hair. Not thick or luxurious but nice enough hair. I was 66 at time of diagnosis (71 now) and had been getting my roots colored in order to maintain the appearance I was accustomed to, but I had causally considered going gray before chemo.

Since you’re starting from no hair, it takes time. I thought that if hair grows a half an inch a month it wouldn’t take too long to recover, but I was wrong. You must be patient, especially if you want a longer style.

My initial new hair had body-something new for me as my hair was always straight. Now-4 and a half years later- it is the same as it was before except very fine as I am no spring chicken! I have kept it silver and must say it is liberating not to have the maintenance.

In the meantime, do what makes you comfortable. I wore a wig until my hair was about two inches long (about 9 months from end of chemo) because I don’t have the kind of face for bald. I used rosemary essential oil mixed with jojoba oil on my scalp per my integrative medicine doctor. First photo is after a year and a half and second is two and a half years. Decided to add a third picture since I figured you’d be interested in the nearer future-this was at 10 months.

Best wishes, Cindy