It's been 3 months since chemo ended. Can anyone share hair pics?

My hair started falling out after my 8th weekly chemo treatment. My husband shaved my head with our family watching on FaceTime for love and support. I chose to wear a variety of hats until my hair started growing in about 3-4 months later. Each person finds their own comfort level as far as wearing hats, nothing or a wig. I had short straight hair before chemotherapy. I was blessed that it grew back in curly until I started getting it cut. It is now short and straight again. Blessings to you on your journey. Do what makes you feel comfortable. You’ve got this.

Thank you for the information. Your situation is similar to mine. I had my husband shaved my head too! I started out wearing a wig but then switched to turbans. My hair has grown back in a little so it looks like a very very short hairdo. I am sometimes going without anything on my head now. Wondering how long it will take until it is below my ears - maybe many months - a year? You don't have that problem as you are leaving yours short. Thanks for sharing your journey.

My hair kept trying to grow back during chemo. My last chemo cycle ended on Dec 8. I now (2/6/24) have full hair coverage (meaning no bald spots). Now some people think it's an edgy, intentional haircut a la Annie Lennox. This photo is of me and a long-haired rocker neighbor; we thought the juxtaposition was funny. Recently, I thought maybe I had put on eyeliner and forgot I had done that -- it's my eyelashes surging back.

My hair started coming back in similarly to sizer. I'd say at around 4 months. I too had it come in curly and lovely. Best hair I ever had. After a couple cuts it was straight again but quite healthy.

It was about a year before I had enough hair that it felt "normal" yet still shorter than I was used to. The first year you'll have chemo hair which is curly. After a year your own hair should start coming in. After 3 1/2 years my shoulder length hair has been cut multiple times. Mine started out slow, but eventually returned to normal.

Just the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you!

My hair is about this stage - maybe a little longer. Thanks for the information - it is helpful

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

Cindy
Just beautiful 🤩 the grey is stunning
Your journey is amazing!
Maura

These pictures are really helpful as far as what to expect. Thank you so much. I guess I have to be more patient.