# And....there goes the hair **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 2, 2008, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624 "2008-08-02T19:41:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/21 "2008-08-03T04:41:12Z")
Cute hat, cute teddy, and **really cute Doper**! I’m glad to see you’re getting some use out of the hat! Remember what I said, about how you’d have a hard time finding anything brighter? I’ve thought about what I’d do if faced with losing my hair, and it pretty much fits with what you did. Wait until it starts to fall, then cut it off. Maybe get some of those temporary tattoos. I wonder if one could do paisley all over her scalp, in some shade to match her outfit? I once knew a woman who wore an eyepatch rather than have a prosthetic eye, she had lots of patches in all colors, materials, and styles. And I’ll remember you in prayer in church tomorrow, and in my daily prayer! ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/22 "2008-08-03T04:41:14Z")
**Ivylass,** I’m glad the Janis Collection is coming in handy… Hang in there, KId! _HUGS_ ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/23 "2008-08-03T04:45:41Z")
Dang, ain’t you a cutie! Hang in there - it’ll grow back 'fore you know it! ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/24 "2008-08-03T05:09:42Z")
I’m so glad you’re hangin’ in there and keeping an upbeat attitude. You may find that being bald really isn’t that bad. I’ve had a shaved head twice in my life (for just over a year each time) and I quite enjoyed it. You may find yourself rubbing your scalp a lot just because it feels so good. _three cheers_ ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/25 "2008-08-03T06:23:08Z")
I bet you look freaking gorgeous, hair or no hair. _sends many horseshoes and four-leaf clovers your way_ ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/26 "2008-08-03T15:53:08Z")
Your strength and determination will get you through this. On the plus side, eventually you can stop shaving your legs too because the hair stops growing there as well. I’m glad to see you have such an upbeat attitude about all this. A friend of mine had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, had the chemo and lost her hair too. It’s now back thicker than ever. ---
**Author:** ![Dottygumdrop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Dottygumdrop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dottygumdrop)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/27 "2008-08-03T16:09:54Z")
{{{ **ivylass** }}} Losing your hair must be tough, but you are surrounded by love, which can only make you stronger and more beautiful!!! ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/28 "2008-08-03T16:17:00Z")
Keep the faith…it will all be worth it in the end. Good on ya for keeping positive during your treatment. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/29 "2008-08-03T17:34:03Z")
[QUOTE=Taters] A friend of mine had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, had the chemo and lost her hair too. It’s now back thicker than ever. [/QUOTE] Yes, I’ve noticed under my arms is nice and smooth (I normally have to shave there at least twice a week) and my legs are not as stubbly. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/30 "2008-08-03T17:44:44Z")
Hugs, **ivylass**. ---
**Author:** ![Gail](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Gail](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gail)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/31 "2008-08-03T17:52:25Z")
Ivylass, I think shaving your head was a very brave move. I haven’t shaved mine yet. I’m going for the very short, baby fine look myself. ---
**Author:** ![Soapbox\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Soapbox\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soapbox_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/32 "2008-08-03T18:09:03Z")
Hair is a small price to pay for a clean bill of health in five years, and I have no doubts that you’ll beat this. You and your family are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/33 "2008-08-03T18:28:48Z")
Benefit of shaved head: WIGS. Oh man, when I had my head shaved, I had about 5 or 6 different wigs. So one day I could be blonde, long hair, next day a red bob, next day brunette, whatever. That was a lot of fun! If you look online you can find some pretty reasonably priced synthetic wigs. ETA: I’m not suggesting you start wearing wigs all the time. I certainly never did. It’s just fun to have the option of accessorizing with your hair as well as your clothes and such, on occasion. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Have\_Hippos\_In\_My\_Garden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4491bb/32.png) [@I\_Have\_Hippos\_In\_My\_Garden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Have_Hippos_In_My_Garden)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/34 "2008-08-03T19:33:06Z")
Ivylass, I don’t know you but I wanted to say you have so much strength. Your post struck such a chord with me. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/35 "2008-08-03T19:47:08Z")
Hair is replaceable. You are not. Hang in there, girl, and fight the good fight. We’re on your side! ---
**Author:** ![LilGypsyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@LilGypsyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilGypsyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/36 "2008-08-03T20:23:21Z")
Hey, **Ivylass** , just wanted to say you have a great attitude, and made me realize that the inconsequential nonsense I had been bitching about all day long was really just that. So I’ll make you a deal…I’m a cosmetology student at the new Aveda Institute in Winter Park. In a few months, when the fuzz grows into that “can’t-do-anything-with-it” length, swing by the school and I’ll give you a complimentary “I Kicked Cancer’s Ass!” 'do and color, if you want. 😃 I’m thinking a Faux-Hawk or something else that says “Lookit me and all my awesome-osity!!” 😛 Now that I think about it, I am going to bring that up when I go back to school this week. I think we need to organize a Survivor Beauty Nite or something. Cause, you know, every girl likes to be pampered! 🆒 You’re awesome, **Ivy** , really. Congrats and good luck! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/37 "2008-08-03T22:16:38Z")
I’ve been watching your threads, and am glad your doing so well. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/38 "2008-08-03T22:52:32Z")
You _still_ rock! Don’t forget to sunscreen that pretty head. If it’s whiter than the rest of you, use some self tanner. Don’t let it burn! Since it’s never been exposed, it can burn very easily. I’m sure they told you to use lots of sunscreen anyway, since the chemo can make you sunburn much more easily. You’re still in my thoughts every day. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/39 "2008-08-03T23:30:30Z")
[QUOTE=Gail] Ivylass, I think shaving your head was a very brave move. I haven’t shaved mine yet. I’m going for the very short, baby fine look myself. [/QUOTE] I couldn’t do that…I had noticeable bald spots. I hope yours stays baby fine! **LilGypsyGirl** , I think that’s a wonderful idea! Maybe you can contact your local chapter of the American Cancer Society and see what you can offer up. They have a program called Look Good Feel Better that helps with cosmetics and skin care (they’re sending me a DVD) but I don’t think anyone has talked about how to take care of a patient \*after \*their hair comes back. **picunurse** , I’m planning on wearing a do-rag or a cap or hat or something at all times, so no fear of a sunburned pate. Since 80% of your body heat escapes from your head (I think that’s the stat) wearing something on my head will help me regulate my body temperature. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-goes-the-hair/458624/40 "2008-08-04T13:34:32Z")
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