Today is hair washing day! Always is a nice feeling to wash my hair on Sundays. I used to be a daily hair washer and took for granted being able to do that. Since I'm doing the chemo cold cap to avoid or minimize hair loss, I have to be VERY gentle with my hair. I only wash it once a week now. I have to use a super gentle shampoo. I've never used a brush on it so that hasn't changed. I comb it with a wide tooth comb after washing, but the rest of the time just use my hands to (try to) keep it under control. I'm not supposed to use any heat styling products (but I cheat a little and use a flat iron on my bangs). I try not to use much in the way of styling products except for spray-in or leave-in conditioner.
After 2 chemo treatments, I should've lost most or all of it by now. The cold cap seems to be working and I'm happy about that. It wasn't that bad, but it's quite a regimen.
I have to wear it for an hour before chemo, all during, and 3 hours after.... and it is COLD. It's supposed to be about -32 to -35 degrees (yes, I said negative). We have to switch it every 30 minutes to a new one. Usually right around the time, my head gets used to the cold temperature, it's time to switch to a new one. The kit comes with 6 caps so we keep rotating them. We keep them in dry ice during chemo to keep them super cold. Only 2 more chemo treatments with the cold caps!
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