HAIRCARE Haircare, scalp care and headscarf tips & tricks.

Haircare

Managing your options during treatment.

The second thing I did was google hair loss.” For so many women, the potential of losing their hair during treatment is one of their top concerns. Hair loss is most often temporary. There are many ways to take care of your scalp, plenty of wig options should you choose to wear one, and some great fashion options to help you get creative and express yourself!

Like you, your scalp deserves tender love and care. An itchy scalp is a common side effect– whether you have lost hair or not. Massage an anti-dandruff shampoo into your scalp and let it sit for 2 to 5 min. The antiinflammatory properties can be very soothing. But don’t use it more than twice a week as it can be drying as well – the opposite of what you want! When moisturizing your face, don’t be shy to go all the way up onto your scalp and give it another nice massage.

If you still have your hair and are itchy or red underneath, ask your doctor if a prescription antiinflammatory lotion is right for you. If so, make sure you follow the directions, including tapering use over a prolonged time period.

COOLER HEADS

You may have heard about scalpcooling to minimize hair loss during treatment. Scalp-cooling is available in Canada through a handful of providers. Check with your medical team to ensure it is appropriate for your cancer type and treatment. To date, scalpcooling is not covered under insurance plans. To be effective, scalp-cooling must be used during every chemotherapy treatment.

Heads Up

Style your headscarf with cool, easy options:

TUBE STYLE Place the tube on your head and simply tie the excess back in a ponytail using a hair elastic. Easy to use and wear!1

SIDE KNOT STYLE

Using a rectangular scarf – centre it on your head and tie it behind either ear. Let it dangle or twist it together & create a bun. 2 4

CROWN STYLE Using a rectangular scarf, centre it on your head and bring 2 ends to the back, then one side. Twist the ends, place over 3 top and tuck in ends.

FRONT BOW STYLE

Using a square scarf, fold it in half into a triangle. Tie in a front knot & tuck in the middle corner. Done!

Click here to see more styles and scarf-tying demos.

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