To Shave or not to Shave...

Shave my head before Chemo?

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sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

I have a chance of losing my beautiful hair with my chemotherapy. I don't know the exact risk yet.

But do I shave now and be in control of my follicles? and be surprised if it does not all grow back?

Or leave it and freak the hell out if it does fall out?
 
Denbrought

Denbrought

I'd say shave it, a change of haircut is always a fun thing to do. Plus, everyone will be too distracted by it to suspect that you're making meth with school supplies.
 
drifter

drifter

sixpackshaker said:
At my age and hair fullness, a Mohawk will be a little sketchy...
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That's what would make it badass. Besides, it's not like you can't shave off the Mohawk anyway, right? I rocked a Mohawk for a couple days just for kicks, decided I didn't like it and buzzed it clean.
 
MindDetective

MindDetective

When my mom started chemo, I shaved my head in solidarity. It turns out I really liked the look. I let it grow back and when my hair did start thinning, I decided to make bald my regular look. The only other thing I have to add is this: If you are afraid that your hair won't grow back, it won't be because you shaved your head and it probably won't be because of the chemo either. It will be because you are genetically predisposed to it and it was going to happen eventually whether you shaved it or not. I say shave it when you see the first signs of loose hair. You don't have to do it today but be ready for it.
 
sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

Already working on the goatee. Started a beard, but shaved most because I thought I was getting a B-Day Party the other day. I don't like being too scraggly in photos.

I'll end up looking more like a shorter Butterbean than Picard.
 
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