After my oncologist went over my treatment protocol, which included 6 months of ABVD chemotherapy treatments, one of the side effects of the regimen included hair loss. Knowing I would most likely lose all my hair, I decided to cut it shorter and shorter, until I decided to shave it off. I know some patients that tried the Chemo Cold Caps, but didn’t have much success with it. I didn’t even bother with trying any alternatives, or finding ways to preserve my hair. I decided to embrace this new journey head on, literally 😉  My goal was to focus on the inside, being happy and healthy.

If you’re undecided about shaving your head, hopefully this helps 🙂

Reasons to shave your head:

1. Cut it shorter and shorter…  I cut my hair from shoulder-length to a bob to begin with. A month later, I cut it into a pixie, and then a few weeks after, I shaved it. I never thought I would like a shorter hair cut on me, but to be honest, I’m probably going to keep this new short cut for life! I love it and it’s so easy to style. If it wasn’t for shaving my head, I would’ve never found this new favorite hairstyle. So try it out and have fun with it! This is the time to try all those different hairstyles you always wondered if you could rock 😉 Here are some photos and film of when I shaved my head. 
2. Get it done with. It’s going to all fall off eventually. There is no point in hanging onto your hair as it gets thinner and thinner. Some women lose it in clumps, and for some the hair thins out, until they eventually shave it. I shaved my head even before my first treatment, and it felt so great starting off that way. I felt ready. Chances are, if you’re told you’re going to lose your hair, it’s going to go at some point 😦
3. Embrace it. It’s going to be your new look, own it! These days, so many women are rocking a shaved head. Some people didn’t even realize I was going through chemo, and thought it was my “fashion statement” and my new look. Don’t hide behind a beanie, hat, scarf or a wig. Embrace this new chapter in your life. It feels so much better to be yourself than to hide away.
4. Find your inner strength. Shaving my head was one of the most incredible feelings I’ve ever felt. It was so empowering that it made me realized I had so much more strength than I ever believed I had. After shaving my head, I felt so strong and so proud of myself.
5. No bad hair days. Needs to explanation 😉 Roll down the windows in the car and stick your head out. No wind to blow your hair across the face, so instead, enjoy the beautiful breeze from ear to ear.