How To Look Gorgeous While Going Through Chemotherapy
Look g
orgeous while going through chemotherapy? I’m not joking, it’s definitely possible! While the thought of losing your hair makes most women shudder, it can actually be a very liberating experience!
On the positive side, look how much time you’ll free up every morning not having to comb, brush, wash, dry, tease, gel, spray your hair into submission!
I thought I was going to hate being bald, but once I got over the negativity of the situation, I actually rather enjoyed it!
Once my hair started to fall out, I had my husband get out the electric clippers and buzz it all off (I looked kind of like Sinead O’Connor). Then I went through my scarves and got good at tying them on my head in new ways. I even went to a few stores and found some really amazing scarves – they were so beautiful, I felt really happy about wearing them. Since it was summer in Australia while I was undergoing my chemo sessions, I didn’t want the discomfort of a wig.
Here’s a link to a good website where they’ll teach you how to tie a head scarf a couple of different ways. I really like the chain knot wrap.
Then I discovere
d jewelry making and began to learn how to make really wonderful dangly earrings to pair with the scarves. I had so much fun, I nearly forgot I was a cancer patient! I highly recommend learning to do something creative while you’re undergoing chemotherapy – find something that you can get fired up about. It really helps you get through the discomfort of the treatments.
Another thing you can do is go to a beautician and get a manicure – or a pedicure – or a facial – or learn to do your makeup a new way. Take this opportunity to pamper yourself, have a little fun with it!
I’ve found a wonderful website with some beautiful scarves – click here to go to that site. Once you’re there, find the link for the scarf page. They have some that are 100% cotton that would be so comfortable to wear on your head during the summer.
Have fun with your new look!
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