Color Hair ???

[still smiling]

Has anyone colored their hair while on Interferon & Ribavirin? I dont want to do anything that will make more fall out. This is week 19 and its coming out alot I think. Such an important question.Thanks

[susan400]

If you want to do it and it makes you feel better than, JUST DO IT!!!  

[mumsie]

Hi there I colored my hair thru tx ,it made me feel better,I just can't stand the grey,it also makes it look thicker.I'm still loosing hair,about six weeks post tx....oh well....hats are great!!!! I did change my color to as my skin got sooo pale try and have some fun with it ,it's good for the sole..take care Sue

[jonihs]

Coloring your hair probably won't hurt your hair, however your hair absorbs chemicals faster than any other part of your body except palms and bottoms of feet. I went through haz. mat. training in 1990 and worked superfund jobs for 4 years. Every chemical has a target organ. The chemicals in most hair coloring products target the liver. The ones that don't, target the kidneys. Just a little FYI. Joni

[DownThisRoad]

I colored my hair all the way through treatment.  My hair is a darker blonde anyway but I've always had a couple of low - lights and then bleach highlights with golden blonde done for years.

I was afraid to damage my already damaged, dry and falling out hair...so I waited and waited.  Then around my 6 months on the meds I broke down and went to my hairdresser and got my hair done. She used a very very low processing system on me during my treatment; mild coloring and mild bleach.

It really didn't make a difference in the condition of my hair one way or the other.  Didn't make it feel better, didn't make it fall out more....just gave me a nice feeling to know that all the roots were covered......so I had thin beautiful highlighted and colored hair.

Since I've been off my treatment, I continue to do the same with my hair.  Since I've been off my treatment meds, my hair is comming back so much thicker and nicer than ever before.  Really feels good and feels good to blow dry and style.

There is life for your HAIR after these meds. My hair has never felt so good & me too !

~dtr.

[Ella Mackenzie]

Just finished with the semi perm hair color and boy do I feel better. No more hair loss than usual and no more grey.
Thank you so much. My hair even looks thicker!

[susan400]

I put the store bought lightening product on my hair here at home.  It's like a shampoo type, Loreal.  I leave it on for less time than what the say because my hair takes to it so quickly.  I have had baby fine hair for most of my life.  Whenever it starts falling out, usually about 5 mon. into my treatment, the new growth of baby hairs are constantly tickling my face.  No matter what I try, barrets, headband, or whatever, they also sneak out of there and tickle my face.   :)   Makes me want to shave my whole head!

Susan

[silvermoon]

GREAT!!  glad I could help..The stuff I recommended isn't harsh like the stuff they use elsewhere.. no stripping, etc...no strong smells, no ammonia..  I don't know what color you use. but mixing in some of  the champagne color it turns the streaks of grey to golden highlights!!

[Ella Mackenzie]

Thank you for the info. I will try to get some before I leave on my most deserved vacation on Tuesday.

[cindee]

Hi and these men just don't understand how much us ladies...like our hair!!!!!! LOL (only kidding men)!!!!! :)

I do however want to Thank-You again, when I was almost done with tx. I asked you about perming my hair.....you told me if it was in good condition and not breaking off...and I had no color on it...I could do it!

Well...I did, I figured I couldn't look any worse and I could get a wig!!!!! Well me and my g'daughter did my perm! And NO girls, I didn't use a perm from the pharmacy...I went for it all the way!

As for having gone to cosmo. school in the past....I still can buy professional perms. I used a Zotos....chemically heated activated! And it did wonderfully!!!!

But before I did my perm I used a lot of extra conditioners on it....hot oil tx too! I started to condition my hair really everyday for about 2 wks before I did my perm. I had no problems at all.

I want to TY again Galen for your expertise, and advice. When I finished my perm and took out the first couple rods...I was on top of the world!!!!!

I will NEVER forget you GALEN for making me "feel" much better, when I was in such a low point in my life!!!!!

I even paid my g.daughter $10.00 for putting the solutions on every rod!!!!!! LOL She told me "Gigi" you don't have to pay me..I told her it was sooooooo worth all her help in making me "feel" so much better.

GALEN you are way UP there in my book!!!!! I will always love you for that! Sincerely, Cindee ;)

[Sam Hall]

Dump toxic chemicals anywhere brilliant.
Save them up. That's what i do.
SH

[Sam Hall]

Dump toxic chemicals on your head?
Brilliant!

[kojak66]

Dump toxic chemicals on your head?
Brilliant!

[kojak66]

Dump toxic chemicals on your head?
Brillant!

[new-sojourn]

My hair grew in very dark and in bouncy curls w/o the grey (I'm 57).  Its a totally different texture, grows very fast and even my dear departed mother thought I was dying it! The most fall out was about 16wks to about 4 wks after tx (24wks).  I cut it really short and it grew into this whole new do!  Go figure...

[silvermoon]

Clairol's 'Beautiful' collection is temporary, and especially for covering grey.. you simply wash hair, put it on, let sit 30 min..rinse thoroughly, then use conditioner, it is available at beauty supply stores open to the public.  very easy on the hair..  supposed to last 3-6 weeks, depending...

[Ella Mackenzie]

At around week 15 I stopped coloring and highlighting my hair because I started losing so much. I am 2 days post tx and it is  falling out in handfuls....I keeep looking in mirror to see my part-line getting wider and wider.  My doc said not to add insult to injury and my colorist won't touch my hair in this condition.

I haven't gone this long without coloring so it has been interesting to see what the real color of my hair actually is. It is not pretty, lots of grey and friends are staring at it not saying a word but I know what they are thinking. I finished treatment on Thursday so I think I will wait a while before I color. I was thinking I'd do a non-permanent color just to cover grey temporarily.
I hate being grey but I would hate being bald even more.

[Showboat]

Hey!!!!!  If you decide to take Silvermoon's advice and go with the black wig.....can I borrow your red one?????  I am still waiting for my hair to grow back (ended 48wks in May)  LOL.......

[doll face]

This is my second time on tx and I have colored my hair the whole time altough not as often. Both times I lost about 1/3 of my hair between week 16 and 28. After I finished tx the first time my hair started growing right back, so hopefully it will again this time. Good Luck to you.   Kim

[silvermoon]

.Lou...errrr.sorry, ..Louise...???..I am casting my vote....the black wig would be much more stunning  on you with the red dress... the reds might clash!!  and definitely 5 inch spike heels to show off your lovely calves.. I hope you're wearing silk stockings with seams ???. If you're going to dress, at least do it right!!
LOL..you are TOOOOO much.. now hurry or you'll be late!!!  ya don't want to keep those handsome, strapping lumberjacks waiting, do you??    meeeeoooooowwwww!

[honey1616]

I would love to do something with my hair!!!  But am scared what is left will stay in towel and then I will have nothing!! I am natural blonde and never used color but since my hair started thinning so bad at 4 month mark,,,I had to cut it from shoulder about 2 inches,,,just to look a little thicker.  Ok,,,3 months later,,,still shedding and it has gotten darker!! I have so much red in my whats left of hair now!! Seriously,,,I know you guys keep saying its only hair,,,but this whole thing is freaking me out and now I'm thinking should I lighten it????

[silvermoon]

I have read and been told that permanent color  is a NoNo... but semi permanent colors, temporary color and tints are OK..coz the process is different and doesn't stress the hair as much????  also.. that perms are NoNo's..   I guess it might make a difference if your hair is already over processed, or in good condition, or if you have 'virgin hair'...LOL ?????

[jonihs]

I was told by my doctor not to ever color my hair again because of the toxic effects to my liver. However I have cirrhosis, so I don't imagine it applies to everyone.  Joni

[unico]

Dear Galen! Wow I am glad you

[still smiling]

Thank you so much for your quick responses about hair coloring. I am so lucky to have found a place where I could actually ask and know that some people can relate and can give 1st hand experience accounnts!!!!! Thanks again