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Is thinning grey hair stronger?
We have lots of conversations here about thinning hair in here. Some loose a lot more than others, does anyone have any theories about the greyness mattering, concerning thinning and greying hair?
Well, it is 11 am and I just got out of bed about an hour ago -- a sleep-in day, "recovering" from a few days of activity and insufficient napping.
It is good to hear from all you wise, lovely women. Last time I was in graduate school (I am highly over-educated) a told a professor that the more I studied the more I realized I didn't know. She said that is the sign of wisdom. Maybe that's what aging is -- gaining wisdom over "smartness." I've learned a lot -- most of it the hard way -- but I feel less "smart" as time goes by. And that's just fine. Wow, that sure sounded philosophical!
In my years of my growing wisdom (about to turn 59) and especially after unsuccessful TX, I've decided to try to have more fun. So early this month I took a friend with me to see the Allman Brothers Band, a favorite in the 1960s and 70s. I was "high" on iced tea and my silver hairs shone at the outdoor concert. [Gregg Allman has undergone TX for HCV so I feel a kinship with him. (The other act was Phil Lesh -- a former Grateful Dead-er -- and Friends, and Lesh has HCV and a successful liver transplant).]
This week I am taking another old friend to see Jackson Browne in concert. I don't know about his HCV status, but he sure was pretty when he was young and I bet he still is.
So, rock on, everybody. Happy Tuesday.
PS -- these concerts require a couple of days rest before and after, but it's worth it.
It is good to hear from all you wise, lovely women. Last time I was in graduate school (I am highly over-educated) a told a professor that the more I studied the more I realized I didn't know. She said that is the sign of wisdom. Maybe that's what aging is -- gaining wisdom over "smartness." I've learned a lot -- most of it the hard way -- but I feel less "smart" as time goes by. And that's just fine. Wow, that sure sounded philosophical!
In my years of my growing wisdom (about to turn 59) and especially after unsuccessful TX, I've decided to try to have more fun. So early this month I took a friend with me to see the Allman Brothers Band, a favorite in the 1960s and 70s. I was "high" on iced tea and my silver hairs shone at the outdoor concert. [Gregg Allman has undergone TX for HCV so I feel a kinship with him. (The other act was Phil Lesh -- a former Grateful Dead-er -- and Friends, and Lesh has HCV and a successful liver transplant).]
This week I am taking another old friend to see Jackson Browne in concert. I don't know about his HCV status, but he sure was pretty when he was young and I bet he still is.
So, rock on, everybody. Happy Tuesday.
PS -- these concerts require a couple of days rest before and after, but it's worth it.
well i hadn't thought that far in advance Kristina! lol I am guessing if I use mirror you will have to know how to read backwards! maybe i can get some premade stick ems!
You know after my accident I was on steroids, honestly I grew so much hair! Most weird! Gone now, but it was weird, I could of been in a circus!
Oh wisdom scars, i think we all have enough of those, i guess the question is what did we learn from it?
You know after my accident I was on steroids, honestly I grew so much hair! Most weird! Gone now, but it was weird, I could of been in a circus!
Oh wisdom scars, i think we all have enough of those, i guess the question is what did we learn from it?
Deb - Will you use a mirror to write messages on the back of your head (lol - the mind boggles)....
And 'wholesale hair loss' ? !!! (that would be a good line on an advertisement for hair growth cream - Alagirl, you've missed your calling!!)
And strong glowing grey ones? (maybe this IFN is radioactive 'cos mine are like that too?)..
And chin hair refusing to budge. Hehe the joys of being 50.ish. (I've got one 'friend' on my chin who has been returning since my teens).
Of course ladies, you do realise these are all 'wisdom scars' .........
And 'wholesale hair loss' ? !!! (that would be a good line on an advertisement for hair growth cream - Alagirl, you've missed your calling!!)
And strong glowing grey ones? (maybe this IFN is radioactive 'cos mine are like that too?)..
And chin hair refusing to budge. Hehe the joys of being 50.ish. (I've got one 'friend' on my chin who has been returning since my teens).
Of course ladies, you do realise these are all 'wisdom scars' .........
Mine is thining, but not so much balding, most in the hairline front. My hair is really fine, but there is a lot of if.
Ala I sure wish you would feel better! You have been through so much! Worry about you. If I go bald totally I will write messages on the back of my head!
Ala I sure wish you would feel better! You have been through so much! Worry about you. If I go bald totally I will write messages on the back of my head!
I don't know about that hair thinning bit, I had wholesale hair LOSS, it was everywhere. It would pile up on the pillow next to my head in just one day and it was in huge clumps on the floor and even got into my food every time I would eat. I have REALLY REALLY thick hair normally and I would have been completely bald otherwise but I still lost so much hair that the thinning showed my scalp through it towards the end. It happened AFTER my tx but then, my bone marrow shut down around then too from all of the interferon and maybe that had something to do with it.
deb,
My greys are pretty tough too! I have dyed the entire time during TX, not as often as i would normally (thats was only because of the rash). I have the thinning, and its not so bad, its just looks burnt and unhealthy, no shine to it.
On the weekends If I am staying in, there is a product called cholestrol treatment, it helps with the dry scapl and adds a bit of moisture to your hair. I put it in and put a scarf on my head. It seems to help a little.
Silver is very becoming TOO!!!!
NY Deb I may by a wig for halloween for fun and maybe even wear after!!!
My greys are pretty tough too! I have dyed the entire time during TX, not as often as i would normally (thats was only because of the rash). I have the thinning, and its not so bad, its just looks burnt and unhealthy, no shine to it.
On the weekends If I am staying in, there is a product called cholestrol treatment, it helps with the dry scapl and adds a bit of moisture to your hair. I put it in and put a scarf on my head. It seems to help a little.
Silver is very becoming TOO!!!!
NY Deb I may by a wig for halloween for fun and maybe even wear after!!!
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