Question:
Im 10 weeks post Op and losing my hair but i really need to color it
is it safe to color my hair now??? — [Deactivated Member] (posted on October 9, 2001)
October 8, 2001
It's safe. I've colored my hair a few times since surgery in February and
it hasn't affected the loss one way or the other.
— Meredith A.
October 8, 2001
I colored my hair to replenish the shine and I am 7 weeks post op. It did
my hair good. But I HIGHLY recommend that you buy a really good shampoo
and conditioner. It's worth the extra bucks!!!!!
— [Deactivated Member]
October 9, 2001
I have found that washing my hair with vinegar after
I use my regular shampoo in between coloring helps.
It gives my hair the shine that I would get without
using chemicals all the time. Hope that hopes
— Antonia D.
October 9, 2001
i am taking biotin vitamins and using biotin shampoo and conditioner. i am
6 weeks post op and have had highlights done. I think once the hair is
grown out of the scalp, it doesn't matter what you do. Hair is actually
dead cells. Taking care of the hair follicle is literally an inside job.
eat your protein, drink your water, and be confident that the hair will
grow back. Of course, if mine falls out I will be hysterical! Good luck.
— michelle R.
October 9, 2001
I have colored my hair a few times since the surgery. I am still losing
hair, but at least what hair is left is golden blonde--not gray!
— ctyst
October 9, 2001
I have to tell you that I am 7 weeks post-op this Wed. and I dyed my hair
at 5 weeks. The roots were starting to show a little too much. I also
started taking something called Nourishair (biotin) that I got from GNC and
my hair right now looks better than it did before surgery. I was told that
you don't lose your hair but than it breaks off thus giving the apprearance
of losing it. Good Luck!!
— Betty M.
October 9, 2001
I colored my hair at about 12 weeks post op and did just fine. In fact
getting rid of the gray really helped me feel better about myself. I had
lost about 40 pounds and people hadn't noticed. After I colored my hair
it's like the light went on and people started noticing all kinds of things
about me.
— georgiacarol
October 9, 2001
It's topical , go for it. Use a good conditioner and DO NOT EVER brush wet
hair , use a comb. Coloring usually gives the hair more body.
— Rose A.
October 9, 2001
By the way, i noticed that a couple of people were saying that hair breaks
off rather than comes out so I have made it a point to look the last few
days. Nope, mine is coming out at the root. It still has the little root
piece attached. Darn. I was hoping I could use the hair strengthening
products to slow it down. Oh, well. I guess I'll just have to wait it out
:)
— ctyst
October 9, 2001
I am 17 weeks post op and have been losing my hair for over a month. It
seems to getting worse instead of better. I have colored my hair one time
with ok results. I used Loving care color rinse that washes out after 6 to
12 shampoo's. I figured since it has no ammonia or peroxide that it would
be better for my hair. Funny thing is, its not the gray hair that is
falling out but my natural color hairs!
— Mattsmom34
October 9, 2001
there seem to be many opinions on hair loss. when i had my consult with dr
newhoff he said that hair loss is caused by anesthesia & if u have had
surgery before & never lost ur hair u wont lose any now. well i have
had plenty of surgeries & have never lost one hair so i sure hope he's
right.
— sheryl titone
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