{"id":194,"date":"2015-10-29T10:20:10","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T15:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2015-10-29T14:20:34","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T19:20:34","slug":"7-strategies-for-managing-your-hair-post-chemo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2015\/10\/29\/7-strategies-for-managing-your-hair-post-chemo\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Strategies for Managing Your Hair Post Chemo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ReneesCorner_ChatBoxQuote2\"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it always causes me to reflect on loved ones specifically impacted by cancer. We have all been touched
\nby\u00a0cancer. Personally, I\u2019ve lost my father, grandmother and aunt to cancer in the past 15 years. Like so many others, I also have family and friends who are winning the battle against breast cancer each day. So, it\u2019s extremely important to me to support women in their breast cancer journey.<\/p>\n

\"Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Fact_IG_10.06.15\"<\/a>Cancer patients can lose hair after chemo because \u2014 while chemotherapy is effective at killing <\/span>rapidly dividing cells \u2014 it can\u2019t tell the
\ndifference between cancer cells and normal cells, like hair follicles.<\/span>Chemo treatments not only cause hair loss, but they\u00a0also change the\u00a0texture of the hair and can <\/span>cause hair to grow back more slowly. When the hair begins to grow back in, women often witness curlier, darker hair. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During hair shows, I often get asked by women who are either in or post-chemo treatment how to care for their \u201cchemo hair\u201d. They are unsure how to manage either the thinner hair as it grows back in. Or maybe they have chosen a chemical-free path for their hair post chemo and are new to the natural hair world. Here are a few strategies I share with women on managing through the post-chemo transition: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Hair regrowth after chemo is weak and low in protein, so avoid bristle brushes or heat drying\"2000px-Hair_follicle-en.svg\"
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Use sulfate-free shampoos, such as our Squeaky Clarifying Shampoo or Rich & Funky Moisturizing Shampoo. Both are free of sulfates and are fused with comfrey and willow bark to promote hair growth
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Use products supplemented proteins such as Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin and Wheat Amino Acids which have a protein structure similar to that of the naturally occurring keratin in our hair <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Massage the scalp regularly with a light oil such as Coconut Oil. Scalp massages promote sebum production and increases blood flow to the scalp. Both of these result in increased hair growth.
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  5. Expose your hair to daylight. It has been shown a scalp covered <\/span>for extended periods of time experience slower hair re-growth <\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Continue to give your hair \u2014 regardless of length or density \u2014 periodic trims to promote growth<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Avoid hairstyles that create stress or pull on the edges of the hair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"UFD_IG_BreastCancerMonth_Buy_Get_Give_Ad<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    In honor of the many women who are winning the battle against cancer, and those who have lost their personal battle, Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter is supporting breast cancer awareness month. For every purchase over $35 made on the website, Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter will give a 2 oz of Rich & Funky Moisturizing Shampoo to the purchaser and donate a 2 oz of Rich & Funky Moisturizing Shampoo to a non-profit focused on supporting women in their breast cancer journey. In 2016, we will host a series of workshops across the U.S., specifically for women post-chemo, to share some of the above strategies among other facts and tips on managing your hair post chemo. <\/span><\/p>\n

    If you ever have any questions about your hair, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us. We\u2019re always here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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