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November 4, 2025
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A MyBCTeam Member

Both times I had chemo I started coloring my hair after it was long enough for the color grab on to my hair which is about 1/2 inch growth. The first time I had chemo I decided to bleach my hair which was a bad idea. The new hair after chemo is extra fragile compared to your normal hair. The bleach made it really dry and straw like. This time around I colored my hair after 1/2 inch growth. I used an actual color, pink this time, instead of bleach. You want to use a color that isn't too harsh. I have been using a paraben free Pantene shampoo and Nexus Humectant conditioner and my hair is healthy and soft. I just colored it for the second time a few days ago since my hair had grown another 1/2 inch and my roots were showing and it's still in good condition. Don't worry about the color that gets on your scalp. It usually washes off your skin after 2 or 3 shampoos.

November 4, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

I figured I’ll have to wait until it’s long enough not to also color my scalp! Lol

November 4, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

I wouldn't do it unless you have a full head of hair like Jessica said. Your scalp can be very sensitive.

November 4, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

That's bizarre. I've never experienced this before on any website.

November 6, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

What’s even stranger is, the same thing happens on my FB page! I’ll post something or reply to a post and my posts don’t show up for a day or two! 🤷

November 6, 2025

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