When diagnosed with cancer, you may think the worst, but you don’t have to look your worst. The best way to maintain your look through this experience is to invest in pre-planning. Hair and make-up care will lift your mood and make you feel better. Talk to your hairdresser and makeup artist and have them explain to you all the details of what you can expect, what you may need and any other fears or concerns you may have. Your hairdresser has been your guide and partner in the past let them be there for you now.
Here are some guidelines:
Lawrence’s 5 Tips
1. Day one of diagnosis: ask your doctor what is going to happen to your hair from the treatments. Call your hairdresser and let him/her know what is going on. See whether your stylist is the appropriate one for you during this ordeal or whether s/he can recommend someone who specializes in this kind of care.
2. Take a picture of what you look like now so you can get the right wig and skin tone to match your makeup before treatments. Supply your hairdresser and makeup artist with as many photos of you as you can. Create a hair and makeup folder to bring with you when you meet with your artists. Keep in mind that you are preparing to lose your hair through these processes.
3. Meet with your hairdresser and stylist and get a wig or ask where you can get one. Most hairdressers have a wig supplier or know where you can get the right one for you. Local cancer societies or cancer centers have beauty consultants. Most insurances cover some of the cost of a wig. Shave your head or cut your hair very short, so it is less traumatizing to you when you are losing your hair. This way you only see little hairs in your shower drain or on your pillow. Buy head wraps or turbans to walk around your home because your head may get cold; some people wear these instead of a wig.
4. Get your makeup done by a professional and have that person show you how to put it on. Remember that almost all of your hair comes off, eyebrows and eyelashes included, so they must be created with makeup or applied.
5. Maintain your beauty image and supplies through this whole process.
Remember that the hair loss process is fairly fast after you start your treatments, so time is of the essence now. When you look in the mirror, keep in mind that you are still YOU. Your hairdresser and makeup artist will guide you and make it easier so you will look great each day. The way you look in the mirror is the way the world is going to see you, so perfect your own artistry during this time. It’s only temporary. Ask for help from family, friends, doctors, beauty professionals, and anyone you may meet along the way who has been through it and may have some great tips for you. Remember your hairdresser is your friend.
Please let me hear your questions.
Lawrence
Lawrence@LawrencePitonza.com
www.LawrencePitonza.com
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