Breast cancer
posted by bettersoon
04 October 2013

Can I dye my brows now chemo is done?

Last reply: 21 October 2015 11:50

Hi ladies,
Anyone know what the score is on tinting eyebrows after chemo? I finished taxol three weeks ago and have some brows back... but you can't see them they're so fair! It's a shame as my head of hair is going great guns!
Is there a reason why prople avoid hair dye after chemo?
Thanks as always!

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commented by WicklowLady
04 October 2013

21 October 2015 11:50

You should be out if chemo at least 6 months before you can use a chemical dye. You can use vegetable dyes. If I were you I'd get a good eye pencil , there are great ones out there. I used an isa Dora one it was great.

commented by bettersoon
04 October 2013

21 October 2015 11:50

Thanks for the advice Image removed.

Do you know why they advise to stay away from chemical dyes?

Cheers!

commented by WicklowLady
04 October 2013

21 October 2015 11:50

I'm presuming they don't want chemical poison going into your system

commented by Kathleen
04 October 2013

21 October 2015 11:50

Hi

Here is a link explaining the guidelines on dying hair after chemo.

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer- ... fter-chemo

Good luck

Kath

commented by LindyLu
05 October 2013

21 October 2015 11:50

Hi bettersoon, if you are up to it you could get yourself into one of the Dept Stores in Dublin eg Arnotts and ask for a makeover (they are usually free else it might cost ya but you can use the charge against something you buy). The makeup lady could give you advice on how to apply makeup on the lack of brows.

I remember the head on my hair growing back on taxol but towards the end of the taxol my brows and lashes fell out. Go figure!!! I'd say there were missing for all of a month.

Hopefully they will be back before you know it.

Lindylu

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