Scalp Care During Chemotherapy Chemo Hair Loss

Intro to Scalp Care During Chemotherapy Chemo Hair Loss

It’s natural to have a rollercoaster of emotions about hair loss. After the mental shock of the idea of hair loss, everyone deals with it differently than others during chemotherapy chemo hair loss.

For some, no matter how well they were mentally prepared for hair loss it was still very upsetting.

Others may just have thinning hair. 

Others may shave it off so as to claim their power in the matter. 

Some act like it’s no big deal. 

It’s personal. 

One thing we have found from countless comments, is that getting your hair back as beautifully and quickly as possible is a priority for most! 

So.

If you are missing your routine of shampooing and styling your hair; take on a different routine to cleanse and nurture your scalp instead….coming up!

It’s important to take great care of your scalp to keep your hair follicles nourished.

As you probably already know, chemotherapy is killing “rapidly dividing cells,” aka cancer, and it doesn’t know that hair cells are rapidly dividing cells as well. So, that’s why some have more hair loss than others. 

In a moment, we’ll be giving some tips that will help to “message” your follicles that not EVERYTHING is out to kill them.

AND, with this approach, you will lessen the insult to injury challenge.

This may be why some people don’t lose all their hair.

We compare it to the straw that broke the camel’s back. 

If you are doing many things that are already burdening the follicles, chemo comes along like the straw and breaks the camel’s (follicle’s) back! 

Continue reading to discover some daily tips for scalp care during chemotherapy hair loss to ease to burden. 

Once your treatments are complete, you will have set the stage for better hair growth! 

Scalp Care During Chemotherapy Chemo Hair Loss

Cleanse your scalp regularly: Use a gentle, natural, and chemical-free shampoo to cleanse your scalp. Belegenza Natural Hair Care’s IlLustrious Shampoo & Cleanser is your best option. It’s gentle, low-lathering, SLS-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, petrolatum-free, mineral oil-free, phthalate-free, and more….. or less! LOL! 

Avoid substances that collect in or on your follicles: A few decades ago we worried about petroleum and mineral oil in hair products.

But now, with “progress”, manufacturers have replaced those oils with silicones, acrylates, waxes, quaterniums, and plasticizers, which clog your hair follicles. IlLustrious Shampoo & Cleanser will gently lift those leftover residues helping to encourage your scalp for growth!

Massage your scalp: Using the pads of your fingers, move in a circular motion all around your scalp. This helps to ease tension and increases blood flow to your hair follicles.

Use a natural oil to seal in moisture: Apply a natural oil to your scalp to help nourish the scalp and soothe any irritation. Belegenza Natural Hair Care’s SpotLite Shine Serum is a wonderful moisturizer for your scalp. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and non-sticky.

Protect your scalp from the environment: A daily dose of sunshine can lift our spirits and help heal our bodies.
With thin hair and bare scalps, it’s important to protect the scalp. You can wear head coverings and but beware of silicones, acrylates, and other chemicals in sunscreen. It’s important to consult your medical team about your treatment as it may increase your sensitivity to the sun as well!

Remember to cover your head during the winter because you can lose a lot of heat from your head.

Wash your head coverings: It’s important to wash your head coverings regularly to prevent unnecessary scalp irritation.

If there is a build-up of naturally occurring bodily secretions, like perspiration, oil, and skin shedding, it can irritate your scalp.

Follow the care labels in your head covering to ensure you are cleaning properly. For wigs, make sure you are washing appropriately for human hair or synthetic hair.

Pillowcase: Use a pillowcase made from natural fibers such as silk, cotton, or linen. Synthetic fibers, like nylon, can irritate sensitive skin, plus they can feel uncomfortable. 

Conclusion to Scalp Care During Chemotherapy Chemo Hair Loss

It’s important to use gentle, natural, and nourishing products on your scalp. Some experience some sensitivity and irritation on their scalp during hair fall.

This is normal and usually subsides after a few days. If you see red spots that are very itchy this may be an inflamed hair follicle, called folliculitis.

Folliculitis is an inflammation of your hair follicle. With folliculitis, you will notice the formation of little red spots at the follicle opening. It can cause tenderness and intense itching, however, don’t scratch because doing so may further inflame your skin. Try tapping the itch, or using the beds of your nails without the free edge to satisfy the itch.

Always speak to your medical team if you have itchy and painful spots on your scalp.

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp…and that’s Belegenza’s specialty!

Be sure to print a copy of “12 Everyday Things Slowing Hair Growth: Hair Thinning Reversed,” and Silicone Derivatives AVOID List, now. 

Now is the time to prepare. 

There is a 68-day window after chemo that is so important to be sure that each follicle is prepared for growth and does not stop growing permanently. 

Be sure to have all things ready for this moment as well. Belegenza has chemo packages that will do all the work for you, and you want this during your treatments AND immediately after, for sure! 

Packages last up to 90 days, so even if you just order once, you will be doing your follicles an enormous favor! 

If later you decide to downgrade to conventional products, you can. If you are like our other super appreciative and obsessed customers, you can come back to Belegenza. 

PLUS. Did you know that you will receive Alan & Cheryl’s personal phone and text? You will have  “concierge” service with us. Yes. Actually Alan & Cheryl. 

What other company does all this and cares so much?

Only Belegenza, Alan & Cheryl!

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