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At what point did you decide to shave it all off?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Mar 7, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Favorites
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Jennifer replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
I'm at that point too! Me and my husband talk about it, but I haven't done it yet! I'm thinking about it too..
Lauren Simpson replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
It was liberating shaving my head. I contemplated doing it many time and disscused it with my family. One night my older sister and i were hanging out(at this point i only had about 10% of my hair on my head) and i just decided to do it. We just…
JeffreySF replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
Miss Peggy shaved my head too!!!
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Gracias Joy!! Es que me resulta muy dificil esto...siempre fui muy prolija y ahora me siento muy desarreglada...Acá el calor es muy intenso y quería saber si se aguanta una peluca...no quisiera que todo el mundo sepa de mi problema y…
Joy Cortes left a comment for Karina
Saludos Karina...Nadie se da cuenta...consegui una peluca que fue el mismo estilo que yo usaba..lo unico es que es mas claro, pero la gente no se atreve preguntar..mis amigas me preguntan si hice un alisado!!! Uso la marca Tressallure...es…
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Hola Joy!! Te felicito por tu actitud!! Yo tengo efluvio telógeno y mi cabello está horrible y cada vez menos controlable..quería preguntarte como se lleva una peluca..la sentis cómoda? la gente se da cuenta? se soporta…
Joy Cortes left a comment for Karina
Te tengo que conseguir la marca....pero lo compre en un beauty aqui en PR!
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I finally did it! I shaved it all off and you know what...it felt great and was worth it! It's funny how I still put a quarter size of shampoo on my head still!!! LOL! Oh well! It is such a relief not see hair clogging up the drain and just…
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Usas peluca? Cuál¿?
Thomas replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
:)
JeffreySF replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
Hi Joy,
I shaved my head for the first time after 2 months of AA. It was heading towards AU.
I went to my hairstylist who works with cance victims and alopecians. It was a liberating experience as I felt I was taking control of my alopecia before…
Kayleigh George replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
I decided to shave the rest of my hair of when i lost most of the front on the hair line... as i had long hair i found it very painful as my hair was falling out and since i had it shaved off its not as painful.
But in ways when i had my head shaved…
Tenille Gee replied to Joy Cortes's discussion 'At what point did you decide to shave it all off?'
Thanks Mary, it was an amazing experience for me, highly recommend it.
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- At 12:05pm on July 13, 2009,
Karina said…
- Gracias Joy!! Es que me resulta muy dificil esto...siempre fui muy prolija y ahora me siento muy desarreglada...Acá el calor es muy intenso y quería saber si se aguanta una peluca...no quisiera que todo el mundo sepa de mi problema y me haga preguntas...El gorro lo usas sólo?
- At 10:20pm on July 12, 2009,
Karina said…
- Hola Joy!! Te felicito por tu actitud!! Yo tengo efluvio telógeno y mi cabello está horrible y cada vez menos controlable..quería preguntarte como se lleva una peluca..la sentis cómoda? la gente se da cuenta? se soporta el calor?
- At 1:33am on July 7, 2009,
Joy Cortes said…
- I finally did it! I shaved it all off and you know what...it felt great and was worth it! It's funny how I still put a quarter size of shampoo on my head still!!! LOL! Oh well! It is such a relief not see hair clogging up the drain and just WAITING for it to all fall out!
I am in control!! Thank you guys for all your support! Bought a wig with my hairdresser..the Dr. thought it was real and asked what was I doing in his office!? Under a special treatment.he has been dealing with patients with AA for over 20 years with successful results! NO NEEDLES!!!! There is hope people! Don't lose it!!! God Bless! And Love you all!!
- At 8:50pm on July 6, 2009,
Karina said…
- Usas peluca? Cuál¿?
- At 10:31pm on May 5, 2009,
Ronda said… - I had my husband shave mine off.
Its been 1 yr. ago.
I was kinda said but after he did it, it was ok and alot better feeling.
Like starting over with new start.
So when ever you are ready just do it.
- At 1:39pm on April 15, 2009,
Priya said… - HI How r u?
Hows ur flu now? R u takin meds for it?
I m doing fine here.
I liv in New Delhi, India. Yah I was born & brought up here. :)
Take care,
Priya
- At 4:06pm on April 14, 2009,
Myllie said… - Thanks for the add!!
Grtz, Myllie
- At 11:09am on April 6, 2009,
Priya said…
- Hi Joy,
Tks for the add!!
How r u doin?
- At 12:45am on April 5, 2009,
Squonk said… - Hola Joy! Mis papas viven en el barrio Islote...
- At 10:27am on April 2, 2009,
KD said… - Hey Joy thank you for being your friend :) !! How are you doing ?? :) regard
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