Haircut

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So now it was time to deal with my hair. Actually, I had been dealing with my hair in an unusual way for at least a month previous to getting any chemotherapy. I bought two wigs, and wore them faithfully every day even when I had my full head of hair. I have kind of skinny, thin hair anyway, and it was fun to get used to wearing these cool wigs before I started losing my hair. It made the whole process easier for me.

The last thing I wanted to experience, on top of my other traumas, was waking up to hanks of hair on my pillow once I started chemo, so I decided to create a special event that represented the initiation I am going through. I planned a head shaving ritual with thirty of my women friends and a few honorary males, and every single one of them said they would come. I felt very honored.

I needed to cut off most of my hair before the ritual so the shaving would be quick and easy. Here are a few pictures of me going at it in my bathroom.

A little hesitant

Braver

Almost there

Ready to shave!

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