Dad and I have been broadening our horizons a bit this week. Not only is he my new gym buddy (few men would be so brave in their sixties, I might add) but he and I went to the barber's for a hot shave of my bald head.I had thought of my need for a close shave when I realized that the front of my hair had fallen out much more than the back and that I was looking mighty patchy. I wasn't sure if I could even get a smooth head shave, being a girl and living outside of Chicago... but you can! We headed over to Northtown Barber Shop on 1161 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary and were welcomed for a drop-in shave. The sweet Lebanese owners, pulled out all of the stops for me and even recommended Nioxin hair products once I was done chemo to help my hair grow back-in thick and quickly. I learned that Nioxin was initially developed just for us chemies.
A shout out to my nurse Debbie Lamb, who floats between multiple clinics, just like Elle, and who said that she stayed up late last night discovering youngladyoldcancer.com. I was so flattered and now I know what it feels like to be famous, wonderful! So in conclusion, if you're losing your hair and you want to get the smooth effect then I recommend a hot shaving cream and straight razor experience. I can't wait for Kill to rub sunscreen onto my little bald head this summer! Yay!
p.s. If you see me in the flesh then I recommend that you rub my newly shorn head. It feels very velvety and you now have my permission :).
6 comments:
I am so glad you posted about this Cail! What a great thing to do, and most ladies would not think of it. You look beautiful and smooth! xoxox
What a beautiful look Cail !! Some people don't have a well shaped head for the bald look ( like me ) but you do.... well done. And great of your dad to have the connection and take you. Love you tons. xxoo
Holy moly, you look great! Remember that photo you posted a few weeks ago, with the bald lady... Was it from Star Trek? Anyway, you do look like her. You sure can work baldness.
Also, you're amazing.
Love!
Lys
I feel famous now too! Great blog – engaging, inspirational and exceptionally well written.
Also, I can attest to the velvety smooth result of the straight razor.
Take good care and see you soon,
Debstar
Lovely.
My hair just started falling out, and I am not a fan of the mess and itchiness. Think I will head to the barber tomorrow to experience this myself
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