Article: Dealing With Hair Loss After Chemotherapy
Dealing With Hair Loss After Chemotherapy
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we wanted to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of this disease and discuss dealing with hair loss after chemotherapy.
Megan, one of our amazing customers, has been bravely documenting her experience with hair loss after undergoing chemotherapy once finding out she had breast cancer. Since May, she's shared her story with us on Instagram, showing how Glow For It has helped her regain confidence. We'd like to thank Megan for taking the time to answer our questions on this topic.
Please remember to Touch, Look, Check. Anyone can get breast cancer. Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. For further information, please visit https://breastcancernow.org/.
Using Hair Growth Serums After Chemotherapy
Q: What motivated you to try Glow For It lash / brow / hair growth serums after chemotherapy?
A: Firstly the natural ingredients it contains. I didn't want anything with harsh chemicals as my skin was super sensitive during treatment. I am now a lot more aware and mindful after my diagnosis about the importance of safe ingredients. Also, seeing some before and after photos made me really excited to try as I literally had no hair for so many months.
What To Look For In A Growth Serum
Q: How did you go about choosing which serums to use? Was there anything specific that you were looking for?
A: Daisy kindly sent me the lash and brow serum. I was so excited to try them and was so shocked by how fast my brows began to grow. I wouldn't now use any serums that contained potentially harmful chemicals so Glow For It was the perfect brand to try!
How Did You Find Out About Glow For It?
Q: How did you find out about Glow For It?
A: Instagram! And Beauty Bay. I had begun to look for some serums and do research and was reading all the positive feedback on Beauty Bay so searched for Glow For It on Instagram! I reached out asking a question and Daisy wrote back answering and has since been really kind and helpful during my hair growth journey.
How Often Did You Use The Serums?
Q: How often did you use the serums? Did you follow any specific routine?
A: I'm obsessed! So I use the lash serum morning and night. I don't have to wear mascara all the time now as my lashes are so long I was able to do a lash lift and it literally looks like I have falsies on! I'm always getting compliments about my lashes. I use the brow serum in the evening as they have grown so fast already they have fully grown back.
When Did You Start Noticing Results?
Q: When did you start noticing results after using the serums? Can you describe the progress you've seen over time?
A: Honestly... my brows started growing about 10-14 days after I started the serums. My lashes took a few weeks to start coming through. My lashes and brows were most likely to grow after I finished my breast cancer treatment but they have never been this full and strong and my lashes have never been as long as they are now. I think they peaked about 6-7 weeks I would say of using the serum. My brows grew so thick and fast. I have started using the hair serum now which I'm in love with as it is water based. I can see a difference in my thinner parts of hair, it's gorgeous!
Did The Results Meet Your Expectations?
Q: Did the results meet your expectations?
A: No - they excelled!! I am honestly shocked at my results! I would never promote anything that hasn't worked for me but I'm forever raving about the Glow For It serums! It's literally helped my confidence so much, 7 months ago my confidence was at rock bottom and now I'm finally feeling more myself.
Advice To Others Undergoing Chemotherapy
Q: What advice would you give to others undergoing chemotherapy who are considering using lash / brow / hair growth serums?
A: Time... give them time to work. Don't be impatient because I know what it feels like. You want results over night, you want to be able to wear mascara and feel yourself again. But in time they work and there is no nasty chemicals to worry about!
Also, may I add - to take photos of your progress, because it can be hard to notice when you see yourself daily but when you compare photos as the weeks go on you can really see how well it works and the results.
Do You Plan To Continue Using Glow For It?
Q: Based on your experience, do you plan to continue using Glow For It in the future?
A: Absolutely! I just ordered more lash serum and need to order more hair serum. The serums have become part of my daily routine. I love a little pamper before bed I genuinely look forward to that part of my evening now.
Megan's Thoughts On Glow For It
Q: Is there anything else that you'd like to add?
A: Just thank you! Especially to Daisy who has shown me nothing but kindness and love. You all clearly love your jobs and products and I just love how passionate everyone is about the brand.
And to anyone thinking of starting their Glow For It glow up... please do it, because I am so glad I have.
