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[LilacTree]

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@panda1234 wrote:

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@goldensrbest wrote:

@LilacTree, don't know if this has happened to you ,but i do not have to shave my legs very often ,where hair use to grow,it no longer does!!!!!

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And where you don't want it to grow it does....above your lip!

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@panda1234

Yep.  Just not right!!  I tweezer them out.

[violann]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

@LilacTree, don't know if this has happened to you ,but i do not have to shave my legs very often ,where hair use to grow,it no longer does!!!!!

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@goldensrbest- I am older than dirt and was morbidly obese for YEARS! I had no hair on legs or underarms.

Then I switched to a very intense very healthy eating plan, six months later, hair. Brown too! 

Not on my head of course. Just sayin', be sure you're nourishing your body.

[millieshops]

@LilacTreeHope your new "do" makes you feel good.  I know for me, getting my hair cut is better than getting something new to wear!

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Ha ha - I had to have a "shave" a few years ago for an emergency appendectomy.  Never the same now, and grey.  That old grey mare.

Though the hair on my head is not grey at all.  I just had a chin length bob reduced to somewhat above the ears and I did have second thoughts but I love it now.  I did the very long hair thing for many years and honestly it is a bother in real life.

[Perkup]

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@Preds

It's completely white and very thin.  Don't know if they would want it, but it's a good idea and I will look into it.  Thanks for the suggestion!

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There are many older women who have lost hair for a variety of reasons, and I am sure one of them would welcome a wig made fromyour "white and very thin" hair. I don't know if Locks of Love still is active, but check them out.  You would make someone very very happy.

[SeaMaiden]

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@SharkE wrote:

Cut mine every 6 wks.  Long hair especially when we're older turns grey and ages you. Who wants to maintain something that makes you look haggard and tired.

Congrats !

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@SharkE   That statement is questionable.  I have white/ grey hair and it is long.  It does not age me at all and I get complements on it all the time.. even from young gals 20 years old who say they wish they had my color.  It might age you, but not everyone. I do not look haggard or tired at all. In fact for 61 people tell me how young I look even with my white hair. 

[Puzzle Piece]

@LilacTree I would look at it as an adventure.  Aging is part of the many phases we go through in life.  I know you don't like 'growing old' but you won't be the first in the entirety of all the females who've ever lived.  Locks for Love accepts hair to make hair pieces for people on chemo.  Relax and enjoy the ride.

[GCR18]

It will feel so freeing.  When I had my hair shaved off before chemo a couple years ago, I was a bit worried.  Shoulder length to nothing.  I got used to it and actually like it better shorter.  I've maintained it at about two inches.  So much easier to care for and can be done quickly.  Good luck.

P.s. put me in the donate the hair column.  😀

[LilacTree]

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@Puzzle Piece wrote:

@LilacTree I would look at it as an adventure.  Aging is part of the many phases we go through in life.  I know you don't like 'growing old' but you won't be the first in the entirety of all the females who've ever lived.  Locks for Love accepts hair to make hair pieces for people on chemo.  Relax and enjoy the ride.

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@Puzzle Piece

Actually, LoveRoses, I really feel lucky to have lived this long.  I think if I had better health, I would not be so down on aging.

[Puzzle Piece]

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@LilacTree wrote:

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@Puzzle Piece wrote:

@LilacTree I would look at it as an adventure.  Aging is part of the many phases we go through in life.  I know you don't like 'growing old' but you won't be the first in the entirety of all the females who've ever lived.  Locks for Love accepts hair to make hair pieces for people on chemo.  Relax and enjoy the ride.

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@Puzzle Piece

Actually, LoveRoses, I really feel lucky to have lived this long.  I think if I had better health, I would not be so down on aging

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@LilacTree You always come across as healthy and vibrant.  You haven't let your health issues stop that.  I've lived longer than predicted by the medical community.  I've also had chemo and hair gone as well.  It really takes courage to 'age' and I am my own hero for living, loving, and posting on this forum.  Best to You.