Question:
9 weeks post-op...How soon can I color my hair?
I was going to have some red and blonde highlights put in my hair but I was told that I should wait. I was wondering if anyone knows how long. Will it cause me to have hair loss? Thanks for your help. — Jennifer Z. (posted on April 15, 2002)
April 15, 2002
I am 7 months post-op and I have bleached my roots ever 2-3 weeks since i
was 3 weeks post-op and could reach my arms allthe way up for a while to
color my own hair. I have lost a little bit of hair from months 3-6 i am on
the down side of it. I thought it was real drastic at the time i was
loosing. But now I realize it was not all that bad of a loss. My hair is
soft and shiny and looking great. Just my side of the hair color story, i
am sure everyone is different. Nancy
— nkoehler88
April 15, 2002
I was about 8 weeks post op when I highlighted my hair... The hairloss from
highlight was very minimal (I lost a little bit of hair every time i
colored before surgery, it was the same amount) If it will make you feel
better... Go for it!! Good luck on your journey!
— Elizabeth D.
April 15, 2002
I weaved my hair at 3 weeks post and it still looks great. I am 10 weeks
post now.. GO FOR IT...
— Sandy M.
April 15, 2002
I'm 11 weeks tomorrow .. and today I just had a weave done! I really
needed a pick-me-up and it worked.
— Kathy J.
April 15, 2002
I'm a little over 4 months post-op and I had my hair colored just this past
weekend. I talked to my hairdresser the week before, and explained that I
was losing hair from surgery. He suggested NOT using peroxide, as it can be
harsh on hair. He did a single-process rinse, to cover up my grey. I love
it!!! It will only last about 6-8 weeks, but by then, hopefully, my hair
loss will have stopped, and I can go permanent if I choose to. I had
highlights done about 9 months ago, and the rinse lightened up the
highlights more than my natural hair, so it's looks like I had highlights
done as well.
— Cyndie K.
April 22, 2002
Thanks for the responses everyone! I'm going for it! It always makes me
feel so much better to get my hair colored so I guess I will risk a little
hair loss. Thanks again!
— Jennifer Z.
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