DigniCap offers you the chance to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, but chemotherapy can cause scalp irritation, make the hair dry and brittle and more difficult to manage. Visit dignicap.com/hair-care to see more detailed information regarding hair care for Types 1 & 2 hair and Types 3 & 4 hair.

  Here are some general suggestions:

• Wash your hair no more than 1-2 times/week, but at least every 10 days

• Use lukewarm water (avoid hot water) and gentle shampoo that is sulfate and paraben free. Smooth the shampoo on your hair, don't rub

• Brush your hair everyday

• Avoid heated styling products 

• It is best to do as little as possible to the hair

• Avoid hair accessories such as rubber bands and headbands that pull on the hair, but it is okay to headbands, clips, hats and scarves that don't pull on the hair.

• Avoid extensions, weaves,  or other protective styling, as the tension on the roots caused by these styles can be detrimental to hair retention.

 

If you notice your hair is getting dry, you can put a little coconut oil on the body of your hair. When damp, gently put a little coconut oil (the kind you buy at the grocery store) in your hair and allow it to dry. The coconut oil will help to moisturize and soften the hair. (Using it as a spritzer for the hair is also helpful).


We recommend continuing these hair care recommendations for at least 2-3 months after you have finished chemo, as your hair is very fragile and you don't want to introduce anything right away. 

Once you have gotten back to pre-chemo shedding levels, you can start by gradually introducing product and heat.   You will want to try a little of one for a few days before trying something else. We would recommend using the hair dryer on low at first, so the hair follicle gets used to having the forced air on it, before adding in the heat of the air. Then proceed slowly with adding in other product.

Please see our hair care at https://dignicap.com/hair-care/