How to Care for Chemo Curls

Have you had to walk though chemo? Did your hair come back in super curly? Well this video is all about how to care for your chemo curls! Let me introduce you to my best friend Jennifer. Not only is she an amazing human, but she is also a wealth of knowledge about how to care for hair post chemo.
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[@rhondamiller2303]

I'm so glad yall did this video it will b a blessing to alot of people!! May God Bless you both!! Love & Peace to all

[@deirdrerehberg1988]

I didn't have cancer or go through chemo. But I was in a bad car wreck which resulted in 18+hours of surgery in under 24hrs. Afterwards, my super thick, straight hair started falling out in clumps, which I later found out from my hairdresser that trauma and anesthesia will cause. When my hair finally started to grow back, it was thin, gray, and not exactly straight. It took forever for me to figure out that my hair was now wavy and I'm still figuring out what products to use and how to use them.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh wow! That is crazy! I hope this helps! Please, let us know how this goes for you!

[@ceetiger]

Jenn, bless you! Thank you for sharing. Congrats on beating cancer!!! I've also had similar and didn't know how to ask here. My hair is finally growing back, I, too did not lose all of my hair. After stopping chemo, it did take a few months before I noticed new growth and my hair is also curlier than before! It was 2c mainly and is now 3a mainly! I thank God for my hair more than ever before! Courtney, I love that you've said you were fearfully and wonderfully made (just like that precious soul growing inside of you)... thank you Ladies! I swear I'd just been praying "Lord, what about those of us with chemo curly hair woes?" And here was your video! God loves us and even cares about our hair issues. You guys made my day! Blessings and hugs from a little horse town in the desert southwest.

[@jenhooper3554]

💗💗💗

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh my, you just gave me goosebumps! I am so glad this video was what was needed. Please, let me know how it goes for you with trying this out. Praying for your recovery, strength, and that your hair will come back in quickly. You have made my day as well! Hugs and blessings to you! 🥰 🥰 🥰

[@felicia_716]

You don't have to blur your skin. We know your pregnant and it affects us all in different ways. You're still beautiful ❤️

[@alysonknop8395]

Thank you so much. My situation is more of still losing hair with chemo drugs for RA, but I just love that you're inviting a friend who's gone through this to share.

[@alysonknop8395]

@@ValleyPresby I'm so glad your hair has grown back. I've been on chemo drugs and steroids for decades, and my hair just keeps getting thinner, breaking off, etc. I know Courtney has done a video on Kerotin products, and I'm almost willing to shell out the $ to try them. The receding hairline and bald spot are getting to me! Best wishes to you, with your hair and the vasculitis!

[@alysonknop8395]

@@ValleyPresby Thanks so much! I hadn't heard of Olaplex but will give it a try!

[@TheKinney5]

Chemo gave me curls 15 years ago, and your channel had been a game changer for me!! 🎉🎉

[@QuickSilverHair]

Thank you for this. I will refer people to this when they ask me about post chemo curl care. Great interview Courtney. Jennifer best of luck with your continued healing. ❤️

[@amoubamou]

ALSO this is not an aside: My friend is going through chemo and this has come at a time when she is going through a lot with the emotional roller coaster of going through all this and losing her hair. This is so helpful and needed, and I just think it’s incredible that you guys got together and shared this. Thank you both ❤️

[@deorrbit]

Thank you! I'm still bald and have chemo until the end of October. Can't wait to have hair again. I miss my hair. I miss my curls. I totally miss twirling my hair absentmindedly. Courtney - you are THE ONLY curly I still follow :) Congratulations on your pregnancy and best wishes to both of you on continued health.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Best wishes for your health as well and to have your hair return quickly! And thank you so much!💗💗

[@stephaniekenney8954]

I'll find out in a two weeks if I will need chemo or not. I quit coloring my hair three years ago. I love my sparkly blonde color now! I started the CGM in April and am starting to hone in on different techniques, products, etc. So it'll be a bummer, if I do have to do chemo. But if I do, my hair journey thus far along with my healthy hair mindset and this video will be immensely helpful! Thank you both so much for your time! This will help so many people! Much love! ❤️🙏

[@jenhooper3554]

💗💗💗

[@elizabethann5308]

My grandma and aunt both had chemo and came out cancer free and with curls.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

So happy to hear they are cancer free! I bet they were surprised when the curls popped up! I hope this can help them.🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@feliciabethea2211]

So glad you are doing this!!! I needed this 2 years ago. Thankfully, I found you then, along with others, who taught me how to take care of my hair gently, and curly girl approved, which helped immensely!!!💜💜💜

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you Felicia! I am thankful you are apart of my community! 🙏🙏

[@melissalubbe8600]

I think it is so important to speak about these tough topics, thank you Courtney! I am sure this will help someone, it has definitely made me more grateful

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I appreciate this!! I agree with you and pray this will be of help to whoever needs to see this! It has made more grateful as well! 🤗🤗

[@paulakittyodriscoll999]

Her curls are beautiful ❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yes they are!! 🤗🤗

[@haitibeatty8466]

I lost my hair the first chemo treatment. My scalp really felt funky. So I had 3 chemotherapy treatments The 1st one I lost all of my hair then I did a 33 week trial of chemo my hair didn't grow back and then I had ovarian cancer stage 4 twice. So more chemo and surgery.. and I also had thyroid and parathyroid cancer so more chemo and they took my thyroid and parathyroid out. Now that was about 8 years ago. I have always been super straight. Now I have curly wavy hair and I love it.

[@compli8d298]

She is so stinking adorable!!

[@juanitawhitacre]

I was so excited to see this video! This is what I am going through right now. I lost all of my hair from the chemo, and it has come back curlier than ever. I am trying different things to take care of it, and YES, loving headbands! I appreciate you Courtney! Thank you for making this video! ❤️

[@bridgetlaw8634]

Thank you so much for doing this! Been feeling like a chia pet with this out of control chemo hair😉 went from hair down to my butt to totally bald and chemo crazy hair. 💜

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

AWE I am sure you DO NOT look like a chia plant! You had some long hair! Praying for your health, quick recovery, and for you hair to come back quickly!

[@bridgetlaw8634]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney thank you so much!💜 well a cross between a chia pet and Einstein’s crazy hair lol. Just trying to learn to tame as it is growing back😊. So kind of you to say!

[@cindywitty8646]

My sister had straight hair like both myself & my twin do, but after her chemo her hair grew back extremely curly ~ she had no idea how to style.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

💗💗So crazy!! It's amazing how it changes after. Did she end up figuring out how to style it?

[@susanburke7023]

This video is so interesting. Also, it will give hope and encouragement to women everywhere going through chemo. Bless you for your thoughtfulness!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I hope so! 🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@heidirosin5577]

Hands down your greatest video of all time!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you so so much Heidi!! 😁😁

[@kathrynbiglin3124]

No cancer or chemo, but post-weaning my daughter my hair went from straight to 2B-3A within about a week. Took me completely by surprise and I had no idea what to do with it!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Wow!! I bet! Its pretty amazing how are body's change!

[@lagatita1623]

Oh great video thanks for posting! I've heard almost everyone gets waves after chemo for whatever reason. My friend had like over a year of cancer treatments and 2 and a half years later she has cute 6-8 inch long hair.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Wow!! This is pretty amazing! 🤩🤩

[@rosegoldhalo]

This is awesome Courtney, thank you!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you Megan! 🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@zebrabeachgirl115]

I lost a lot of hair with my Dx of Lupus. Now its growing back thicker and curly.

[@TC-gc5rt]

Congratulations on getting through chemo! You are a champion!! Thank you for all the tips. Something that has worked for me is It’s a 10. Completely wet hair with about 1 tbs. of the product. Works really well, giving the curls shape and reduces and frizz. When dry and you can see there is not enough produce, pray water (wet) and add product. Never brush after a wash.

[@MooseCall]

She didn't have chemo.

[@deorrbit]

Hey. I finally was able to watch all the way through. Why you chose to use the Curlsmith serum instead of Kerotin?

[@mbz1026]

cow ash? Video with an actual person who hadhone thru this. I am so frustrated with having curly frizzy hair post chemo.

[@amoubamou]

Could I make a request pleaseeee?? I would really appreciate any recommendations for gentle shampoos/conditioners and stylers to use for daily washing. My sister washes her hair daily (her scalp hurts otherwise) and I wash mine every other day or every third day- but this is also pretty stripping unless I do deep conditioning masks every week. Since we wash so regularly a more affordable shampoo/conditioner would be appreciated (less than $20 each). I love your tips! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@lucindawinehouse2002]

I have naturally curly hair

[@mbz1026]

I am not allowed by my doctor to use Biotin because it is not good for you. This keratin vitamin has alot of biotin in it

[@blsdthnkfl8896]

Hi there - I had 8 cycles of chemo infusions. Then 7 weeks of daily radiation treatment for breast cancer. I use to have very long 3c curls that loosened a little bit after chemo. My hair is very fine with medium density. My hair has grown rather quickly drinking fenugreek tea and taking Phyto/ Phytophanere hair and nails vitamins (no biotin). These are expensive... The cheapest I’ve found are on eBay. Best wishes to you❤️

[@blsdthnkfl8896]

So sorry, I just picked up my pill bottle and it does have a small amount of biotin (.15 mg).

[@alanahill6857]

Hey Courtney! I love your curly hair videos! I have been trying to embrace my wavy/curly hair for a few months now. About a month or 2 i started getting an itchy scalp near the crown of my head. Ever since than (now almost a year into my curly hair journey) I have tried rice water rinse, and apple cedar vinegar rinse as well. I'm not sure how long i will see results but nothing has worked yet. I just wanted to see if you had any recommendations on an itchy scalp? Thank you for all your informative videos

[@killerrabbitofcaerbannog1531]

Have you seen a dermatologist? It might be worth seeing one to make sure that you don't have any other skin issues going on that could be causing your dry and itchy scalp. If you've been to a dermatologist or don't want to see one, I've heard good things about the As I Am Dry and Itchy Scalp Care collection. Also, you can try avoiding products with Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone. They're often referred to as the "itchy Ms" and can cause a dry and itchy scalp in a lot of people.

[@alanahill6857]

@@killerrabbitofcaerbannog1531 Thank you. I did point it out to my doctor but she didn't seem concerned or didn't referred me to a dermatologist. I thought it was postpartum but i've always had dry skin especially during winter. I will look into all that.

[@killerrabbitofcaerbannog1531]

@@alanahill6857No problem! I also forgot to mention exfoliating shampoos and shampoo brushes in my previous comment. If you're no poo or low poo, it makes it harder to clean any products you may have in your hair, which can cause product buildup. Product buildup can clog hair follicles and can cause your scalp to become itchy, dry, and flaky. Exfoliating shampoos really help get rid of all of the dead skin and any product buildup on your scalp. I use Eva NYC Deeptox Exfoliating Salt Shampoo about every third or fourth wash and follow it up with their Therapy Session Hair Mask. Shampoo brushes are also great for in between clarifying washes. They clean your scalp and help wash out products better than just your fingers to help reduce product buildup. Good luck! I hope this helps and that you find a solution that works for you. I know how annoying a itchy, dry, and flaky scalp can be.

[@Mb2IseeU]

Curlsmith has a scalp care line for itchy scalp. It’s helped mine a lot. It’s the blue pre poo, blue shampoo and blue conditioner, also the serum and elixir. The others in the blue line are great too but less geared towards scalp.

[@LRyder65]

I see it’s been a yr plus since this video was made but I have no idea what to do with my hair. I ended the strong chemo 3 yrs ago. My hair has come curly. It was straight with body but very baby fine. I have no idea what to do with it. No hair dresser has been of any help. I just keep cutting it short because I can’t stand it. It’s not like when I had perms in the 80s. It’s very fine still and less hair then before. But the individual hair has a very tiny kink to it as well as curl. It’s not a tight curl. It ends up looking like fuzz almost like a dandy lion with the top more or less flat. Right now I’m using Pantene pro v moisture shampoo and conditioner. It’s done the best and that’s not saying much. I’ll start with watching your How to Curly Girl vids. I’m older and my hair is a great silver grey color but looks terrible. I would be grateful for any suggestions.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

So happy to hear you were able to end chemo! Those video's would be perfect to start with! I do have other resources in the video description that may help as well!

[@lillianroseanne438]

You should try the not your mother's products I'd love to see it

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Hi Lillian! Are you referring to their "Curl Talk" line? If so, I did a One Brand Was Day here! 😀 kzbin.infosearch?query=not%20your%20mother

[@lillianroseanne438]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney you should try the scalp cleansing oil it's really awesome at least for my irritated scalp

[@sandralopez675]

I would recommend you look for fast hair growth fortified shampoo.

[@shannonmaria22]

I know a lot of people say that chemo turns hair curly. I don't know if there is any scientific proof behind that statement. If not, my theory is that chemo itself doesn't make the hair curly. Instead, the person's new post-chemo hair growth is completely free from dye/heat damage, which allows their hair to be the natural curl they never knew they had.

[@SarahBlueJ]

I had curls when I was little lost them around age 7. November 2021 I decided to shave my head to start fresh after 17 years of dying. it did not grow back curly. After 6 months of growth got diagnosed with breast cancer im bald now have 6 more doses of chemo so we will see if I get chemo curl

[@laurelmadrone9994]

Chemo damages the hair follicles and they can twist. Hair grows out of them curly.

[@jeans6592]

@@laurelmadrone9994 You are correct. Chemo targets fast growing cells, I e. cancer cells and hair follicles. I now have curly hair.

[@FollowMeMexico]

Thank you for this video. I didn't know what to expect. I went from straight hair to bold to curls and now long spirals.