How to Care for your Scalp during Chemotherapy Treatment | My Cancer Journey

[@n377vj]

I use aloe vera mixed with coconut oil, i never valued my hair so much until it started to fall off, I wish for each and everyone of us to make it through this journey. Much love from Mexico city!

[@eleanormullins8793]

Feel absolutely the same as you..❤️

[@karenwelch6860]

Hey Mags-very helpful tips for the chemo transition from hair to no-hair. I found two other tips that you might want to add: 1). Use a #2 attachment when shaving the head.This reduces the chance of getting in-grown hairs and leaves a little length. 2). A small “sticky” lint brush seems to help rid the head of stray hairs or or hairs likely to fall out soon. after washing my scalp, I just roll the lint bush around my head going against the grain of the hair. Quick and easy! Wishing you a full and complete recovery!

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you for sharing Karen!😊♥️

[@jamiewarkentine7108]

I have a lint roller on my bedside table for my pillowcases and clothing and yes even my head 🤣

[@danielsibbel8343]

@@MagsBujalski i love the word scalp have you massage your scalp

[@cindytaylor6944]

God Bless you young lady, I’m a hair stylist and have a client that will be going through chemotherapy and was looking to learn about the best shampoo and products to use on her scalp! Thank God for you explaining exactly what need to be done! Thank you for making this video, I pray you are well and continue to help others! 🙏🏽🌹

[@MagsBujalski]

I am so happy to hear that this video was helpful for you♥️

[@stephh3521]

Thank you for this video. I was going to shave my head smooth after the clipper buzzcut just to make it “even” and not patchy (4 chemo sessions so far), but I never considered the possibility of ingrown hairs….so thankfully I watched this just in time! Thank you for all your valuable info for those navigating their respective cancer journeys ❤

[@auroras_hairpins]

Same for me! Really greatful for this video so I cut it/shave it short first!!

[@karinevachonmartinro]

You are soooo beautiful inside and out!! And you rock the fluff!🤘🏻

[@lazarinatcholeva4109]

Thank you so much for your advices. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about to undertake the chemio journey. Your video was truly helpful about what to do and not to. Wishing you all the best 🙏🏻

[@IavasFund]

Thank you for sharing your journey❤ Good morning, my daughter was recently diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. She’s 25 and begin her treatment this week. She decided to cut her hair. Click to follow her story.

[@shandlarichardson3407]

Thank you so much for the shampoo/conditioner kit information, I need to look for these online. Just started losing my long thick auburn boteccelii hair.. gonna cut to donate soon and super glad I found your video on leaving an inch of buzz cut, that cleared up my question about the hair follicles if buzzed all the way down. You are super sweet snd kind to post this video to share all this wonderful information with us. Thank you,.. you are adorable and your fuzz just completes your spunky energetic personality. You rock it girlie, lots of prayers!!

[@cpecpecpe]

Love you fellow warrior! You are helping me deal with my advanced cancer.

[@nicolerosenah933]

Hope u have recovered

[@jimgibson8705]

Good Bless You Mags. You convey a strength that will, no doubt, help other women make this awful journey and emerge victorious.

[@bettymedina2767]

Hi. I just received my 2nd treatment of chemotherapy. I didn’t know I shouldn’t shave my head. Thank you for all the information your posted. It is helping a lot.

[@annahill1393]

I literally finished second treatment yesterday and was about to bald hair today! This is great info

[@donjetaabazi8837]

You inspire me for being so damn strong. Prayers for you❤❤❤

[@carrollwilson5169]

Thank you so much for sharing, I am learning so much as I am at the start of my chemotherapy (and radiotherapy) journey

[@jeristowell2635]

Thank for your video! Diagnosed with endometrial cancer. This information is golden. ❤

[@TrollsWork4Demons]

Fierce- as- F@@k!!! Love this quote! Thank you for the info!

[@angeljulie2]

Thank you for the advise on the hair. Going to have first Chemo treatment soon. Very helpful.

[@ToniGlick]

I struggled with dry scalp before chemo so after I had a barber shave my hair to a fine buzz cut I've used shea and cocoa butter lotion. It's inexpensive and it feels great!

[@pambeurman3998]

I use a soft body brush, with shampoo, and gently exfoliate my scalp, rinse and apply Argan oil. It’s what I used prior to chemo. Exfoliation helps when your hair starts to grow back. Best of luck on your cancer journey!

[@zareenabbas5870]

Hi mags, how you doing now, hope you are well. I am on chemo and lost my hair exact after 14 days of first chemo and i was about to shave my head but thank God i watched your video. Loads of love to you ❤

[@michellepaige5717]

Bless you for your information. I'm in chemo now since my diagnosis in July of 2023. I have another session soon and was going to cancel it. The very first treatment, I used the Paxman cold therapy. It didn't work. I lost all of my hair! I am in my sixties and natural products are all I use. I also had an allergic reaction to the first chemo treatment. Which ruined my skin and took forever to clear.

[@SammieC1983]

Keep up your positivity lovely! I love watching your videos xx

[@donatellawoodward6301]

Lovely video, nice tips! ❤️💖❤️ I'm sure other people that had a diagnosis of cancer are watching this. My mum has one so I really think these are information that also family members should know. But as I always say, people in general should know. This taboo about cancer is a thing that has to stop cause there is no shame at all to talk about it and to have it and you can find around supportive people that really give you strength just saying something NICE. Not like the stroppy person who decided to wrote the first 2 comments on this video.🤦 Stroppy people have rights to, but they should share their stroppy ideas with other stroppy human beings. 🙄😁

[@janetbellini8065]

I am starting chemo and I love your videos. I hope I can get through this. You are so positive! Thank you for all your help ❤

[@katya8140]

You look amazing Magda. 💕💕💕

[@anikaalexander8357]

Another amazing video! Enjoying these so much💗I’ve been sharing them with my nursing friends too. We are learning so much from you, maybe one day use and take into our profession☺️

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you so much for helping me spread awareness Anika! ♥️

[@gemmascott8847]

You’re so beautiful, what an amazing person 💜 good luck with everything and I’ll be watching any updates. I’ve only just found you but I’m going to watch the rest of your videos ASAP 😄

[@olgateixeira2135]

Thank you for your help! You’re beautiful 💕🌸💕

[@dross24MA]

Your "fluff" is what I have 2 months after the last chemo mixed eith some longer strands that never fell out. I was wondering about shaving that little bit off and am glad to learn about the "buzz cut" option. I also had been concerned about over-washing my scalp and am glad to hear about that product and your routine. I just received the clearance from the oncologist to add B vitzminncologist...yay! Thank you!

[@adrienneleary-jones3851]

Great feedback! Thank you very much💗💗💗💗💗

[@Asiabreesofine]

I’m going through chemo now and my best advice is to shave your head before you begin. I waited and had scalp sores and leaking fluid. It was terrible and itchy. Then I cut my hair out and started washing my scalp more frequently. It feels much better.

[@dross24MA]

So sorry you went through that! 😮‍💨 I had very long & thick hair which I couldn't bear to watch fall out so I cut it before the first treatment. It was the best decision, for sure!🤪

[@Asiabreesofine]

@@dross24MA thanks so much. I’m 3 almost 4 years disease free no cancer. 🥹🙏🏽🫶🏽

[@Asiabreesofine]

@@dross24MA hope you are doing well

[@jljohnson1949]

I'll be doing chemo in the near future. Your video has been very helpful. Thank you!

[@AvisWrentmore]

you are a sweetheart:) just started my journey and I've viewed many of your videos:) you are such a great Inso and give great advice:) thank you:)

[@gabrieln3613]

Very informative and well organized presentation. You are helping others.... Keep up the good work and good healing 4U2. 🙏

[@natashak1439]

You are beautiful. Scarring alopecia has been a battle for multiple years for me and I have finally made the decision for my long-term hair stylist to donate what hair I have and to shave it all off next Tuesday. I originally was going to get my hair trimmed and a keratin treatment. I've changed it up with her and already talked to her. I am ready to show my scars from multiple surgeries and not be sad about alopecia and all my hair loss. Very few know and my Mom doesn't. It will be a surprise next Tuesday for her. Lol! I've been bald before so I am ready. You are beautiful and worthy. Happy New Year!

[@michaelhegarty6977]

go on Mags.i think you an amazing and beautiful person.i wish u and yr boyfriend and families strength through this trying time.even though I can see that you have enough strength for everyone.sorry bout my lazy punctuation.i promise u I will be watching yr vids in 40 or 50 yrs....if yr still making them.love from Ireland dear.xx

[@sheharris246]

Thank you for sharing this info! God bless you!

[@VickiBee]

I remember when my ex said "if we could figure out why proteins fold, we might be able to come up with a medication that differentiates between the protein in hair and the protein in cancer cells." I had no clue what he was talking about. He got a doctoral degree in 7 years from a fancy University. I asked him what he was thinking about one night. It was during our quiet time and that's what was on his mind. My thoughts, by comparison, seemed pretty silly, so I never told him what I was thinking. To this day, I don't know what proteins folding has to do with anything, much less cancer. But they're trying to stop me from getting in situ cancer. I wish I would have asked him more, tho I probably wouldn't have understood. I know the phrase, proteins fold, though and I learned that rinsing something in really cold water makes them "un-fold." That's how I get my glasses rinsed of milk so well. He told me cold water makes the protein in milk "un-fold." Cancer cells are way more complicated than milk.

[@eleanormullins8793]

Thank you 😊 💓 I really needed to watch this video xx 😘 only so much of my hair I can handle watching fall out. Best advice xx

[@jilly235]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@NoNo-xl4uj]

This helped so much...thank you🙏🙏😊

[@melissabackes7832]

I love your shirt!! ❤️

[@bethevans5511]

Thank you so much for all of your information ! You are helping so many! Sending you prayers and blessings!💜💜💜

[@tmm6884]

Thanks for this information! I'm 3 weeks in and still have my hair. I'm trying everything to keep it, but, I daresay it won't make it the full 6 months.

[@supriyabiswas6373]

WONDERFUL VIDEO PRESENTATION AND ADVICE, TO ALL CHEMO TREATMENT SUFFERERS, PARTICULARLY HELPFUL TO MYSELF,AD IAM GOING THROUGH THIS TREATMENT RIGHT NOW. GREAT ADVICE. I SHALL FOLLOW IT. 👏👍❤

[@patriciathomas3855]

You are an amazing young lady! Good luck with you journey, love your vlogs. BTW. You look amazing bald!

[@MagsBujalski]

Awe that's really sweet of you! Thank you so much Patricia ♥️

[@Poisenivy5]

Oh this is so great! I wish I knew this during my treatment 💕 thank you for sharing!

[@kellyvandiessen4939]

Hey, we look almost like twins with this hairdo :p Thank you for uploading this.. and your whole journey!

[@lovefaith9173]

Just decided to shave my hair next week before the 2nd chemo. Thanks God I viewed this video and know how to do it right! Will have a buzz cut!

[@KS-op5hb]

me too. I hope you are healthy and cancer free now

[@lovefaith9173]

@@KS-op5hb thank you! My cancer is in remission. Take care! Wish you the best.

[@Gitsie007]

Hope my hair starts growing in soon. I just finished chemo last week. I did shave my head since my hair was really falling out.

[@ElizTerapy]

Hello! I have been using baby products by Switzal (shampoo/conditioner) after I had my chemo 2 years ago. I can't afford those branded products for cancer patients/survivors. And for my heat protectant, DIY product has helped a lot,too. Thanks for sharing your video. For me, it takes a huge amount of courage to tell how I fought against cancer :(

[@sawthewaves]

Such good information!! I'm starting chemo soon so this is super helpful.

[@gordanazakula4927]

DA; You are making a HUGE fucking mistake! Chemotherapy will buy you a few miserable months or years, but the pain is NOT worth the "gain". If I was diagnosed with cancer, I would refuse treatment, and die with dignity. I would refuse chemo-shit altogether. Do not let any of this vile, evil, stuff into your body! Trust me, and please reply to me.

[@mikaylalynn7266]

You’re so inspiring 💝

[@patriciabowie1727]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@pamelawolf313]

My moms doctor said to use baby shampoo, no conditioner. In case anyone can’t afford the well care kit 🤷‍♀️

[@johainahestores1234]

I feel youu magss. I am now bald. And dont have any hair to cover it.

[@blackbirdstudio5169]

U Are So strong And belive Ur videos Will for people big Motivation ...im Now make study, how Have function head spa fór oncology pacients ...

[@juliashort6977]

Roche have a great scalp cream and a whole range of products for chemo care

[@aminemaravalo31]

Fantastic mags

[@Susan-mn4jt]

Love the info i got!

[@norsecharlie9691]

Thank you for the tips. My hair was falling out because female onset baldness runs in my family. I have been trying to find female scalp care for a while. Hope you are doing OK.

[@evelin2134]

It's ok.You still look cool. Most important is your health.💝💝💝😘😘😘

[@AvisWrentmore]

I'll embrace it like you:) you are so pretty inside and out:)

[@Susan-mn4jt]

Im wondering if since sesame oil is good for circulation if it would be good for a scalp regiman?

[@karenstandley597]

I’m in Australia. Any suggestions for purchasing a good hair care product?

[@julsatmidnight]

I've been fighting cancer for 2 years. I've shaved my hair weekly the whole time. Not with a blade, more buzz cutting. It controls the patchiness. Cleaning my scalp every day would dry out my skin.

[@LadyD1979]

I love mustela gentle shampoo ( baby shampoo). I also began to use a natural shampoo bar with coconut 100% organic , almond oil and lavender.

[@sanajaffer6382]

Thanks so much for this! I just lost all my hair in the past 2 weeks from chemo for lymphoma. My question is, will covering the head with hats or scarves stunt the hair growth once it starts to regrow? Will it make it grow back all funny?

[@MagsBujalski]

Great question, and nope not at all! I wear hats and wigs everyday, my hair is growing back straight and really thick. It’s actually much thicker than my hair before cancer. So I see no problems with wearing hats or wigs!😊

[@sanajaffer6382]

@@MagsBujalski thank you so much! Best of luck

[@briannecallaghan4386]

Love the cap! Where can I get one? Also your brows and lashes look great! Are they your own?

[@MagsBujalski]

The cap is from a local maker in my city, unfortunately they are no longer in business. And yes, those were my lashes and brows! They thinned out toward the end of my treatment.

[@CS-ow4gl]

Anyone know what level of buzz is best ? Like 3 or 4 ? Thx

[@peterdirocco6131]

Thank you again

[@KS-op5hb]

I CANNOT recommend the Hair products enough. They are wonderful . Sadly in the US I only found one distributor so it can be hard to get outside of Canada

[@sunitathind8440]

Great advice

[@ticklethypickle6368]

I love your videos, Thanks for the info, loads of cancer patients need this. I also heard that it’s really good to eat a lot of probiotics like yogurt during chemo. Maybe look into it or ask your doctor. Marina.

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you for the tip Marina! :)

[@oleysiaogren1192]

I agree my brother hated yogurt and he died from colon cancer.

[@coletted4591]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@bettytigers]

If you are confident, hold your head high. Bald headed men and women are very strikingly handsome and beautiful if they know they too will be admired!

[@mjg-xk2ri]

It’s been 5 yrs , how are doing?

[@gretchenbell4242]

What product do you use for brows?

[@MagsBujalski]

I loved castor oil for my eye brows!

[@brittanyturnage9099]

It can only be ordered for Canadian patients🙁

[@sarahtaylor3725]

Hi, my sister was just diagnosed with breast cancer last month at age 29. I’m a licensed stylist and always loved doing her hair, she asked me to shave it of course but I’d love any advice on products or suggestions

[@MagsBujalski]

Hey! I'm obviously not a specialist by any means, I simply share what my experience was. I was recommended not to shave it down to the scalp, but leave about 1 inch of hair so the hair could fall out on its own. It's not the prettiest look, but I did not have any scalp irritation or ingrown hairs! (Which is often the case of you shave right down to the scalp) I did use the products mentioned in the video, but they are only available in Canada (from my understanding). I have heard that gentle baby shampoos can be effective and coconut oil to keep the scalp hydrated! I'm sorry to hear about your sisters illness, sending you both lots of love!

[@alyssadean7661]

Hello, a loved one is about to start chemo. What product do you recommend I get her? Also, how can I give her these gifts with out offending her? I just want to be helpful 🥺

[@MagsBujalski]

I think making her a little gift basket or a care package is the perfect way to give her something and to not offend her 😊 you can get some all natural soaps and lotions, maybe some comfy pyjamas or slippers, a good book to read or magazines ☺️

[@gulzarlirani8846]

Thanks for this video❤. I'm going through chemo and hopefully last 2 cycles left. But i couldn't find any product for my scalp care!😑🤷‍♀️ can you give me some natural remedies for my scalp care and hair growth after chemo. Will be very much thankful 🤗

[@MagsBujalski]

Coconut oil can be very helpful if you are experiencing dryness on your scalp and give yourself scalp massages to stimulate blood flow to the scalp😊

[@gulzarlirani8846]

@@MagsBujalski thank you so much ❤❤

[@ThomasClonts-jx3qo]

My grandmother has cancer

[@ladyramen7655]

This product is only available in Canada 😧

[@Seam111]

Hey hun u Irish yah ? U go girl keep the strength up u go xx

[@MagsBujalski]

Seam10 I’m actually Polish! 😊

[@Seam111]

Magdalena Bujalski you have a very Irish to you just the name wasn’t sure where it was from x

[@rachelbezdek9622]

I didn’t see this video until after I had shaved my head. I think we shaved it too short and now I have red bumps on my scalp that might be ingrown hairs. 😵‍💫 does anyone have any advice on how to care for my scalp from here and get rid of the red bumps?

[@moniquecatalina1322]

Ty so much

[@shownough72]

What did you do for scalp pain?

[@MagsBujalski]

Luckily, I never experienced any scalp pain.

[@Trinchris1]

I just shaved all my head. Look on my page. Did I make a huge mistake?

[@Tlcjohnson]

Would the scalp care be different for black women? We don't wash hair everyday so I'm wondering if washing everyday will remove the oil that our scalp needs.

[@tdotgh3791]

Black woman here going through chemotherapy. Everything would be the same. I know we don't wash our hair every day, but when bald we don't have any hair. So it's all good. Until it starts coming in, then every couple of days is ok.

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you so much for answering this questions! 😊

[@tdotgh3791]

@@MagsBujalski No problem. Thank you for your videos, which have helped me so much with my cancer journey. Much love from Toronto.🤗

[@dawnlovescouture2644]

I wish I had seen your video before I started chemo. My doctor said most women shave their head. I planned to get a buzz cut and thought I had more time, but I had a massive hair loss and I had to cut out a huge mass of hair. But, I’m glad I didn’t shave my head because I have fuzz like yours now and it’s good to know that it’s healthy for my scalp. What do you think about using a scalp exfoliating shampoo? I hope you are well and continue to be well!

[@MagsBujalski]

I used the Capilia shampoo that is tagged in the description box (only available in Canada unfortunately); however, to exfoliate my scalp, while I was in the shower I would take a hand towel, get it wet, and gently rub my head. The remaining hairs would come out on the towel. I did this every day when I showered!

[@moniqueyape8444]

Hi Mags ☺️ I just watched your video and I find it helpful. You are inspired many woman 😊 I have a question is this only sale in canada? Its not for me though its for my husband’s mom she’s currently done chemo and trying to find a helpful shampoo and I found your video and I think it’s helpful. She’s currently in japan right now and asking can she order it, even she’s from the other country? Hopefully you read my message that would be a big help for me and for my husband’s mother. Blessed your ❤️

[@MagsBujalski]

Hello Monique! Unfortunately, I don't think that they ship outside of Canada. I have had other people tell me that they couldn't order it outside of Canada. You can try contacting the company directly to see if there is any way that they could still ship it to her😊

[@inestambouramhalla9305]

you're a real beauty

[@MagsBujalski]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@PH-lp2dg]

I have been going thru chemo for 6 months. But i have developed soft painful spots on my head. They are not open sores but they are painful to the touch. Anyone experience this?

[@PH-lp2dg]

But they are soft to the touch. But painful

[@Andrew-ri8vh]

Stay positive and ignore the low life pricks.

[@nicolerosenah933]

Lost all my hair after my 2 round chemo😪😪😪

[@AnnaTrubador]

They won't deliver to the United states

[@MrCookielady96]

Ooops. Head already shaved. But thanks for the other tips.

[@user-on9kt7np6g]

I’ve just shaved my head due to leukaemia I’m 3 weeks into my chemo , I’m just wondering if you lost your eyebrows and eyelashes and how far in if you did ?

[@MagsBujalski]

I never fully lost my eye brows and eye lashes, but they did thin out toward my last two treatments.

[@heyitssarah7545]

Are you from Canada?

[@MagsBujalski]

Yes, I am!

[@heyitssarah7545]

Magdalena Bujalski Haha I thought so! I noticed your accent :) I love watching your videos by the way!

[@normi444g.7]

Thank you for your advice, it has been very helpful to know how to take care of my scalp while going through my treatment. I'm starting my aggressive chemotherapy treatment next week, and I'm pretty anxious and scared about the treatment.

[@MagsBujalski]

Sending lots of positive vibes your way!

[@normi444g.7]

Thank you!!!🙂

[@Cartermccorvy55]

Yeah your beautiful with a good ❤️.