I saw my head in a 3 way mirror yesterday at the department store. I walked into the dressing room to try on clothes and I stood there for a few seconds trying to decide if I really wanted to look. I've never looked all thru my head. I can feel my spots and I play with the front to check it for more loss, which everyday is more and more. So I decided to check. What the heck, right? Shock..that's all. What is left of my hair is long, mousy, dead and dry. There's nothing left that's of any use at all. I'm more bald than not. So after I pulled myself together I decided to think about shaving it off. But I'm afraid of what to expect, physically and emotionally. So I have some questions for those of you that did shave.
Is it a good idea to plan to take some time off work. I can't imagine going into work right after I shave my head. Wig or no wig.
Should I plan to shave it the night before I get fitted for my nice wig?
Should I do it myself or go somewhere and have it done. Does it matter?
Should I plan to tan? My head hasn't seen the light of day in 40 years. It's paper white. haha
Can you wax your head. I love that glass, shiny bald head.
Am I overreacting? Is it really not that big a deal?
I hate my straggly hair now. But why is it so hard to decide to shave it off.
What would you have done differently?
Thank you!