LOSING HAIR/CUTTING IT OFF AND DONATING IT TO CHARITY/WIGS/HOME BARBER SESSIONS

Hi Unique Readers, 

The most devastating part of treatment. My long thick, straight hair filled with Asian roots fell out. Big clumps were all over the floor and pillow of my hospital room. I was saddened on another level. I know it was gonna grow back, but hair is a huge deal when it comes to being a girl. We take pride in it. It shapes the foundation of who we are as people. It brings us confidence in ourselves. Each style gives us a new personality. It's not cool to have bold patches on your head. I did the next best thing. Get your male parent to cut it off until it's neck length then you don't have any problems. Scissors can do a wonderful job. It wasn't perfect, but it made me feel 10 times better. It gave me back a little bit of pride in my appearance. The rest of the hair got plaited, and secured together with bobbles (hair ties, hair bands as some of you might call them.) I sent it off to a charity called The Little Princess Trust. They use real hair to make wigs for people who get the little friend called Cancer. I got a wig. 

I'm gonna give you guys some jaw-dropping advice. Sit back and relax against those fluffy pillows, Grab some nacho's and cheese or salsa dip, get into your loungewear/PJ's/hoodie's/T-Shirt's/joggers, and listen loud and crystal clear:

'If you're uncomfortable about coming to terms with boldness there are plenty of ways to cover it up. Wear hats or bandana's so no one notices you look like an old person. Some people even wear a scarf so they can get back to a sense of normality. Just follow the crazy life of an Asian girl and get a huge jar of Coconut Oil and slather it all over your head and scalp. Your hair will grow back all thick and luscious.'

Getting A Wig

Many people have reservations against getting a wig. It's frowned upon in many communities, but don't listen to the haters out there. It's about feeling beautiful and free to express your hair in any way you want within reason of course. First of all a stylist measures your head. They give you a selection of wigs to choose from. I chose a long wig, but it was too light, so I had to send a picture of a little person in my family with darker hair that had gold highlights. After getting all the changes added, they bring it to your house and get you to try it on for size. 

Looking into a mirror with it on; you feel like you're walking on air. I had a huge grin on my face. It's the best feeling in the world when some type of normality comes your way. Something as simple as choosing hair, while you wait for your natural hair to grow back gives your crumbling self-esteem a boost. Until your real hair underneath it gets shaved off by a male parent who thinks they're a full time barber. 

Getting Hair Shaved off with Electrical Clippers:

Don't trust a personal to do this in your kitchen if they don't know what they're doing. It can go horribly wrong in a split second. Luckily, I had a male parent who had experience in the art of barbering. It's a real skill to perfect. I had a number 3. I was freaking out and saying 'OH MY GOD,'  every five seconds. I didn't get nicked on the ear like Tris when Four was throwing knives at her in Divergent, when she went all Abnegation and stood in front of a target. My male parent did a fine job,  but that's a secret 'cause a person get's too big headed if you give them a compliment. My hair was short and soft. I was crying on the inside because I looked like a boy. 

Having your hair hoovered is weird. It is scary. I wouldn't recommend you to do it at home. Sitting on a chair with a plastic bag around your neck isn't a comfortable scenario. In the end I looked bada**. As long as you get a trusted adult to do it, you'll look okay. Then the real work of putting oil and water in your hair starts. I even got a hair mask that I used. It does wonders in your hair. I got it all soft and shiny. Someone told me I should do short, back, and sides, or get a line in my hair. I was like 'no thanks.' I want it to grow long. I put pictures of this on social media. 

I'll leave you guys to read this in all your wide-eyed glory.

Enjoy.

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