Cancer Support
Related: About this forumDoes anyone know how I can find someone to come to my house
And cut my hair?
Ive had long, straight hair for 50 years. With chemo, I imagine it will all fall out. I dont much care, but I dont want to deal with the mess.
Im feeling weak and dont want to have to go out in search of a beautician.
Thanks

FalloutShelter
(13,359 posts)Lots of beauticians do home visits. Also maybe if you have a senior center they might know someone.
That's how I found someone to come out for my Mom. They did the whole treatment, haircut, and manicure.
Good luck.
wryter2000
(47,838 posts)Ill give it a try
SheltieLover
(68,380 posts)I've read somewhere that the Cancer Society has a large volunteer group to help with rides to med appointments, etc. Perhaps hair care is a possibility too.
wryter2000
(47,838 posts)Thanks
SheltieLover
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SheltieLover
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BobTheSubgenius
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SheltieLover
(68,380 posts)But they also had traveling beauticians who would come and give the elders clips and curls -- for like $5.00!
I hope it is helpful info.
wryter2000
(47,838 posts)I don't need a discount, just someone who'll come to me.
SheltieLover
(68,380 posts)to travel to client's homes.
Best of luck to you!
BobTheSubgenius
(12,011 posts)Surely there is a worthy student that would be happy to get the practice and made a few extra bucks. It is probably verboten for them to take money before they get their certificate, but I trust that framing it as travel expenses would work.
sinkingfeeling
(55,232 posts)Google can provide many groups that will take it.
wryter2000
(47,838 posts)Once, a hairdresser gave it to American Conservatory Theatre to make beards with.
Tanuki
(15,889 posts)kozar
(3,086 posts)The haircut was free, the salon, donated her hair to a wig maker.
What goes around, comes around.
Koz
Sparkly
(24,574 posts)Just coming back to this to ask how it went. Did someone come to you? Did you manage it yourself?
Hope you're managing okay and finding joy in your days.
wryter2000
(47,838 posts)I love it. It came in curly.
Im writing a story Id like to finish and singing in my choir. I hope to get stronger.
Sparkly
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wryter2000
(47,838 posts)Doing my best.
murielm99
(31,961 posts)I don't know all their rules, but I ran into a compassionate young man at my hairdresser's salon a few years ago. She had only one contact with him, and neither of us can remember his name.
He had long, honey-blonde hair. He brought a box from Locks of Love and told our hairdresser to cut his hair and he would put it in the box and give it to Locks of Love. He said he did this whenever his hair got long enough. He had lost his mother to breast cancer.
See what you can find out. Prayers and good vibes to you!