Cancer Support
Related: About this forumDoes anyone know how I can find someone to come to my house
And cut my hair?
I’ve had long, straight hair for 50 years. With chemo, I imagine it will all fall out. I don’t much care, but I don’t want to deal with the mess.
I’m feeling weak and don’t want to have to go out in search of a beautician.
Thanks

FalloutShelter
(13,208 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
(47,793 posts)I’ll give it a try
SheltieLover
(65,722 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
(47,793 posts)Thanks
SheltieLover
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BobTheSubgenius
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SheltieLover
(65,722 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
(47,793 posts)I don't need a discount, just someone who'll come to me.
SheltieLover
(65,722 posts)to travel to client's homes.
Best of luck to you!
BobTheSubgenius
(11,945 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
(54,815 posts)Google can provide many groups that will take it.
wryter2000
(47,793 posts)Once, a hairdresser gave it to American Conservatory Theatre to make beards with.
Tanuki
(15,759 posts)kozar
(3,053 posts)The haircut was free, the salon, donated her hair to a wig maker.
What goes around, comes around.
Koz
Sparkly
(24,550 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
(47,793 posts)I love it. It came in curly.
I’m writing a story I’d like to finish and singing in my choir. I hope to get stronger.
Sparkly
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Doing my best.
murielm99
(31,803 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!