Hair Loss and Breast Cancer
BDO: With hair and beauty being such a large part of what you do, were you concerned about losing your hair?
CD: Of course, I was really nervous about losing my hair, especially since I run a hair care company.
I’m supposed to be out there being the face of this hair care company, wheeling, and dealing, and spreading knowledge of all things natural, so I felt a little nervous at times donning a wig. But it’s all good.
I’ve never had any major issues or anyone says anything to me too crazy. The natural community has also shown me nothing but love since learning about my diagnosis.
Now product development is a different story. I’m the primary tester of our products before they are released for testing.
So I was in a real crunch to expedite our product development cycle. I had to develop our Edge Control and Curl Bomb Moisturizing Styling Gel before I had to shave my head for treatment.
Now, that my hair is growing back, it’s back to the same old testing.
But my hair is a little different now and I’m waiting to see if it will go back to its old texture.
Finding Hope and Support
BDO: What are some things you did that helped you stay encouraged?
CD: When I was first diagnosed and going through treatment, I would often “lurk” (okay maybe “stalk”) on the pages of people going through breast cancer treatment. Most people were extremely positive, and I would kind of live vicariously through their pictures, which allowed me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.