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Chemo Curls: Survivor's Journey to Self-Love
19 Jul
Summary
- Breast cancer caused 694,000 deaths globally in 2024.
- Chloe Williams documented her acceptance of chemo curls.
- Her hair grew back curly after breast cancer treatment.
Breast cancer tragically caused 694,000 deaths globally in 2024, with 164 countries reporting it as the most common cancer in women. UK survivor Chloe Williams, diagnosed in September 2021, recently shared her emotional journey of accepting hair changes post-chemotherapy.
Williams began chemotherapy in October 2021, leading to her decision to shave her head. By February 2022, she noticed initial hair regrowth, describing it as "fluff." By March, her eyelashes had disappeared, prompting the use of false lashes.
By April 2022, her hair had visibly grown, and by June, she embraced her pixie cut. July 2022 marked the appearance of "chemo curls," a common post-treatment phenomenon. By January 2023, she had accepted her evolving hairstyle, encouraging other survivors that their hair and confidence would return.
