when my hair starts to grow back

When you’ve finished treatment and your hair starts to grow back, it will be very fine to begin with. After about 3-6 months you'll probably have a full head of hair. You might find that it's curlier or finer than it was before...or maybe even be a slightly different colour.

When your hair starts to grow back, your scalp can become scaly because it’s dry. You can use a moisturising cream like E45 to wash your scalp. Don’t use any medicated shampoos because they can irritate the scalp.

When your hair is a bit longer, you can use a very mild shampoo designed for frequent use. Once your hair is long enough and your scalp's in good condition, you can start to tint or perm it. Ask your hairdresser for advice on natural products like henna or vegetable based colourants. It's a good idea to wait until your hair is back to being as strong as it was before if you want hair extensions. They can really pull on your roots and can damage your hair if it's still weak.

Don’t use any harsh chemicals on your hair if:

• your scalp is scaly, sore or irritated
• your hair is drier than usual
• your hair is rough to the touch
• your hair is lighter in colour than before your treatment
• your hair appears to be breaking or not growing normally.

It probably just needs a little bit more time to recover. You can carry on wearing your wig for longer if you want.