hair care with olaparib

[Goodgirl98]

has anyone tried hair colouring or smoothening when on olaparib. My grays have become prominent in the last year and my hairs are growing back curly (never had curls before in my life) after the chemo. It is not super important to me to do the colouring or smoothening, but if there is no danger at all, maybe I can try for a special occasion!

[Katmal-UK]

I’ve been on it 9.5 years and never heard of any issues regarding hair treatments x

[Goodgirl98 in reply to Katmal-UK]

that's so reassuring. Thanks!

[Kjpip]

I've been on Olaparib for a year and have had highlights several times which have been fine 😀

[Goodgirl98 in reply to Kjpip]

so good to know. Thank you!

[Mysticmeg123]

hi. Like you my hair has come back curlier and frizzier. I have been on Olaparib for 2 years and have had no issues with dyeing my hair. I’ve stopped the highlights only because they extenuate the frizz!!! You could try the vegetable based dyes depending on what colour you want? They are good for temporary colour if you just want to colour your hair for special occasions. I hope this helps x

[Goodgirl98 in reply to Mysticmeg123]

thank you. You are right, maybe I will try something for SPL occasions but will leave it alone for now

[mrstadpole]

No problem .Been taking Olaparib for 3 years and have my hair dyed often.

[Goodgirl98 in reply to mrstadpole]

Thank you. That's reassuring to know

[Ruebacelle]

You need to ck w docs. Under chemo hair dye forbidden

[Goodgirl98 in reply to Ruebacelle]

thank you. I lost my hair after the first chemo round itself so didn't have much to do then. Now it's almost a year after but I will refrain from it for now

[Ruebacelle in reply to Goodgirl98]

You can do highlights but not touch roots per my hairdresser

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team]

Dear Goodgirl98,

Thank you for sharing your post about hair colouring/smoothing. I can see that some of our members have shared some advice and support, I hope these have been helpful for you.

I have included a link here to the Cancer Hair Care charity where they share some advice and information on colouring new hair growth: cancerhaircare.co.uk/colour....

If you are concerned about using chemicals in your hair then please get in touch with your medical team as they will also be able to provide you with the relevant information and guidance based on your individual circumstances.

If there is anything else we can support you with or you would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can send us an email to [e-mail] or call us on our support line on 0800 008 7054. We are here Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.

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Alice - Ovacome Support

[Jacquiemoo]

not sure about doing it on maintenance drugs but I did color my hair right after my last chemo. Because it is like a newborns hair it didn’t take the color so greatly..wanted blond but it looked orangey so I washed it everyday, now it looks natural after a few weeks. Mine is curly too but I like it..think it will look better when it gets longer. Good luck and hope you are going to a happy event..

[SGC2021]

my hair grew back really curly. I didn’t have to color it but embraced the curls! Use a good shampoo and conditioner. Then use another conditioner that you leave in. It’s so easy. I didn’t use a hairdryer ever! Don’t wash it but once every 5-7 days. Get it shaped. Just have fun!

[Goodgirl98 in reply to SGC2021]

Thank you. I am leaning towards leaving it natural as well. There are natural mehndi based dyes available here but they could dry the hair out even further. So time to embrace the curls while I am used to the frizzies esp in the humidity where I live 😃

[SGC2021]

The right product really diminished my frizzies!