Vanity Question for Brain AVMers

General
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I think that someone told me that dying hair is not safe, but with the memory problems this has caused, I can't remember for sure.

I know that graying hair is the least of my problems...but if this AVM has to make me FEEL so much older, I'd like to at least LOOK younger! LOL

Connie

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That is something I never heard. You have aroused my curiosity! Anyone know the answer?

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I guess not, Barbara! lol

I have an appointment in a few weeks with my neurologist and ask her then.

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I have not heard that before I know some hair coloring is bad and so is that hair straighten thing
I would check with your doctor and you can always go to a beauty supply place and get a semi perm not s bad hair color that does not use a ton of chemicals
Let us know what the doctor tells you
Angela

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Hi Connie, my daughter has an avm and has had gamma knife surgery. She has highlights in her hair and often straightens it and has had no problems (touch wood) xx

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This article might be helpful, Connie: http://www.wholeliving.com/134735/hair-dye-safe

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Thank you all for your responses! Based on them, I am feeling hopeful. As soon as I discuss this I will post her response here.

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Hi Connie. I don't color my hair but I do put a chemical relaxer in every 6 weeks. I haven't been warned or told that it's not safe. The only challenge I have is I have to be quick about putting it in now (which I do it pretty quick) is lifting my arms high to obviously put it in, standing and looking in the mirror, and then the lengthy shower to wash it all out. Afterwards I usually have to recoop and nap, but that's to be expected. I wish you the best :-)

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Hi Connie
I have used a semi-permanent hair dye for about ten years. Separate from any brain surgery/ problem issues, the packets say to do a skin test as anyone can possibly get a very nasty allergic reaction - the sort where your face expands and you end up in hospital. I dye my hair, it makes me feel better!

Flower
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Thank you, Jessica. I have always have to rest after showering! lol I have difficulty keeping my left arm up, due to AVM causing left side weakness. I cannot manipulate that hand very well either, so I would probably have to go to a salon to have my hair colored.

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Thank you, Flower..I'm feeling hopeful now!

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UPDATE*** I spoke to my neuro last week; hair coloring is safe! That said, she says the chemical smell could bring on a bad headache. She recommended using an herbal/semi-permanent dye to avoid the headache...just like Flower and Angela recommended!