Monday, July 27, 2026

Pick my Look

 On the eve of my second infusion, I am nervous. I am hoping it goes well. In fact I am kind of hoping it goes better and I am stronger and ready for it. Last time I was already weakened from the CT scan with oral contrast that played havoc on my system.

This time my oldest son is taking me to Chemo, he’s a character, it should be interesting.

Can I just throw this out there?

I really appreciate you following this blog. I love reading the comments, they are so encouraging.

Yesterday was a strange day. Half my hair fell out before church and I made the conscious decision to remove the rest. I sported, even if it was only for several hours, the look I didn’t want to spot.

That ‘desperate trying to keep my hair as my scalp shows through’

This afternoon my halo wigs came. Fringe wiglets that you wear under hats or scarves.

So tonight, I played around with different looks.

I went to the store tonight with my ball cap wig (The one from earlier) it drove me nuts. It was itchy, heavy and hot. I whipped it off the second I got back in the car.

My oldest grandson said to me, “Nen, you need to just go with it. This is who you are now, just take off the wig and hat and just don’t worry.’

Man, I love that boy.

But I played around tonight. Thought I’d ask your opinion on which look I should rock when.

I have already decided that for work at the church, I’m just gonna rock the bald. I love my church family. No one there is gonna judge or stare.

When I go to doctors or chemo … bald look.

But what about functions?

When I am filming a short?

Lunch with friends.

Rock the bald or something else. Right now I don’t know what works for me. I know I am not fond of looking like the cancer patient with a scarf thing. But I thought I’d get your opinion.

My daughter tells me that whatever I choose I need to feel comfortable with it.

Ok, let’s face it I am not the most feminine person, so I did buy some lipstick.

Here are the looks.

What do you think?

If you were going out to hang out with me, which look would you feel suits me best. I know, I look old in these pics, ignore that. Weight loss is causing loose skin. Here they are.

 

Bald is beautiful

 


Baseball cap with halo bub

 


Scarf look

 


Cap with halo pixie wig

 


Wig

 


Bret Michaels Rock star look.



24 comments:

  1. I like the scarf and I absolutely Love! The one under it, cap with pixie

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  2. I remember from school days that you always had beautifully distinctive and dramatic eyes. They still show you shining through. Bald and beautiful!

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  3. Bald is beautiful. You are incredibly genuine. You are the definition of strength, You need nothing. NOTHING.

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    1. You have to go with what YOU are most comfortable with. My mom’s scalp was so sensitive that she only wore a wig or scarf when she left the house. You deserve to be comfortable whatever you do. Cancer sucks, but you are a beautiful woman and you will kick that bitch’s ass!

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    2. I like the bald and the rock star. Most important is what you feel comfortable with.

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  5. You look good bald, and you look very chic and French in the scarf !

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  6. Love the bald and the scarf.
    Tommie L.

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  7. Love the bald look most

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  8. Jackie, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of those. Be authentically you! Sending a big bunch of universal love and Reiki for your treatment today. Pamela

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  9. The best is the natural one! You make it look good and you fit in right with the rest of family. Love you, stay strong

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  10. I feel you! The wigs are fun at first, but like you said they are itchy and hot
    I personally like the au natural look you have going on
    (It's easy, breezy and beautiful)
    Save the wigs for an air conditioned space when your head might get cold
    (I called my wigs my "hair hat")
    I love you my friend, and you are amazing

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  11. I like you bald. Physically I’m sure it’s the most comfortable but I’m sure mentally you’re not sure. Go with what feels right to you!! I agree with the person who commented on your eyes, I was focusing on them but I like the bald look the best.

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  12. I actually think you look best, and also youngest in the first photo where you're bald. My second favorite is the pixie halo wig, but you just said that was hot and itchy. That one might be better in cold weather. When my mother lost her hair, she spent several hundred dollars on wigs that she never once wore because they were so hot and itchy.

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  13. Bald is beautiful

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  14. My personal favorite is you just the way u are... be Jackie the person we all know and love the best story teller there is you always got me with your story's lol the funnier the better.. you know I will tell u the truth jack you love great bald G.I. Jane got nothing on G.I. JACKIE u are beautiful no matter what look u choose I like the scarf that best fits you card reading days ...when u told me I was going to get married and have 4 step children lmao ya that wasn't happening🤣🤣🤣 JUST BE YOU AS YOU ALWAYS ARE JUDT SMILR AND LAUGH AND TELL UR STORIES WE ALL LOVE THRM SND WE ALL LOVE U IM ALWAYS A PHONE CALL AWAY MY FRIEND YOU ROCK!!! OH AND WE LOVED YOUR SONG ON SATURDAY U SOUNDED GREAT JUST LIKE STEVEY! 🩷🩷❤️❤️💪💪💪💪🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼YOU GOT THIS GIRL!!!

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    1. Sorry about all the miss spelled words ur an author u can figure them out... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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  15. I like the last one with the scarf. It gives you a Gypsy look.

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  16. You look great bald. I do like the scarf too. Whatever you find comfortable is what you should do. You’re awesome regardless of what you wear

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  17. Bald is beautiful on you! Women are doing so many different things with their hair you will fit in no matter what. I feel like the other looks provoke more attention than just being you. Especially with the summer heat! ❤️

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  18. Jackie I love the bald a lot but if your head feels a chill the ball hat looks good too.
    Hugs, prayers and love.
    Pam B

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  19. I love the bald look and the scarf! Either way you’re beautiful!

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  20. Wow, color me impressed! You really look great bald! Your head has a nice shape, and it really accentuates your eyes. You're beautiful! PS If you decide you want a chemo cap, I love to knit. I have loads of patterns and yarn.

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