Dearest Mandy, I am a cancer survivor. Before I was diagnosed and my treatment began I was blessed with having beautiful golden brown hair that fell all the way to my knees. Once treatment began I was devestated and extremely depressed about the amount of hair that I was loosing. My hair got so thin that I was forced to cut it back to just above my waist and kept it up all the time in an attempt to keep the weight off of it. I was determined to to keep my hair and with the help of a good friend who found me numerous products to help prevent any additional loss (Nioxin works wonders as do vitamins) my hair is now healthy and to the middle of my thighs. Mandy, Keep the hair that you so love for without it you will be miserable.