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How Hair Grows Back After Chemotherapy: Changes in Color, Thickness, and Texture Chemotherapy targets fast-growing cells, including hair follicle cells, which is why most people experience temporary hair loss during treatment. Once chemotherapy stops, hair begins to regrow, but it often comes back with noticeable differences in color, thickness, and texture. These changes occur because chemotherapy temporarily damages or alters the hair follicles, affecting how new hair forms. Here’s what to exp