Testimonials
You’re not alone. Read inspiring stories from people who chose to use the method here in Quebec.
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Testimony by Marie-Pascale Boudreau
The cold cap gives you a sense of normalcy during a time when everything feels upside down. No, it’s not always easy. Yes, it’s demanding. But if you can afford it—or find support to access it—I truly …
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Testimony by Andréa-Laurence Tardif
Accompanied by my husband at every treatment, I wore cooling caps during each chemotherapy session. Of course, it requires a lot of commitment, but it works. Thanks to this support, I was able to …
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Testimony by Meggan Renaud
I never stopped living. I followed the recommendations, but I still enjoyed the sun, kept training, went out… In short, I stayed myself. Every time I looked in the mirror, I still saw the woman I was …
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Testimony by Marie-Michèle Côté
The Garde tes cheveux Foundation was a true ally for me: both a community of women going through the same reality and a wealth of valuable resources. Thanks to this support, both for me and the person …
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Testimony by Laura Ederhy
Keeping my hair throughout treatment changed everything for me. I had energy, experienced very few symptoms, and I’m convinced that part of that was because I didn’t see myself as a sick person. I …
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Testimony by Evelyne Rousseau
I never could have done it without my husband. He was with me every step of the way—supporting, encouraging, helping. Every session was a team effort: his hands, my determination. And guess what? It …
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Testimony by Andréanne Cormier
My deepest wish was to go unnoticed. Not looking sick was my way of not feeling sick. Being able to go grocery shopping without the weight of people’s stares. Keeping my hair allowed me to preserve my …
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Testimony by Maryse Métivier
The method was 100% successful in my case. I’m so grateful I was able to keep my hair. Once the last chemo session was over, having my hair helped me move on more quickly and truly feel like I had put …
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Testimony by Mélanie Marcotte
The cold caps changed everything for me. I finished treatment with all my hair. They worked 100% in my case. We followed the protocol to the minute. Today, I’m slowly getting back to life. The illness …
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Testimony by Dominique Grenier
Even today, I realize just how much this tool gave me a sense of continuity during a time when everything felt uncertain. That’s why I’m sharing my story: for those considering scalp cooling, for …
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Testimony by Maryse Bouchard
The Garde tes cheveux community (the discussion group) was a true source of comfort during an incredibly challenging time: chemotherapy.
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Testimony by Kathleen Boudreault
Today, I’m so proud to have completed my 4 TC treatments every 21 days while keeping 60 to 70% of my hair. No bald spots, no patches… No one could tell I was undergoing chemotherapy!
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Testimony by Roxanne Champagne
Using these caps throughout my treatments was one of the best decisions of my life. Not only did they reduce my hair loss to around 30-40% (even with my fine hair), but they also had a significant …
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Testimony by Marie-Claire Beaulieu
My oncologist and nurse were skeptical, but they were surprised by the result at my last treatment!
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Testimony by Marie-Josée Dallaire
Come on, future Ice Queens, don’t be afraid of the cold and go for it
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Testimony by Alexandra Boulianne
I wholeheartedly recommend cooling caps to anyone who wants to keep their hair during chemotherapy. Using the caps requires preparation and discipline, but for me, it took some focus off the illness …
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Testimony by Sophie Reis
My story is full of curiosity and great discoveries, including that of cooling helmets which, in my case, gave me hope and the confidence to agree to do chemotherapy.
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Testimony by Cléo Maheux
Preserving my hair and body image has given me the confidence needed to continue my professional activities.
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Testimony by Marie-Eve Bryant
Without the use of cooling caps, I would have lost it all.
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Testimony by Jasmine Marcoux
I immediately pictured myself bald and unwell, and I knew I had to do everything to maintain some semblance of normalcy.
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Testimony by Christine Truesdell
It was my daughter who set me straight. For her, why lose your hair for 'preventive' treatments when there was a way to keep them?
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Testimony by Kim Joubert
When the oncologist broke the news to me, and the inevitable hair loss was mentioned, the image of a sick woman without hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows immediately flashed before my eyes. I wasn't …
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Testimony by Priscille Martel
Over the weeks (I had 16 treatments over 5 months), pharmacists and all the staff realized that it was working.
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Testimony by Sophie Truesdell-Ménard
I didn't want to see pity in people's eyes, sorrow in my lover's eyes, fear in my children's eyes every time they looked at me.
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