Re: Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure

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As long as they are not using razors or any implements that can cut you and draw blood there is no need to disclose anything of your HCV status. I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her

trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet brain_child846 wrote: I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I

couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in

that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.PeteThere are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber

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As long as they are not using razors or any implements that can cut you and draw blood there is no need to disclose anything of your HCV status. I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her

trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet brain_child846 wrote: I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I

couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in

that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.PeteThere are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber

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As long as they are not using razors or any implements that can cut you and draw blood there is no need to disclose anything of your HCV status. I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her

trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet brain_child846 wrote: I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I

couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in

that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.PeteThere are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber

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Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: As long as they are not using razors or any implements that can cut you and draw blood there is no need to disclose anything of your HCV status. I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a

razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet brain_child846 wrote: I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that

seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.Pete There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber Jackie

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Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: As long as they are not using razors or any implements that can cut you and draw blood there is no need to disclose anything of your HCV status. I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a

razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet brain_child846 wrote: I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that

seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.Pete There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber Jackie

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Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: As long as they are not using razors or any implements that can cut you and draw blood there is no need to disclose anything of your HCV status. I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a

razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet brain_child846 wrote: I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that

seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.Pete There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber Jackie

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I have been an online support person for years now and I have never heard anyone talk about hair cutting . For that matter I have never heard of anyone getting infected from hair clippers , but in all fairness all things are possible . I depends on the cut and what they are using I guess ,lol

Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure

I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.Pete

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I have been an online support person for years now and I have never heard anyone talk about hair cutting . For that matter I have never heard of anyone getting infected from hair clippers , but in all fairness all things are possible . I depends on the cut and what they are using I guess ,lol

Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure

I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.Pete

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I have been an online support person for years now and I have never heard anyone talk about hair cutting . For that matter I have never heard of anyone getting infected from hair clippers , but in all fairness all things are possible . I depends on the cut and what they are using I guess ,lol

Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure

I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.Pete

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Hi Liz Having worked for 25 PLUS years in the salon, it would be highly unlikely to infect someone with electric clippers unless one of the teeth are broken so as to cause a sharp edge to cut someone.. BUT the regular straight edge razor sure can!!! especially IF the person takes the guard off while using it,, elizabethnv1 wrote: I have been an online support person for years now and I have never heard anyone talk about hair cutting . For that matter I have never heard of anyone getting infected from hair clippers , but in all fairness all things are possible . I depends on the cut and what they are using I guess ,lol Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized

that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last

barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.PeteJackie

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Hi Liz Having worked for 25 PLUS years in the salon, it would be highly unlikely to infect someone with electric clippers unless one of the teeth are broken so as to cause a sharp edge to cut someone.. BUT the regular straight edge razor sure can!!! especially IF the person takes the guard off while using it,, elizabethnv1 wrote: I have been an online support person for years now and I have never heard anyone talk about hair cutting . For that matter I have never heard of anyone getting infected from hair clippers , but in all fairness all things are possible . I depends on the cut and what they are using I guess ,lol Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized

that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last

barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.PeteJackie

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Hi Liz Having worked for 25 PLUS years in the salon, it would be highly unlikely to infect someone with electric clippers unless one of the teeth are broken so as to cause a sharp edge to cut someone.. BUT the regular straight edge razor sure can!!! especially IF the person takes the guard off while using it,, elizabethnv1 wrote: I have been an online support person for years now and I have never heard anyone talk about hair cutting . For that matter I have never heard of anyone getting infected from hair clippers , but in all fairness all things are possible . I depends on the cut and what they are using I guess ,lol Haircuts and Hep C Disclosure I know this has been covered before, but today I went in for my first professional haircut in about 9 years, the first one since I've been diagnosed with hep c. Ever since my wife brought home a clipper set and I started giving my boys burr haircuts, and then I realized

that my barber was simply using a Number 7 clipper guard, I thought I could cut my own hair. But times have changed. I'm tired of cutting my hair and so today went into a shop. Set aside the fact that I couldn't find a real barber shop around here if I tried. About all they have are these unisex style shops. I've gotten used to since I take my boy there, but I still miss the old men's club atmosphere of a real barber shop, where truly important men's subjects were discussed, like sports, and what sillyness the wives were up to, and whether it might rain that afternoon. Today I had a friendly older later that seemed new. She had a great conversation about hair and how much it means to people, and I got a nice haircut. But the whole time I was wondering if I should mention I had hep c, like I've told my dentist and doctor. I decided I didn't need to tell her since she wasn't going to be cutting me, but I recalled that the last

barber I went to back in Indiana would lather up my neck and get out his straight razor, kind of an extra treat if he had the time. That was before people knew about hep c, unfortunately. Right there in that barber shop I could have been vectoring my disease to dozens of people.I'd be interested in knowing how many people feel the need to disclose their hep c to hair care people.PeteJackie

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Yuppers or Twinkies as my younger daughter likes to say. LOL By the way, I still cut my own families hair. And the funny thing is that my husband went to cosmetology school too. We wanted to work together. We had a ball. We both loved it. We got a lot of clientele because of us being a husband and wife team. He would start a chemical process and I would end up finishing it, hand the patron back to him for finishing touches. Or I would start them and then we would do turn about. All our patrons would say they had two hairdressers. 65 percent of our customers were male. Age range from age 2 to 90 years. Hee Hee Dean did most of the children because he was more patient with them. I loved it. Love JanetJackie on wrote: Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber

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Yuppers or Twinkies as my younger daughter likes to say. LOL By the way, I still cut my own families hair. And the funny thing is that my husband went to cosmetology school too. We wanted to work together. We had a ball. We both loved it. We got a lot of clientele because of us being a husband and wife team. He would start a chemical process and I would end up finishing it, hand the patron back to him for finishing touches. Or I would start them and then we would do turn about. All our patrons would say they had two hairdressers. 65 percent of our customers were male. Age range from age 2 to 90 years. Hee Hee Dean did most of the children because he was more patient with them. I loved it. Love JanetJackie on wrote: Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber

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Yuppers or Twinkies as my younger daughter likes to say. LOL By the way, I still cut my own families hair. And the funny thing is that my husband went to cosmetology school too. We wanted to work together. We had a ball. We both loved it. We got a lot of clientele because of us being a husband and wife team. He would start a chemical process and I would end up finishing it, hand the patron back to him for finishing touches. Or I would start them and then we would do turn about. All our patrons would say they had two hairdressers. 65 percent of our customers were male. Age range from age 2 to 90 years. Hee Hee Dean did most of the children because he was more patient with them. I loved it. Love JanetJackie on wrote: Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt. Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber

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> Hi ! Long time ,, no hear!!! How are you doing? Any more of

those spells? I sure hope not!

Hi Jackie. I'm going down the home stretch with only THREE MONTHS OF

TREATMENT LEFT! As I may have said, I had to reduce my Riba dose

because of the anemia and that has helped tremendously. Still testing

viral-clear, knock on wood.

Hugs to all.

Pete

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> Hi ! Long time ,, no hear!!! How are you doing? Any more of

those spells? I sure hope not!

Hi Jackie. I'm going down the home stretch with only THREE MONTHS OF

TREATMENT LEFT! As I may have said, I had to reduce my Riba dose

because of the anemia and that has helped tremendously. Still testing

viral-clear, knock on wood.

Hugs to all.

Pete

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> Hi ! Long time ,, no hear!!! How are you doing? Any more of

those spells? I sure hope not!

Hi Jackie. I'm going down the home stretch with only THREE MONTHS OF

TREATMENT LEFT! As I may have said, I had to reduce my Riba dose

because of the anemia and that has helped tremendously. Still testing

viral-clear, knock on wood.

Hugs to all.

Pete

[Guest guest]

Twinkies huh? cute!!! I wish I had the stamina to do hair again,, but I just dont, so I study,, now if I could just remember everything I read,, lol,, send me via email your addresss,, I have something to send to you! love ya meJanet wrote: Yuppers or Twinkies as my younger daughter likes to say. LOL By the way, I still cut my own families hair. And the funny thing is that my husband went to cosmetology school too. We wanted to work together. We had a ball. We both loved it. We got a lot of clientele because of us being a husband and wife team. He would start a chemical process and I would end up finishing it, hand the patron back to him for finishing touches. Or I would start them and then we would do

turn about. All our patrons would say they had two hairdressers. 65 percent of our customers were male. Age range from age 2 to 90 years. Hee Hee Dean did most of the children because he was more patient with them. I loved it. Love JanetJackie on wrote: Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt.

Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber Jackie

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Twinkies huh? cute!!! I wish I had the stamina to do hair again,, but I just dont, so I study,, now if I could just remember everything I read,, lol,, send me via email your addresss,, I have something to send to you! love ya meJanet wrote: Yuppers or Twinkies as my younger daughter likes to say. LOL By the way, I still cut my own families hair. And the funny thing is that my husband went to cosmetology school too. We wanted to work together. We had a ball. We both loved it. We got a lot of clientele because of us being a husband and wife team. He would start a chemical process and I would end up finishing it, hand the patron back to him for finishing touches. Or I would start them and then we would do

turn about. All our patrons would say they had two hairdressers. 65 percent of our customers were male. Age range from age 2 to 90 years. Hee Hee Dean did most of the children because he was more patient with them. I loved it. Love JanetJackie on wrote: Hehe, Janet , you and I must be twins,, I still hold a full cosmetoligist license,, and when I get my hair cut,, the last girl wanted to use a straight edge to trim my neckline,, I told her no and why... when I was doing nails, I didnt know I had this stuff but never cut myself or anyone else so Im pretty sure I didnt infect anyone else,, thank GOD!!! Janet wrote: I worked as a licensed hairdresser for many years as a second income to my nursing. (Yeah I know, Janet is a jack of all trades) (Hey I like to keep busy, Okay? LOL). Now as a cosmetologist I could not use a razor to shave a patron. Because we just don't do that. Although I did give patrons razor cuts on their hair. But I was more likely to cut myself rather than the client. In fact I did. (This was before I found out I had HCV) but because of HIV, we were very careful to clean up all blood spills with bleach. So what I am saying in a rather round about way, is it is up to you whether you tell your hairdresser or not. I did tell my manicurist when I found out that I had HCV because of her trimming my cuticles and so forth. I brought my own implements with me to each appt.

Now I do my own nails as I like them very short now. Do what your heart and mind dictates. Love Janet There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go." -Frederick Faber Jackie

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> WONDERFUL ,, thats so good! Now, the only question I have

about the reduction of Riba, is was that done in the first 12 weeks

of treatment or later on?

That's exactly what the doctor said on day one: the first 12 weeks

are the most important. I later pondered why he was telling me that.

His comments seemed to betray a strong possibility that at some

point I would become unable to tolerate the dose he prescribed,

which for my weight, I later found out, was a high. I stayed on the

full dose for six months before I started reductions. No Procrit was

allowed in this study by Schering.

One night last summer I took a double dose, 1200 mg, making it 3600

mg for the day. I tossed and turned all night, feeling more embalmed

than alive. I'm sure some can relate. If you think normal Riba is

bad, try a double dose! That'll kill them varmint viruses for sure.

I had already cleared the virus by then so that was probably not a

factor.

Pete