Advice & stories

At Rosette la Vedette, we bring colour to darker days. Not only with beautiful headwear, but also with honest tips and heartwarming stories from people going through the same experience as you. In plain language, with a positive touch and plenty of photos and videos. Because the better informed you are, the stronger you’ll feel, right?

De 10 meest gestelde vragen over chemo & haaruitval

10 Questions People Often Have About Chemo & Hair Loss

Why does chemotherapy make your hair fall out? How can you prepare for this? What is the best way to care for your hair during chemo? And what can you do after chemotherapy? How soon will your hair...

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Voor & na: Nicky, Joke, Christelle en Ilse zeggen het met bloemen

Voor & na: Nicky, Joke, Christelle en Ilse zeggen het met bloemen

Niets dat een mens meer doet opfleuren dan verse bloemen. “A flower a day keeps the blues away.” In een vaas, maar ook in je garderobe. Heb je een dipje? Haal je zonnigste bloemenprints uit de kast...

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Alles ruikt anders: omgaan met geurveranderingen tijdens je behandeling

When your sense of smell changes during chemo – understanding and coping with it

"I was standing in the shower when suddenly, I couldn’t stand my own shampoo anymore. The scent I used to love suddenly seemed a hundred times stronger. I even felt a bit nauseous." Many people und...

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Je kale hoofdhuid verzorgen bij haaruitval door chemo: zachte tips voor comfort en zelfzorg

How to care for your scalp after chemo hair loss: gentle tips for comfort and self-care

Have you lost your hair during chemo and noticed your scalp feels different? Maybe drier, more sensitive, or a little tight? That’s completely normal. Without your hair’s natural protection, your s...

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"Help! Moet ik mijn haren afscheren als ik met chemo begin?"

Should I Shave My Head Before Chemo Starts? Here’s What You Need to Know

A piece of advice you often hear when starting chemotherapy: “Shave your hair, it’s easier.” If that idea fills you with fear, keep reading. Shaving your head isn’t a must, but it does come wi...

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Van angst naar kracht: wat Heidi écht hielp tijdens haar borstkankertraject

From fear to strength: what truly helped Heidi during her breast cancer journey

Her broad smile doesn’t reveal it, but Rosette La Vedette ambassador Heidi has certainly had her doubts. “Will I even be able to return to my job, for example?” But thanks to the support of a few ...

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8 herkenbare vragen over je nieuwe haren na chemotherapie

Hair Growth After Chemo: 8 Questions You’re Not Alone in Asking

What will your new hair look like after chemotherapy? How do you take care of your first new hair? These are questions that are not always answered in hospital. Instead you get a lot of information...

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Beter slapen tijdens een kankerbehandeling: kleine gewoontes die écht verschil maken

Rediscovering Peaceful Nights During Cancer Treatment

Many people find it harder to get a good night’s sleep during treatment. It’s understandable — your body and mind are going through a lot. Still, with a few simple habits, you can create moments of...

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De magie van Zohra & Tonia: van klant tot muze

The Magic of Zohra & Tonia: from Client to Muse

Some encounters are simply meant to be. That’s exactly how we felt back in March, when Tonia (56) and Zohra (25) first stepped in front of our camera. Two women, two stories, thirty years apart – a...

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