Small mirror in a case for the purse or backpack

Sharpener for eyebrow pencils and liner pencils

Eyebrow pencil and/or brow powder (get demo at fine cosmetics counter)

Eye liner

Wig salon appointment to try on styles, see colors indoors and in sunlight with hand-mirror, find wig with ear-tabs that work with glasses

Hat store trip to try on styles (bring favorite outfit and coat to match)

Make-up appointment at mall or home party to see how to enhance natural beauty. Bring mom, aunt or older cousin to help pay for any purchases to this place and the above places!

Manicure and pedicure to feel special, make nails same length or to look better in sandals

Beauty salon or barber shop appointment for professional head shave, to eliminate ambiguity or asymmetry

Clothing style purchases to make a statement that overshadows hair

Steno notebook to journal thoughts and feelings, and to make a list of KIND people you want to know better or invite to your house. You can discuss your thoughts after school with parents or BFF.

Join 1-3 outside activities (arts, church, temple, clubs, sports) with kind, fun, accepting people so school kids are not your only port in a storm.

Look up support groups and phone contacts in your area at www.naaf.org. Order pamphlets on alopecia from there to give to teacher, school nurse, counselor, school board, nosy neighbors, bullies and idiots.

Plan a great restaurant trip with a parent or BFF when everything is done!