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Festival

"Oh, Lord! I genuinely miss festivals like crazy! I was always getting face paints, and it was always so much fun! But thank God the restrictions are getting eased at the moment, and I'll finally be able to go to an outdoor festival! I've…"
Jul 19, 2021
Emma replied to Suhani Parikh's discussion "Shreya's Very Own Style" - a children's book about alopecia
"Congrats on such a brilliant venture! What an inspiration it'll be to young girls and boys, well done you! :)"
Jul 22, 2020
Emma liked Suhani Parikh's discussion "Shreya's Very Own Style" - a children's book about alopecia
Jul 22, 2020
Emma commented on Cheryl, Co-founder's blog post Women with alopecia pose in stunning photo series to show that bald is beautiful
"I love this! The women featured look amazing and so confident in their rocking look! I still sometimes feel less feminine without hair – especially when it's winter and am already wearing woolly jumpers etc with my bald head. But…"
Jan 2, 2020
Emma liked Cheryl, Co-founder's blog post Women with alopecia pose in stunning photo series to show that bald is beautiful
Jan 2, 2020
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Headscarf styles for alopecians

Ways to brave the bald... I've had alopecia areata on and off since I was 10 and have been wig-free for about 5 years. One day, I decided I was sick of wearing an uncomfortable wig and of worrying about it every time a gust of wind came, so I asked my boyfriend to shave my head.Since then I've never…See More
Sep 26, 2019
Emma commented on Emma's blog post Headscarf styles for alopecians
"Thanks, Vernon! That's my favourite one too, I have it in lots of different colours! :)"
Sep 25, 2019
Anita Hammond liked Emma's blog post Headscarf styles for alopecians
Aug 19, 2019
Anne Williams commented on Emma's blog post Headscarf styles for alopecians
"Hats are my fave. Currently looking for a genuine Panama to wear to a wedding in Mexico next fall. "
Jun 1, 2019
Emma commented on Emma's blog post Headscarf styles for alopecians
"No problem Anne, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Loving your hat in that photo, by the way!! :)"
Jun 1, 2019
Anne Williams commented on Emma's blog post Headscarf styles for alopecians
"Living in southern Arizona I too use scarves and hats. I hate wigs. Too hot and uncomfortable. Thanks for the scarf tutorial!"
Jun 1, 2019
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May 12, 2019
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Beach meditation

Feeling so grateful to be immersed in nature, to be grounded by the earth, sky and sea and to feel completely at home in my own body. I may not have much hair but right now I'm feeling pretty calm about it. :)
May 2, 2019

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About Me:
I'm 32 and I've had alopecia on and off since I was 10 years old.

It got a lot worse in my mid-20s, so I decided to stop wearing uncomfortable wigs (which were actually making me feel more anxious).

Instead, I shaved my head and started writing about my experiences as an alopecian. I now feel a lot more comfortable in my baldness and 90% of the time the reactions I get are great! As for the others, I try not to let them get to me...

I want to share my story for people struggling with self-esteem issues because of hair loss – and to be inspired by their stories, too!

Luckily, alopecia is becoming more of a familiar term nowadays and there are more options out there to turn to for support. But I want to grow the community further – that's why I'm in the process of setting up my personal site, which should be ready soon.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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Headscarf styles for alopecians

Posted on May 12, 2019 at 4:33am 3 Comments

Ways to brave the bald... 

I've had alopecia areata on and off since I was 10 and have been wig-free for about 5 years. One day, I decided I was sick of wearing an uncomfortable wig and of worrying about it every time a gust of wind came, so I asked my boyfriend to shave my head.…

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Headscarf styles for alopecians

Posted on May 12, 2019 at 4:30am 3 Comments

Ways to brave the bald... 

I've had alopecia areata on and off since I was 10 and have been wig-free for about 5 years. One day, I decided I was sick of wearing an uncomfortable wig and of worrying about it every time a gust of wind came, so I asked my boyfriend to shave my head.…

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Advantages of Alopecia

Posted on March 5, 2019 at 9:40pm 0 Comments

Seems like an oxymoron, right? 

How could there be advantages to this condition? It makes us alopecians feel ashamed. It makes us feel different. And it makes us live in fear, a lot of the time...especially if we're still at the stage of covering our patches with stick-on pieces or wearing a full wig.

It can even lead to us feeling anxious and depressed – something I have…

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