When I lost most of my hair it was March 2011 and I took the necessary precautions wearing scarves, hats, buffs, etc. I noticed I felt the cold a lot faster than when I had some hair on my head.



I'm finding that now that it is getting hotter outside, my head sweats! Man! And the sweat goes right to my ears. never realized hair kept that from happening.



On another note, I'm losing my eyebrows. I have pretty much very thick Groucho-Marx-like eyebrows. I notice that I don't… Continue

So I go out to dinner with my husband last night, after returning from a visit with my sister in New York. We go to our usual diner. I was wearing a cap which is like a conductors cap in that its short around my head, not like a baseball cap that covers you all the way.



The waitress that usually waits on us came up from my side and said "Good evening gentlemen", and I turned around and looked at her. I was wearing lipstick and I said "well, if I take my hat off you'll get to see what… Continue

My husband and I went to Target for some household essentials. I happened to meet him over in the men's section where he was trying on pants. I saw a few caps that were very unisex looking, thought I might try them on and pick one or two up for the summer. Funky looking little caps, right up my alley. I was wearing a Buff. Of course, in order to try the cap I needed to remove my buff. I walked over to the full length mirror about 5 feet from where my husband was. I removed my buff put on cap… Continue

I had my "coming out" for lack of a better term last night. One week ago yesterday I had what was left of my hair buzzed off. Alopecia claimed most of the hair on my head.



I am a singer/songwriter. I had a gig yesterday at Philadelphia's premiere listening room, The Tin Angel. I opened for Vance Gilbert. I've played the Tin many, many times, but never without hair. While I've been walking around bald for one week, this was the first time a large amount of people who both were fans… Continue

I will forever remember Saturday, March 5, 2011, the day I buzzed off what appeared to look like a light, scattered bird's nest on my head. It was amazing. I returned to my hometown, NYC, to my hairdresser of 19 years, Skipper Edwards. I initially went to Skipper because he was my sister's hairdresser; he was good with hair of women of color. Being bi-racial my hair was kinky, although it could be blown out. He proceeded, throughout the years to cut, style my hair in an appropriate way to hide… Continue

I am excited for it to be one week from today. I'll have been "bald" for a full 24-hours by then. Its funny that its been two weeks or so since I noticed my spots got so bad that its time for me to take down what's left of my hair. I decided to go back to my hometown, New York City to my hairdresser of over twenty years to buzz my hair off. It may seem like I'm making a big deal or ritual of all this, but, it is a big deal. I was diagnosed with alopecia areata 18 years ago. Its been slow going.… Continue

Well, in anticipation of getting what's left of my hair "buzzed" I ordered two wigs. Both synthetic, one monofilament. I tried to match the color I'd been wearing for a few years now.



I didn't think I'd like it and prepared myself for this. I'm in shock that I actually like the wig(s). Its been a long time that I felt a full head of hair on my head. I may return the shorter hair wig cause I like this one so much. May just get a second one in a different color, same style as… Continue

Acceptance is the biggest step. It would be easier if we did not need the acceptance of those we love. My husband is one of the people I fear will not accept my baldness. Next week what's left of my hair will be taken own - I can't wait. I ordered a wig in advance to see if even like wearing wigs. Mostly I believe I'll be rocking my bald head with some funky scarves or hats when I feel like it.



My husband replies: "as long as you're ok with it, its ok" but never answers me… Continue

I have had alopecia areata since after the birth of my son some 20 years ago. I had the usual treatments, Rogaine before it was over-the-counter; the shots to my scalp. All worked for a short amount of time. I am a dark-brunette, bordering on "black" haired woman. I have taken to having my hair dyed blonde (single process, no bleaching) as you notice the spots less with lighter hair, it all blends. But its not working that well anymore.



I am a musician and in the public eye. I saw… Continue

I went on vacation. I was lucky. My Aunt put together a family reunion cruise. A cruise to Bermuda. A 5-day cruise. I roomed with my twin sister, which is an extra bonus - sister time together.



This was my first cruise. We boarded and went through customs, and met up in the dining room for lunch. It was served buffet style. I've never seen so much food in my life. I was sitting at the table as all of the family met up.



A table next to us, a large family with about 4… Continue