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I just got the news: “You Have Alopecia Areata”. I am scared.

Don’t be! There is an incredibly supportive Alopecia community just one Facebook friend request away! Getting in touch with people who have gone through similar experiences can be very reassuring and super beneficial. Plus, keep in mind that only 1-2% of Alopecia Areata cases progress into Alopecia Totalis or Alopecia … Continue reading →
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What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you because of no hair?

My freshman year of college, I was chatting with a guy at a party. I had met him a couple months earlier, and I had a huge crush on him. At this point, he already knew that I have Alopecia, because I had talked to a mutual friend about it … Continue reading →
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I am losing my hair and I am scared that my relationship with my fiancé/husband/boyfriend will change, or maybe I will lose him.

If he truly cares about you, losing your hair will have no effect on how he feels about you. In fact, supporting you through this confusing and scary time can serve to bring the two of you even closer in your relationship
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I am scared that if I don’t wear hair when I am with my boyfriend he won’t find me sexy. What should I do?

Sexiness comes from within. Whether you have hair or not, own it! Rock your bald! A confident woman is infinitely sexier than an insecure woman, regardless of how much hair each of them has.
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I don’t know whether to stay with just one look so no one knows I’m wearing hair, or to mix it up and change styles and colors. Any thoughts?

You are the only person who can make that call. One of the biggest factors would be how comfortable with people knowing that you are wearing a wig. If you are comfortable with being less subtle about it, go crazy! Have fun! I know women who wear different colors, cuts, … Continue reading →
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What is your daily hair and makeup ritual?

I work in a doctor’s office, so I usually keep my hair up in a ponytail, bun, or braid. If I’m not at work, I like to wear it down. All of my hairpieces are 100% human hair, so I can use heat, product, hairspray, etc., just like you would … Continue reading →
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