EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of 2016’s Alopecia Awareness Month, we are publishing every few days a new installment of Anita B’s very personal story, from the shock of first discovering she had Alopecia, through the life changes and mental journey to Acceptance & rediscovered Happiness. Anita B. wears, by choice, a Joli Dancer™ by Joli Caméléon™. After wearing many other well-known wigs designed for Alopecians, and actually being a sales rep for one of those companies for a while, she tried a Joli Dancer™ hair creation and liked it so much that she purchased another one 6 months later, all with her own money. Only after this did Anita take on the independent role of a Joli Caméléon Brand Champion. If this story resonates with you, we welcome guest bloggers and would love to hear your thoughts on the 10 phases Anita went through.
#AdaptBeautifully
All the Best. Michael.
1) Shock
At first . . . Why me? Of course I was shocked when I unexpectedly lost my hair. So was the rest of the world! Let’s face it, hair loss is emotionally devastating for just about anyone, but only male pattern baldness is considered ‘normal’. If we see a child, young person, or woman losing their hair we’re programmed to think that they’re seriously ill. The truth is that many women and children experience hair loss as a result of less serious conditions such as Alopecia Areata, thyroid disorders, or genetics. No one wants to be noticed for losing their hair, so it’s much easier to hide it. Experiencing hair loss is traumatic enough without having to explain why.
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