A member since age 49 and currently 54 years old; diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis at age 14. Accepting and understanding everything happens for a reason, I believe my condition contributed to my character in helping to make me a better person. My acceptance was not an easy one; it was a process of learning to love me, like me and just enjoy me for the beautiful person I am - in side and out. I just decided not to allow society to to define me!
Thanks for the nice note!
My eyebrows are temporary tattoos -- that is, they wash off with water but can last for several days. I had my eyebrows permanently tattooed several years ago, and I don't recommend it. (I wrote all about this in my book, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!") Although the woman who did it was very experienced and professional, I didn't like the way they looked -- I have never seen any tattooed eyebrows that look natural. They also faded to light blue (even though they were originally brown!) -- you have to keep redoing them and after two times (once every two years) I stopped. I still have a blue stain on one side. The needle also made scars in the eyebrow area. And lastly, the process can interfere with your own hair growth, should your eyebrows grow back. If you want to try the same kind of eyebrows I use, go to www.beauti-full-brows.com. That said, many people are very happy with their permanent tattoos. In the end, you have to decide what will make you happy!
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My eyebrows are temporary tattoos -- that is, they wash off with water but can last for several days. I had my eyebrows permanently tattooed several years ago, and I don't recommend it. (I wrote all about this in my book, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!") Although the woman who did it was very experienced and professional, I didn't like the way they looked -- I have never seen any tattooed eyebrows that look natural. They also faded to light blue (even though they were originally brown!) -- you have to keep redoing them and after two times (once every two years) I stopped. I still have a blue stain on one side. The needle also made scars in the eyebrow area. And lastly, the process can interfere with your own hair growth, should your eyebrows grow back. If you want to try the same kind of eyebrows I use, go to www.beauti-full-brows.com. That said, many people are very happy with their permanent tattoos. In the end, you have to decide what will make you happy!
I have universalis, too. How are you today?
LeslieAnn