Hello fellow Alopecians! This is the first picture I have taken without hair and the first time I am exposing myself to the world...Without Hair! Please let me know what you think and also how you have faced the outside world... leaving your wig at home! Thanks !

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Hi

I don't have alopecia (my twenty year old daughter does). Beautiful piccie of you!!

Yes, my daughter does go out (occassionally) without her hairpiece, but she mostly prefers to present herself with her hair.

Rosy
I hope to one day get the courage to be able to go out without a wig. I don't even go out with a scarve because I don't want people gawking at me. Thank you so much for your kind words
Good for you! You look beautiful! You're going to be amazed how comfortable you will become. I tried wearing wigs for about 9 months in 2008 when I lost my hair, and I was ashamed of how I looked bald and afraid to be seen without the wig. Then I started going out to places bald, and kept track of my "firsts": first time to the library, first time to the supermarket, the gym, etc. Now, 3 + years later, I don't even think about being bald. Here I am last month in front of about 2,000 people:

http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/twisting-in-balboa-park

Same place in 2010:

http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/in-the-mood

I've come a long way. If I can do it after feeling the way I did at first, anyone can. I don't even own a wig anymore - gave them all away. This is me now.
I love how confident you are! I hope to one day be that way also. How did you find start going oout without anything on your head? I'm just curious to find a way to break free from wigs. thanks for your response
I must say, that when I saw your response to my post (and your photo), my first instinct was "what a beautiful woman!"

I do wear a bandanna at the spa...it feels so great to not give a S**t and just have fun, not worrying about if my hair gets wet.

In a crazy distorted way, I think that maybe if I had the body of my dreams I'd become more confident to go bald in public. I guess it's all about loving every part of yourself and accepting this to be not only good enough but great!

Any tips to get there are much appreciated. :)
thank you so much. I guess since i had alopecia at a very young age I was more accepting of it. Do I still cry about it? sure... all the time. I want to have long luscious hair that my boyfriend can wrap around his finger.... I want to feel the wind blowing through my hair, but i know this is merely not going to just grow one day. I think I have learned to accept that this is how it is, hope for more, but don't expect it. It may seem a bit rough and harsh but it's the only thing that has made me strong. I am not yet able to go bald in public, and I admire all those that are able to go out in public. Please keep me updated!
Hey :)

You look gorgeous! you have an absolutley beautiful face! even my husband agreed! :) Just thought I'd put my 2 bob in lol :) xxx
awwww thanks so much for your kindness to you and ur hubby
:)
My Alopecian Sister you are Beautiful.
I lost my hair 3 years ago, I was scared when I first ventured out without a wig or scarf. I met Mary here on AW, we lived near each other, we met for lunch, it was wonderful, we talked & talked, more then anything I not only had a new friend but a mentor. I continue to go without a wig. Confidence comes in time but please know you are beautiful. Good luck to you my dear.
So cool that u actually got to meet someone who has alopecia! thanks for the luck:) u 2
Pam ... yes...it's your old AW friend ... so good to hear you and Mary caught up ... wish I was near to meet up with my two beautiful friends xo. One day!

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