First Public Appearances

Made my "bold bald debut" today at the 2nd Annual Oakland Jazz Festival!
Overall it was a positive experience--thanks to those who made me feel beautifiul :D Even drew some positive attention from folks I didn't even know.

Was hoping to get a good tan but it was a balancing act ensuring "tan not toast"--it was soooooo HOTTTT out there!!! (But you don't hear any complaints from ME after my ranting about the 60-something degree weather last week do you?)

Was going to take some pictures but I left my phone in the car.
More tomorrow. About to go pass out now. :D Sweet dreams and melodies.♥

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Permalink Reply by Ms. E on August 21, 2012 at 12:24pm

Congratulations! I LOVE it! :D Especially the part about "I even forgot I was bald" Isn't that funny??? *o* That means we're becoming comfortable in our own skin (scalp :) and are less self conscious. As I've stated earlier, it gets easier everyday.

Also, when you say "for good" it doesn't have to be always, but when you WANT to. The neat thing is the FREEDOM to CHOOSE if and when you want to do so. I've been telling people to not be surprised if somedays they see me and I look like that doll who had hair growing out of the top of her head to her behind! *o*

Permalink Reply by Themba Shenge on August 22, 2012 at 5:27am

Thanks Ms E. And you are so right about me being comfortable enough to 'wear' my hair as I please. I will get there. It also helps that I've got a very supportive sister and nephew - they always tell me that I am beautiful without hair:).

Permalink Reply by Sisterslivinwithalopecia on July 27, 2012 at 12:04pm

Ms. E, that was your opportunity to educate your client. So many people are unaware of what alopecia is.I remembered when I first wore my head bare to work which was during the mid week. The day after wearing one of my wigs. This guy who was use to me changing different hairstyles, colors, short to long, said to me. Should I ask? I politely said that I have Alopecia and I bought everyone donuts. Help yourself to them. I had one the baddest suit/skirt set on that day. a pair of the sexiest heels on. Makeup flawless with colored contacts on. I walked through the office like my poop didn't stink and later people came to me and said damn girl you look good. I educated them about my condition and gave them on of my sisters living with alopecia pamphlets. Later in the week I had two females come to me asking for some additional pamphlets because they knew of a few women with condition but was suffering silently. They contacted me and I invited them to one of our support group meetings and guess what they are now baldly fierce!

Permalink Reply by Ms. E on July 29, 2012 at 1:31am

*o* I LOVE it!!! (:

Permalink Reply by Ms. E on August 11, 2012 at 1:33am

The same client came in this week and asked me either when did I, or what made me, decide to wear my African Queen look. (:
Sometimes we just need to leave people to ponder their own thoughtless remarks. :D

A friend/colleague whose initial and only response has been "that's interesting" brought some pictures which were taken at her social event 2 weeks ago, chose two or more which included me for enlarging and framing.

Permalink Reply by Ms. E on July 29, 2012 at 1:30am

Today makes one week and this evening I attended my first intimate social event in which I'd see people I've not seen in a while and who didn't know about my new look. I had no idea who would show up, but I was okay with it (except for some reason today the stubbles wouldn't go away--another discussion):

The best time was had with one friend, who has surprisingly gone au naturale. She said "I see you cut your hair.It looks good on you" We shared compliments, then stories about getting older and just wanting to be free (oh, and hot flashes :). The lady sitting next to her who had beyond shoulder length hair (her's naturally) joined in the conversation, complimented me as well, and we had great conversation. It was great!

Another person there I knew, never even mentioned it.
The fiance of the friend hosting the event, is a 6'5" bald brother who greeted me and said "this is my twin" as he posed to take a picture with me.:D

I suppose it gets easier as we go huh?

Permalink Reply by Ms. E on August 11, 2012 at 1:56am

3 (or 4) Week Update: :D
I've now progressed to the phase of going out publicly and not thinking about my head until I see someone I know, then realizing half way through the conversation (or even after) "Oh, they probably didn't recognize me at first!" (Interetingly only two people have commented in those situations). I'm actually surprised at myself (: It IS a little awkward to hand over my photo ID when requested though. *o*

The only thing is my feeling the need to put on concealer to cover my scalp before I go out because I don't like the way it looks. So I still feel in a way that I'm 'hiding' something.

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