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Comment by Nathan Paul Prince on May 20, 2010 at 6:48pm

In 1995 this conversation did NOT exist at all... and 15 years later it's quite easy to walk into a club and see one or two girls with shaved heads, no matter what city one finds one's self in. And the larger the social scene, the less likely anyone is going to care, let alone stare for too long...
Know what's funny though?! 15 years ago, it was the GUYS wondering if it was okay to ditch the wig, or the bandanna, and go bald in a public place - I swear!! Those Alopecians who "came out" in 1995 will back me up on this ;)
And I will always say - do what you are comfortable with, and always leave that one extra step forward open to you, and a few years from now we look back and can't help but think "why was I so cautious?"
Have a groovy day, and cheers from Montreal!

Comment by Kira on May 16, 2010 at 11:04am

Flip a coin! =P

Seriously though, if you are feeling better about going out and about bald, why not go to the bars and clubs without the wig?

Folks are going to find out sooner and later. Not to mention you skip the awkwardness if you are ever in a situation where you can't wear your wig...I.E.swim much?

Comment by Sarah Car on May 12, 2010 at 9:52pm

Hi Everyone! I am new to the site, but not new to AA. I have had cycles of hair loss since I was three. My most recent cycle is the most severe amount of loss since my first one. I decided to buy a wig back in December. But as the hair continued to fall out I knew I had to make another big change. Just a few weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and shave the remaining hair and go bald. I go around my house freely and I am starting to go out in public without my wig. Its easy to go on errands and even to go to my classes bald. But I am struggling with going out to clubs and bars and social events without the wig. I want to meet new people, particularly men, and be confident in my own skin. I actually think it may get a few good conversations going, but I also expect to get stares, and questions, and rejection. I'm not sure I am confident enough yet to be able to handle to bad with the good. Along a similar line of thought - I am graduating from college this weekend! My only concern is what do I want my pictures to look like? Will I be happier to look back and see myself natural and bald or confident in a wig? Any suggestions, thoughts or reflection will be helpful!

Comment by Norm on May 7, 2010 at 1:12pm

Krissie, I'm sorry to tell you this, but that just ain't gonna happen. You're brother's pal CAN'T marry you.... cos I got there first!! (Fight!!) I'm just surprised you didn't tell him, and put him out of your misery. (I think that's the expression...?)
Laaaater!!
N!

Comment by Krissie on May 7, 2010 at 2:21am

A funny thing happened to me last weekend...family and friends were all together having a great time...then my brothers best friend looked at me and said, "I'm going to marry you one day". In front of my brother no less! My brother knows of my condition, his friend doesn't...I think my brother is more protective of my secret than I am. But u should have seen my bother's face! LOL.. i wish i had a camera! hahaha

Comment by Tommy Yang on May 3, 2010 at 3:27pm

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Comment by sean franklin on April 5, 2010 at 1:30pm

I think bald women are the most beautiful things on earth. I'm pretty sure there are girls out there in the world who think of bald men that way

Comment by Buddy on March 4, 2010 at 3:02am

Paul, I understand what a blow to ego and self identity and self esteem the sudden loss of all hair can be. However, it does not change WHO nor WHAT you are as a man. You are a good looking man with hair and I bet just as masculine and handsome without it. Please include some recent shots and I'm sure you will see YOU are still great!

Comment by Paul Williams on March 3, 2010 at 6:32pm

If only i could grow a beard , have eye brows or even lashes , but alais i have none , not even the option of growing a beard . How i hate ALOPECIA .

Comment by Artemis88 on February 22, 2010 at 6:06pm

Yea, my issue is also "can they tell it is a wig?"
Or, what if they want to go to the beach or something? Or anything athletic where you have to sweat? Stresses me OUT!
(insert sad face here)

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