Hi Helen!! Welcome!!!!

Hi Dawn,

my dad lost all his hair to alopecia when he was 60 as well. He has grown it all back and the doc said it is because he had his first bout at 60.

I mean Helen

Hi Helen, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us. Cheryl, co-founder

Hi Helen,
I know how hard this can be. Your so fortunate that you have your family! If you could use some more support, I wrote a book for women with alopecia, called "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It's brand new. Check it out on my page, and if you want to order it, click the link, or cut and paste: www.leslieannbutler.npauthors.com and you will get it at a savings! Please let me know if you need to talk.
LeslieAnn

Hi Helen. I am from Auckland and lost all my hair about 8 years ago - I was 30 when it happened. I know that it is so hard, however you sound well on track with getting scarves and a wig. I wore synthetic wigs for years before I got a real hair one (the costs is a lot of course). Do you know about the subsidy that you can get to help buy the wigs? Any wig manufacturer can help you here. I wear scarves alot and I agree it will be easier and more comfortable when it is hot. I suggest you take your wig and then lots of scarves. You may feel more comfortable out at dinner with a wig, and then scarves during the day. Another option is summer hats. I have a few that are quite low when you wear them and I swear noone knows that there is no hair underneath. At the local chemist I have found a good selection in nice styles and fun colours. Be strong and feel free to contact me if you would like to chat. I know how it feels. Kath

Hi Helen nice to meet you, even if it is under such frustrating circumstances. Our daughter Nicole developed alopecia when she was 8, she is now nearly 12 and AU,
cute as a button and getting on with life. Your trip sounds wonderful, with all the rain we have been having escaping to sun sounds like a marvelous plan lol. Anyway lovely to meet you. Take care and enjoy your holiday.
Luv Sharon

Thanks for the lovely comment Helen yes Nicole is lovely but I am biased. Nicole likes her current wig but is really excited about getting her freedom wig. We will post some pics when it arrives. Take care. Sharon

Definately lets catch up by phone when you are back. i must say i am very jealous that you get to go somewhere so exotic. I would love to go there - enjoy and make the most of it. Talk soon. Kath

Helen.. Yes, I do make my own scarves now..
Are the scarves there expensive? I would so love to go travel like that to far away places.. But, so far I am stuck in the USA.
The furthers outside of USA I have been is Mexico! Yep, I have been to Mexico on cruises and plane.. But, thats it for out of the USA for me.. For now :o)
Have a wonderful trip sweetie..

Zoey

I would love to visit USA someday We have been to Disneyland in Los Angeles Scarves are not too expensive but I am not realy a sewer what size do you make as my sister has offered to make some for me. Living here in New Zealand we have such along way to travel to other countries. We have done a bit of traveling to Europe England and Thailand a few years ago. Our children are grown up now and we have five grandchildren. So I guess I am lucky that I have had hair till this stage of my life still it is difficult to cope with some days.
cheers Helen

Hi Helen,

Welcome to the Big AW.

Happy you are here.

Jeff

hey helen,

how's things going??? kaiana has an appointment this weekend to have a freedom wig made for her, we are all really excited for her. now that she has lost all but 2 long hairs she is finally ready to take the leap, very brave wee thing. looks like our weather is finally packing up and leaving :( great while it lasted tho :)

take care
cheryl

Hey Helen welcome back I'm glad your trip went well. How exciting about your hair I do hope it keeps coming back, will keep fingers crossed.

How awesome you went without your wig, big step, good on you, I can imagine the heat would of been pretty bad.

Take care, and nice to see you back again.
Sharon