Angie W.

56, Female

Nashville, TN

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I'm trying to live happily with alopecia...I do wear wigs but my goal is to be able to go without and not worry about what others will think or say; however, I have other goals to reach before I can get to that point. I first developed AA in 1989 at 21 years of age and dealt with it on and off until 1992 when it was so bad I had to resort to wigs. After many torturous steroid injections my hair grew back enough to where I was able to cover any spots I might've still had and lose the wigs all together. Fast forward to 1998 when it started all over again. I've been in wigs ever since with no hope of ever having my hair back. My husband and I ride a motorcycle and it's my dream one day to not care what anyone says about a bald head underneath the helmet.
I've been married to my husband since 2002 and he's never minded the fact that I was blessed with so much scalp (ha!), he's been really great actually, always encouraging me to go bald and be proud.
I have lived in Nashville since 1989 but was born and raised in Maryville, TN at the foothills of the Smokey Mountains (aka) God's Country!
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Roger

    Welcome.

    Jul 23, 2008

  • Billie

    Hi Angie- Welcome to our place in Cyberland. I hope you find what you need here- the support is outstanding!!!
    If I can help in any way - just ask. Invite to the Southerners group is extended to you also.

    Jul 24, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Angie, 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

    Jul 26, 2008

  • Åsa

    Hi Angie.
    Thanks for your kind words.
    The great thing with a tatoo is that it´s easier to walk around bald public because then the attention is on the tatoo and not on you. That´s the reason I made it in the beginning. Hope you will find courage to go bald soon.
    Take care Åsa

    Aug 8, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Sweetie, let me know how it goes. And I want to see a pic of you in that gorgeous wig!
    Hugs!

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Cherylnz

    Hi Angie,
    Have just read your blog and thought I would say hi.
    Your photos are lovely and you look beautiful in your bandanas/scarves and your wigs

    Oct 22, 2008

  • NINI

    Angie, I just found your page. I too am from Tennessee. I'm from West Tennessee but I am seeing a dermatologist in Nashville. I will be coming to Nashville Friday and was wondering if you could recommend any good wig salons. I have had the hardest time finding a good wig around home. We just don't have that many salons and I love the ones you are wearing.

    Oct 29, 2008

  • NINI

    Angie, thank you so much for answering my questions so fast. I feel so much better now knowing where to go. I had printed off a list of salons but I felt like I was on a wild goose chase. I am excited about finding something that I may like. I have purchased 7-8 wigs that are just sitting in my closet that I want even put on because they are so bad. I finally found one that is decent but not really what I want. Maybe Friday will turn out to be all that I am hoping for. Thanks again.

    Oct 29, 2008

  • NINI

    Hi Angie, thanks for asking. My appt. went great. Dr. Horwitz said that he thought that he saw some regrowth so he continued with the injections. I have 3 more to go now. I go back on December 19th. I really like him. I feel confident with him. I'm trying not to get my hopes up to high but whatever happens happens. At least for now I'm doing something. I found a wig at the shop that you recommended in Franklin. I wasn't real sure about it at first and didn't wear it until about 2 weeks ago but now everyone says that it looks great and I think that when I go back on the 19th of Dec. I am going to get another one just like it. They were so nice. I felt so comfortable there. Thanks for telling me about them.

    Nov 17, 2008

  • Val

    Hi Angie.
    I've just been diagnoised with Alopecia Areata and am in the Nashville area. I was wondering if you could reccomend any wig stores - your wigs look so lovely. My mom is coming up for Thanksgiving and we wanted to go and try some on.
    Thanks, Val

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Val

    My mom & I went to Chic Wig today and found a great wig. Sandy was so nice & helpful. Thank you so much for the suggestion.
    Thanks again, Val (c:

    Nov 28, 2008

  • Val

    Angie - Thanks again for the suggestion on Chic Wig. I saw some people today at church that were unaware of the AA and they thought I had just gotten a new hairstyle!
    Thanks so much, Val (c:

    Nov 30, 2008

  • wendyrayburn

    Hey Angie I live in Camden TN . It is only 80 miles from Nashville. I go out bald all the time. I only wear a wig to work I dont worry about what other people think. I come bald to Nashville all the time.

    Apr 10, 2009

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Angie,

    Came across your page and wanted to say hello.
    National Bald Out is coming up as well as NAAF.

    Hope all is good with you.

    Jeffrey

    Apr 29, 2009

  • lynne

    hey i was lookin at ur pics, and ur wigs look great, ur very pretty, ive only just lost my hair, so still hopin one day it will come bak, dont know how id cope with never havin hair again, but not much i can do about it if it doesnt grow bak, anyway hope to hear from u thanks lynne, x

    May 20, 2009

  • lynne

    thank u, well chat again sn, x

    May 20, 2009

  • gayle nangle

    Hi Angie sorry for the late reply iv been really busy ,and the kids are on holiday so no rest for the wicked.
    Thanks for taking the time out to have a look for me ,ill try and have a good search for it ;) x

    May 25, 2009

  • Nikki Mans

    I THINK YOU LOOK GOOD WITHOUT A WIG (: KEEP BEING STRONG -NIKKI

    May 25, 2009

  • Nikki Mans

    were do you get those awesome shirts?

    Jul 1, 2009

  • Karina

    Hi Angie!! I´m from Argentina..I have telogen effluvium that stopped me living a happy life. My hair is a disaster!! I want to know how you dealt woth this issue and if waeing wogs are comfortable.Thanks...

    Jul 13, 2009

  • Karina

    Scared

    Jul 13, 2009

  • wendyrayburn

    Great new photos . You dont need hair .wendy

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Dee Connelly

    HI, I loved your pictures. You look good in all of them!

    Aug 30, 2009

  • Avis

    Thanks for sharing the pics Angie. You look great with hair and without. You have beautiful eyes. Stay strong!

    Sep 5, 2009

  • Donna DeHoog

    Hi Angie! I love all your different hair styles! All of your wigs look beautiful on you! How are you?

    Oct 5, 2009