Sandra Dubose-Gibson

Female

Cary, North Carolina

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
Hello my Alopecian Family!

My name is Sandra Dubose-Gibson. I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York but as of 2007, I reside in Apex, North Carolina. I developed Alopecia Areata when I was 25 years old which has since developed into Alopecia Universalis. In 2009, I was diagnosed with Cicatricial Alopecia as well. As you know, the journey to regain self love and self acceptance due to Alopecia is different for everyone, so we must be gentle with ourselves. Not until 2008 was I ready to get over the pain and turn it into a point of power to go out without my wig and liberate my life. Today, I am an advocate for Alopecia and Autoimmune Disease Awareness. Helping others is my way of fighting back. I am a liberation life coach dedicated to helping people like us break free from low self-esteem and create the life we deserve in spite of our challenges.

On Saturday, March 26, 2011, I competed in a local beauty pageant and made history when I was crowned 2011 Mrs. Black North Carolina, the 1st Bald Beauty Queen of the state. I wanted to show the world that bald women are beautiful too and deserving of a crown.

I am a national inspirational speaker and singer/songwriter. I am glad to be a part of this community where we can all GROW through this experience together.

Stay connected and Stay beautiful, inside and out.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
No - I am not 18 or older
Your Website (Leave blank if you don't have one):
http://www.SandraDubose.com

Comment Wall:

  • Dotty

    Welcome Sandra,
    Congratulations on your new level of acceptance. I too have come a long way from my wig days!! I am so much happier and I love to spread awareness every chance I get. I am being featured in a local newspaper this month for "Alopecia Awareness Month." I'm really excited. I am going to go check out your website. Again, welcome to the family!!!
    Love and Hugs,
    Dotty

    Sep 7, 2008

  • rj, Co-founder

    Hi, Sandra. Welcome to Alopecia World! This is a great place for great people, so be sure to make your positive presence known. :-) - rj, Co-founder

    Sep 7, 2008

  • Roger

    Welcome.

    Roger.

    Sep 7, 2008

  • Julia

    Welcome!!!!!

    Sep 7, 2008

  • Linda

    Hi Sandra, welcome to AlopeciaWorld, wish I had met you this Friday, I've been in St. Pauls, NC all weekend. Your Bald or Wiggin' Out experience sounds alot like mine, except I can't carry a note, lol, so no singing for me. I met a group here and one male in the group said he knew I was not from this area because women would be embarrassed to rock a Bald Head here. I just smiled and told him I feel sorry for anyone who feels their community wouldn't accept them Bald or not! Anyway, I'm glad you're here. I will be back in November and I will be in Raleigh, we will definitely have to get together for dinner or something. Take care, stay blessed and be Beautiful!

    Sep 7, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    You are wonderful, Sandra! I'm so glad you're here!
    LeslieAnn

    Sep 7, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Thank you, sweet person!
    If you decide to get it, let me know how you like it!
    Hugs, LeslieAnn

    Sep 7, 2008

  • Linda

    Sandra I loved the song, I let my three little grand daughter listen to it and they played it about a zillion times. Now they can't stop singing it, lol, all off tune, but it sounds like music from Heaven.

    Sep 7, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Sandra, 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 and we look forward to your input. Cheryl, co-founder

    Sep 8, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Sandra, I love the video, thank you for sharing it with Alopecia World!

    Sep 8, 2008

  • Leon Johnson

    Right on sister. Good job!

    Sep 13, 2008

  • Lucy

    Hi Sandra, i watched your video and its amazing i think your a role model for too many people, really. Thanks!
    Lucy

    Sep 18, 2008

  • Royalty

    Love your pictures!

    Nov 3, 2008

  • Melody

    Hi Sandra!
    I am from the Charlotte/ Burlington area. I am hoping to get an Alopecia support group going sometime soon, so I am trying to get the word out in NC. Please contact me if you have any questions and let me know if you are interested. It is all sort of up in the air for now.

    Thanks,
    Melody.

    Nov 11, 2008

  • Royalty

    Hi Ms Sandra, your welcome! I love lion pic too! I actually started in the lace wig business this year when I tried to find solutions for my hair loss. I did ALOT of research when trying to find out if lace wigs were something that would be suitable for me. I am wearing one in my pic!

    Nov 16, 2008

  • Royalty

    HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING MS SANDRA!

    Nov 26, 2008

  • sandra

    Hello Ms. Sandra!
    Your pictures are gorgeous!! I do not have alopecia, but I am inspire by your story. I want you to know that you look extremely pretty with or without your hair.
    Compliment of the season to you and your family.

    Dec 23, 2008

  • Bob Hershberger

    Sandra..hello and welcome..Your story sounds very familiar..I was tormented in school,by women,and even my family..On day someone took my hat for a beer collection..I know..LOL,and thats when I snapped,and said,thats it..If someone wants to laugh,then laugh at me..This is me,and its ""not my fault"'..Like you,I choose to accept myself as is,where is,rather that wait for my hair also..And decided to quit hiding myself..That was probably the hardest thing and the best thing I ever did..Its come and gone since then,but it was the biggest learning phase Ive ever experienced..I love your AA experience,story...You surely are very proud,as well you should be,and a great role model for so many that are just entering the whole process..I just wanted to say,God Bless you,and thanks for sharing your story so proudly..Good for you..Bob

    Dec 31, 2008

  • Bob Hershberger

    Sandra..You have wisdom,way beyond age..Your beauty shines through like a huge beacon,just like the Lords..I mean that..Bob

    Dec 31, 2008

  • Diana Hayden

    Happy New year ; You are BEAUTIFUL.

    Jan 1, 2009

  • Vi

    I think you're a beautiful human being and your singing is wonderful. It was a pleasure to meet and share time with you. I'd love to see "I'm Beautiful" performed again on a trailer or You Tube....
    Lisa Ciancio

    Jul 5, 2009

  • Roger

    Thanks for the beautiful song in Houston.

    Roger.

    Jul 9, 2009

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Sandra,

    I loved your song at NAAF.
    I didnt know you were here at Alopecia World.

    Jeffrey

    Jul 14, 2009

  • JeffreySF

    The real fun starts after the NAAF Lights go out.....

    Woo Hoo!!!

    Jul 14, 2009

  • Brittany

    Hey Sandra!!

    Thank you!! =]
    I <3 your video and your web site...=]
    Are you going to the conference in indiana next year??
    I missed this year's conference but I'm saving up for indiana!=]

    xoxo
    Brittany <3 <3

    Jul 22, 2009

  • Sam Sam

    Thanks for the comment. You look amazing! !!

    Aug 21, 2009

  • Nicole O'Brien-Dupye

    Thanks u are very attractive yourself, let me ask u this if you dont have a wig on and u get on an elevator does everyone get quiet............/body>

    Aug 25, 2009

  • Nicole O'Brien-Dupye

    One thing I learned I do not let the looks get me down in front of them anyway, I really get the cute look on and then will look at them right in the eyes as to say What!!!

    Aug 26, 2009

  • Kelsey

    I do not have alopecia so i will not b going but thanks for letting me know and i am here to support a good friend who has ahd it for a while now

    Sep 1, 2009

  • Faheemah

    Thanks for the friend request! I hope all is well with you. I looked at the support group and its good to know there is one near. Sadly, I dont have a way off of campus in Raleigh, but hopefully this will be a lasting support group that I can be apart of whenever I get a car. Thank you for the information!!!

    Sep 1, 2009

  • Aspen

    thanks for the friend request
    comment me back soon
    aspen=]

    Sep 6, 2009

  • Faheemah

    Lol! I feel the same way sometimes too and I will def come as soon as I get the chance. Thank you for informing me and keeping me up to date in the future.

    Sep 15, 2009

  • Meghan

    Hi Sandra! I saw you perform at the conference in Houston and you were absolutely fabulous! I was so inspired by your story and music that I decided to purchase a few of your songs online.You really had such an impact on me.. thank you!!!

    Sep 21, 2009

  • Pam Glover

    Hey Sandra, I found you and added you!! As soon as you accept Ill send you an invite to join my Bald Attitude Scarf group!!

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Mary

    As you've probably seen, I posted a date for the National Bald Out next year of July 17. In a few more months, I'll be posting with suggestions and try to get discussions going in various locations. It's really up to everyone wherever they live to plan something if they want. I'm hoping it will continue to grow each year.

    Best,
    Mary

    Oct 4, 2009

  • Mary

    Thanks, Sandra. Yes, it was difficult when I first took off the scarf in the center of the dance floor. I'm more self-conscious about the back of my head than the view from the front! Go figure. ( ;-)

    Oct 7, 2009

  • Mary

    Thanks, Sandra...you know, it's strange but I feel LESS self-conscious now as a bald woman than I did for most of my adult life. I was always worried about my appearance, especially when I was younger...always worried what people were thinking. Now I really don't care nearly as much!

    Oct 8, 2009

  • Evans Ofori

    Wonderful and neatly shaven.I love you.

    Oct 15, 2009

  • JET

    I just stopped by to say Hi. Have a great week.

    -Jet

    Nov 23, 2009

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Happy Birthday Sandra!

    Apr 1, 2010

  • Sherry Washington

    Didn't we meet last year through Sissy? Are you the woman who works for the airlines? If not, you still look good.

    Sherry

    May 31, 2010

  • Joye Pressley

    Hello Sandra I will be in NC next week. What city are you in. I will be in Greensboro NC.

    Jun 29, 2010

  • Trina Berry

    Good Morning Sandra, lol I wish there was..Thanks, I'm so glad to be a part of so many beautiful and inspirational women.

    Jul 26, 2010

  • Gail

    Sure thing! I wish I was closer to Raleigh. I might have joined your little soiree on 9/14.
    Have fun!

    Aug 5, 2010

  • Essence

    thank you ! :D

    Aug 8, 2010

  • Lori D

    Thanks, Sandra! Thanks for accepting! Right now I feel like a poser because I'm wearing wigs. I guess I have to get up the courage to go out without one. The labor to shave my head was really trying and took me a long time to do it. One day, I'll be able to do it. I just wear a hat or hood in the house because my head is always cold! Thank you for the encouraging words. I appreciate them! I hope one day I'll be able to rock as hard as you do! Be blessed!

    Oct 20, 2010

  • CocoB

    Thanks for the compliments! As for my eyebrows I pencil them daily....I've done them for so many yrs its second nature too me now lol... but I do have those off days...USUALLY early mornings LOL. Hope u had a good weekend... thanks for accepting my request.  Ciao.

    Dec 13, 2010

  • Nikkole

    Ahhhh!! Thank you some much Sandra. You make me feel so right and I thank you because im so self conscious about my hair. Im now at the point where im gonna cut it but still looking for the courage to go bald. Yours words of inspiration really hit home for me and touched me, like the words that only a mother can give her child :) Thank you again!!

    Dec 28, 2010