Tanya (Ash's mom)

Female

Wesley Chapel, FL

United States

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Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I am the parent of a 21yr old girl with Alopecia Areata. My daughter's name is Ashton, she is a junior in college. My daughter has struggled with alopecia areata since she was about 4, but we have always managed to hide her spots with her hairstyle until late 2008 early 2009. She was a competitive cheerleader so we needed a hair solution that was extremely secure. Ashton uses the virtuesse hair system and has for many years and although it's not perfect it has allowed her to live as close to normal as possible.
Do you have alopecia?
Parent or guardian of child with alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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  • KWM

    Hi Tanya,
    I have a 12 yo daughter with a type of ectodermal dysplasia causing very thin brittle hair. We are considering the Virtuesse system and have already had an initial meeting. I am wondering if you and your daughter are still happy with the system and if you have any thoughts. My daughter's hair is short but she has a good bit on the sides with the top being very thin. They are suggesting that we shave the top of her head and leave her natural hair on the sides to blend in. Having used the system, what are your thoughts about that? Does your daughter say it is hot or itchy? We are very nervous. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
    Kelli

    Jun 18, 2011

  • Evalyne Cambron

    Hi Tonya, my daughter is a competitIve cheerleader in Arizona. She is 12 and almost completely bald at this point. I got her a wig and the wig place is putting me in touch with someone who does hair bonding. I'm trying to find the best solution for her because she wants to make sure that she doesn't have issues at cheer. She just found out that she made a level 5 team and ow has this hair worry. Any advice would be appreciated. You can also call me if you like. It may be easier than typing it all out. My cell is 602-540-2890.
    Thanks,
    Evalyne

    May 13, 2012

  • Wendy

    This system is free for kids if you live in Ohio.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgcLGYmyvTw

    Dec 21, 2013