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Comment by Stef on September 24, 2016 at 9:07pm

Be yourself.

Comment by Hairloss1 on September 5, 2016 at 6:38am

I would suggest getting a wig, it would probably help you feeling more confident on your job interview. for me i don't feel confident without my wig it it's a must have for me. you can google search to find plenty of wigs online are locally it up to you, i my self buy from this store which is silkawigs the price is resenable, you can look them up and let me know

Comment by ladybug on August 15, 2016 at 4:06pm

Your skills should be the focus here, not your hair. 

Comment by tim kay on August 14, 2016 at 2:08pm

I would focus on presenting a strong confident interview first. Then if it makes you feel more comfortable to address the alopecia do that towards the end. The way alopecia is becoming more common, there is a good chance the interviewer knows someone with this condition. If they not familiar with alopecia, then you can inform them that it is not cancer, not contagious, and will not affect your job duties. Good luck with the interviews!

Comment by HealthCareNavigator on August 13, 2016 at 12:38pm

P.S. Unless you can wear your skin with conviction, boldness and image carried off like a total fashion package this will also work. 

Comment by HealthCareNavigator on August 13, 2016 at 12:33pm

I wish it were not like this, but there many people afraid ... dare I say terrified of 'different'.  Many of them work in HR and are hiring managers.  They may feel that you are contagious or are going to be absent from work off the bat.  I would wear a wig, get passed my probation and then decide how you would like to address.  At the end of the day you need money to live.  If you know for sure they are a conscious employer then go as you are.

Comment by Susan on August 13, 2016 at 7:43am

Jeannie

I enjoyed reading Keren Barack"s article on the Bald girls do lunch blog. This woman is beautiful,and has a great sense of humor.

Apparently, during an interview, she told the interviewer. "I have an autoimmune condition that caused me to loose my hair,but my head is fine."

The interviewer responded, "i don't care". Keren got the job and worked there for many years. Today they are still good friends.

Comment by Anyanwu Chinyere Oby on August 13, 2016 at 6:05am

Hi sister, God has much in store for you. You are beautiful beyond measure the hair doesn't define you or your intelligence. Go for your interview with or without the wig but be strong to mention it if you have a wig on because AU has no power over you. All the best at your interview

Comment by Susan on August 12, 2016 at 10:35pm

Solange, thank you for sharing your perspectives.All discussions about any topic can veer off to ideas related to the said topic.For example, a discussion about motherhood and its joys can veer off to the topic of  Stay at home moms and Working moms.And yes, that's a topic that can get heated.

There are some amazing women with alopecia in the media that have inspired me. To name a few:

Alopecia World"s Co Founder Cheryl.

Sheila Bridges

Keren Barak

Abby Asistio

Rachel Fleit

Meghan Sanders

Brittany Myers

Helen Phillips

Judith Jamison

Deedee Bridgewater

Gail Porter

Kayla Martell

Melanie Gaydos

The list goes on. Forgive me for not naming the many others

Comment by Zimrie on August 12, 2016 at 6:19pm

I've always told them the truth.   On some job applications, they ask you what your limitations are and  other similar things.   I think nothing of telling them I have alopecia.   I tell my co-workers the truth if they start asking questions.   This decreases the embarrassment in case I get my hair piece or scarf pulled off which did happen a few times.  

This also frees them up to tell me if I need to re-do my make up or if my hair piece is  crooked.     

I use my hair piece to avoid being treated like an oddity and a curiosity.    One time, I sat in a staff meeting and told everyone I didn't have hair.   I told them if my make up or my wig is not on right, you can tell me and I won't take offense.   I told them, I don't want a lot of whispering and back biting.  

As far as head covers, I've found some that are really comfortable.   They will protect you from the sun in summer and keep you warm in winter and protect your privacy and dignity at work.  

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