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Bald at last!
Here's something interesting... before I shaved my head, I had thought that the moment that I finally did it, I would come scurrying over to Alopecia World and post pictures and try to get support from everyone. But something strange happened... I found I didn't need the support.
With the advice of my mom, I did the head shave in steps. First, I got my mom to cut off my pony tail (I saved it so I could match my wig to it) and lived with that short hair for a week or so. I went to soccer practise, without anything on my head, without the "wig for strenuous exercise" that I was so anxious to have. My teammates know about my alopecia and they were super supportive. At that point I decided I would get rid of my silly 30 second hair cut and go bald.
And it was the BEST thing I've ever done.
I LOVE being bald. I wish I would have done it sooner! My mom shaved my head in early January and I ran to the mirror and cried a bit, but then it was over. I had control. It was no longer alopecia vs. Christine. It was me accepting it. I know so many people write this exact same thing... about gaining control over alopecia and control over your life. But is it ever true. I just put on a wig and go now. No more hairs falling out in the shower. My life can go on as it was before alopecia started. That's why I haven't even been on alopecia world much since then... I'm back to living my life and I've stopped pitying myself.
Being bald also has many great benefits: VERY fast showers. This has to be my ultimate favorite. In close second is that it's very speedy to get ready. Currently I have two wigs, one Troika wig and one Beverly Johnson. Both are not the best quality, but I went to the wig boutique in Edmonton and ordered a Noriko Shiloh wig. I CANNOT wait. I also discovered I look really good in short hair! I will soon be buying a short wig.
I have stopped crying about my alopecia after shaving my head. I'm really embracing being bald. I play soccer bald. As I'm driving home from work I throw off my wig and drive bald. At home and at my boyfriend's house I go bald. Everybody has been so supportive and now when I talk about my alopecia, I don't cry, but I can joke about it doesn't have a hold on me anymore.
Sorry for the long post. It feels nice to write all this out. And for everybody who is waiting for the right moment to shave your head... do it sooner, rather than later. I wish I would have shaved my head about 2 months earlier than I did. It would have saved me a lot of stress.
here are the pics...
what's left of my hair. i'm sitting cross-legged here wearing pajama shorts... i know it looks bad. :P
my wig stand... i made her look as cool as i am... hahaha! unfortunately i don't have any pics with the wig on. i don't really like it that much. the color is too dark for my skin tone.
With the advice of my mom, I did the head shave in steps. First, I got my mom to cut off my pony tail (I saved it so I could match my wig to it) and lived with that short hair for a week or so. I went to soccer practise, without anything on my head, without the "wig for strenuous exercise" that I was so anxious to have. My teammates know about my alopecia and they were super supportive. At that point I decided I would get rid of my silly 30 second hair cut and go bald.
And it was the BEST thing I've ever done.
I LOVE being bald. I wish I would have done it sooner! My mom shaved my head in early January and I ran to the mirror and cried a bit, but then it was over. I had control. It was no longer alopecia vs. Christine. It was me accepting it. I know so many people write this exact same thing... about gaining control over alopecia and control over your life. But is it ever true. I just put on a wig and go now. No more hairs falling out in the shower. My life can go on as it was before alopecia started. That's why I haven't even been on alopecia world much since then... I'm back to living my life and I've stopped pitying myself.
Being bald also has many great benefits: VERY fast showers. This has to be my ultimate favorite. In close second is that it's very speedy to get ready. Currently I have two wigs, one Troika wig and one Beverly Johnson. Both are not the best quality, but I went to the wig boutique in Edmonton and ordered a Noriko Shiloh wig. I CANNOT wait. I also discovered I look really good in short hair! I will soon be buying a short wig.
I have stopped crying about my alopecia after shaving my head. I'm really embracing being bald. I play soccer bald. As I'm driving home from work I throw off my wig and drive bald. At home and at my boyfriend's house I go bald. Everybody has been so supportive and now when I talk about my alopecia, I don't cry, but I can joke about it doesn't have a hold on me anymore.
Sorry for the long post. It feels nice to write all this out. And for everybody who is waiting for the right moment to shave your head... do it sooner, rather than later. I wish I would have shaved my head about 2 months earlier than I did. It would have saved me a lot of stress.
here are the pics...
what's left of my hair. i'm sitting cross-legged here wearing pajama shorts... i know it looks bad. :P
my wig stand... i made her look as cool as i am... hahaha! unfortunately i don't have any pics with the wig on. i don't really like it that much. the color is too dark for my skin tone.
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Comment by Nants the Rebellion Dog on January 27, 2009 at 1:25am
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You said it beautifully! It is incredibly freeing to just shave and say, "Here I am!" I think going through the stress helps the relief at the end feel even better. (Like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer because it feels so good when you stop!) You are awesome. Can't wait to see the pics.
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Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on January 27, 2009 at 5:18pm
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Christine, yeaaaahhhhhh. I am glad you are moving on with your life and if we have fewer member on Alopecia World because people are coping, then so be it. rj and I will always find something to do :)
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Comment by Amber Lounder on January 27, 2009 at 6:12pm
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Wonderful post!! Life has to be lived , so it's better to accept anf get on with it. Driving bald is a great feeling. I always get double takes from people walking, it makes me smile. Can't wait to see the pics too.
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When I use to wear a wig, I use to drive bald too. There was one instance in which I was going into a restuarant with someone else who also has alopecia and I noticed the double take on the guy in the parking lot. So I smiled over at my friend and put my hair on, just before getting out of the car, the puzzling look on his face was priceless ;)
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Comment by Mari on January 27, 2009 at 11:40pm
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Christine WOW! I so know exactly have you feel! It is amazing how much taking the "control" is uplifting. A big step, but well worth it I know. Glad to see you have found the positives :o)
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Comment by Lee on January 28, 2009 at 12:16am
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; ) I think thats when I stopped crying about it too...when I shaved what I had left.
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Comment by Mary on January 28, 2009 at 1:01am
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Wonderful!!!! Congratulations! I've been bald for a year this week, and it's become just the way I am.
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Comment by Nicole on January 28, 2009 at 9:49am
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Congrats, Christine! After reading your blog, I could feel how excited you are about shaving. Shaving does relieve alot of stress.
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Comment by Christine on January 29, 2009 at 2:39am
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thanks everyone for the comments! i have a day off work tomorrow so i'll post those pictures :)
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Comment by Jennifer Krahn on April 5, 2009 at 8:01pm
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I just read your post and I am still in the losing my hair EVERYWHERE stage. i've started looking for wigs to have when I finally to the shave. I'm no longer crying as much over all the hair that I lose everyday. you look FABULOUS without hair!! I hope my head will look that good. your stunning. Nice job
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