Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on October 15, 2010 at 12:29am

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”- Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

I love this quote, I feel that it really speaks to those of us with alopecia.
I still find myself hoping for a cure even after all these years, but I am happy knowing that I can help other alopecians with support and comfort.
Stay brave and remember you are beautiful regardless what is on or not on your head.
HUGS

Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on October 15, 2010 at 2:04am

There may not be a cure, but there are options such as vacuum wigs and bonded-on hair systems that stay on all the time (which helped me feel pretty again.) Do your research, save your money and treat yourself to some "alterna-hair" that makes you feel fabulous.

Comment by Tallgirl on October 15, 2010 at 7:46am

This is why I go to two wig shops, try on everything I can, look in the mirror and see how all views look (and how the wig looks with my glasses on), and then buy a low-cost, synthetic KNOCK OUT wig that makes me feel pretty for the next year. I get 10% discount with the alopecia. Go for the prettiest you...get a make-over for free at the cosmetic counter of a major department store or cosmetic store. If your hair looks even better than the gals around you, and even guys and teachers made positive comments, you can get a lot of smiles while waiting for that cure.

Comment by Brandi Badzinski on October 15, 2010 at 8:52am

thanks those are some other good ideas, i have a vacuum fitted wig from locks of love but i would also like to have other options

Comment by Brandi Badzinski on October 15, 2010 at 12:56pm

thanks thats a good point Tanya

Comment by Kimberly Duncan on October 15, 2010 at 10:21pm

Brandi, I have only been dealing with this since July but I do know that you are Beautiful. There are days that I am angry becasue I have AA. But those are the days I get on here and listen to everyone and helps. Hang in there.

Comment by Marisa on October 15, 2010 at 11:15pm

the funniest thing for me is that since I've been bald...and wearing wigs to work (only cause I deal with the public in a pharmacy) I have gone frosted blond, brown and recently red...I get all these questions about my hair dresser...LOL...cracks me up...I tell them all oh I do my own hair...takes no time at all...they just say wow..you should be in the business....and I smile and thank them....tooo funny!!! I then go to the gym nexytdoor in a bandanna and run into the same folks and they just stare...like what the heck???

I really try to remember is is not the shell that makes the person..it is the heart and soul..the kind of person that you are not what you look like....

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