By Tanya Barnett I proudly stand among 21 million American women, who suffer from some form of hair loss is 21 million (this according to Relevan Research, Inc. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7.8.2014). I have alopecia! This means I live with hair loss. My scalp is covered with bald spots, so I shave my head weekly. [read Part I, where I detail my … [Read more...]
NO Hair, Don’t Care. I’m Sexy and I Know It, Alopecia and All
By Tanya Barnett I have alopecia! There I said it! Five years ago, those three words stuck in the back of my throat. I could barely whisper them without tears streaming down my face. Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that attacks the hair follicles. What does this mean? It means I live with permanent hair loss. I am bald. When I first received the diagnosis from the … [Read more...]
4 Tips on Natural Hair Shedding & How Much is Too Much?
You ever have that fear that you’re going bald? I can’t be the only one who has experienced washing their hair and detangling, only to freak out at the amount of hair you keep seeing come out in the sink. Oh, so you just going to leave me out here in the cold all by myself. Well, since I’m the only one who has experienced this, allow me to give myself some tips on hair shedding … [Read more...]
Spread the Word: A Young Girl Inspires Others to Go Natural for A Day
At age 3, Sanah Jivani was diagnosed with a hair loss condition called Alopecia. After years of wearing wigs and being bullied for her appearance, she has decided to take matters into her own hands through a day she's declared as "Natural Day." Within her "Natural Day" information packet, Jivani describes her life as a 12-year-old, losing her hair and not feeling beautiful … [Read more...]