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Why I'm BALD w/ Mira Johnson

9/16/2014

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Why are you BALD? I am bald because my spirit was calling out for the experience. I felt uncomfortable in my skin wearing hair down past my shoulders. 

 How has being BALD impacted your life? I've been bald for just over 1 month. I feel more confident and beautiful than ever before. My hair is a great conversation starter. I've been able to put away all of my old hair products and styling tools. Getting ready in the morning is EASY!

I'm still experiencing everything seemingly for the first time! 

Walking in the rain.
Driving in a convertible.
Going out in public. (especially nightlife)
Being intimate with my partner.
Shopping for clothes.

All of these things feel SO new and wonderful!

What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?Nothing yet. 

It's worth noting that some men seem to 'size me up' in a way I've never noticed before... where in the past they might have just objectified me as 'pretty'. Now, I think I give them reason to pause.

What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD? This will be one of the hardest (at first), most empowering and exhilarating experiences of your life. 

If you feel drawn to shave your head, do it! You'll wonder why you hadn't tried it sooner.
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Why I'm Bald w/ Kristen Cardwell

9/2/2014

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Why are you BALD? I was diagnosed with cervical cancer May 15, 2014

How has being BALD impacted your life?
It was definitely something to get used to, but since loosing my hair I have gained so much confidence in myself. Battling cancer can tear you down and you must find that courage deep down to keep going!

What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?
A man told me, as he removed his ball cap " men have short hair woman are supposed to  have long hair"...my response " some woman have cancer and have no hair"....he shut up real quick. 

What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?
Embrace the change, it is a new leaf turned over... know that you are beautiful inside and out no matter if you have hair...hair does not define you
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Why I'm BALD w/ Sigma Galloway

9/2/2014

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Why are you BALD? Alopecia

How has being BALD impacted your life? It took me a while to reveal my baldness. My hair was one of best features. I would always get compliments on how pretty my hair was. After I couldn't hide the bald spots any longer, I shaved the few hairs I had off. After that hair started coming out everywhere. I wore wigs, scarves, and slouch hats for the longest. I had decided to reveal my head soon, but on Memorial Day I attended a picnic. It was so hot I had to take off the slouch hat I was wearing. I was with friends and family, so I felt comfortable. Someone took pictures and posted them on FB. Well, it was out there then. So I changed my profile pic and the rest is history. This is still new to me but I love the freedom of not having to find something to cover my head to coordinate with my clothes. I'm free and loving it. My lipstick and earrings are now my hair.

What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?
Before I revealed my head to the world. I would uncover it around friends and family. My little niece told me that I would never get a husband cause I was bald. So far she is correct...LOL! But I love my new look and I do get lots of compliments and most are from men. 


What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?
As a woman, I know it's a hard pill to swallow. But I figured God created me this way for a reason. I love the uniqueness of being bald. I stand out and am noticed. Sometimes when I'm out, I forget I'm bald. It's a journey you must travel on your own, but you are not alone. Embrace your bald beauty. I did and love it!
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Why I'm BALD w/ Haley

9/2/2014

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Greetings Everyone, I'd like to introduce to you Ms Haley. She will be receiving a Beanie for Alopecia Awareness Month. 

Her story shared by her mother Holly. My daughter is Haley, she is 10 years old. When she was 3 1/2 we found out she had AA, while we were on our family vacation we noticed that she was losing large amounts of hair at one time. In a 4 week time period she lost all of her hair, at that time she was 4 years old. As she has grown up being bald, most of the kids became use to her not having hair, but the boys in school still like to call her names, and kids at the pool and in stores will still point and say things to her. She has a hard time with this, and at time will come home in tears but as she has gotten older she also has started to tell people why she doesn't have hair, and is helping to teach people about Alopecia.
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Why I'm BALD w/ Kallie Jo McCain

9/2/2014

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Greetings Everyone, we'd like to introduce to you Kallie Jo McCain, she has universal Alopecia and she will be receiving a Baldie Beanie. 

Story told by her mother Dawn. She has been dealing with this since she was 5 years old. Her parents have treated up until her 12th year when she had complete hair loss due to some other health issues that caused us to have to stop treating it! She had complete hair loss during her 7th grade year! It was a terribly sad year for her, she had days she missed from school due to people teasing her! She final came out to her school and told her story that's she's bald, the school was very judgmental but some of the kids were very supportive and because of just those few good kids our daughter currently does not wear a wig to school! She has bad days and good days but is fighting through like a tough girl!
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Karla Nieves (Trichotillomania)

7/1/2014

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  • Why are you BALD?Trichotillomania 
    I was diagnosed when I was 12 years old, two years later it got worse. So I began using wigs, I had to change them like every six months because I was also pulling the hairs out of it. My mom was the one that payed me all the wigs, and she was hurt. They took me to psychologist and psychiatrist but nothing happened. For my senior year I decided to free myself and I went to my prom with my head shaved. Everyone was amazed some didn't even recognized me and some didn't believed I had that disorder.
  • How has being BALD impacted your life?It has made me stronger and less shy, now I have more confidence in myself and almost all the time I don't care what people think of the way I look.
  • What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?The worst that has happened I think is seeing people staring and then they start talking about you and you know they are dong it but they keep staring. It annoys me but I just ignore them and I keep walking with my head high. Also I've received a lot of compliments of the way I look, so it hasn't been so bad.
  • What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?No matter how bad you think it's going to be you have to be strong and forget about what the people say. You have to show them that being bald it's as beautiful as having hair.
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Andrea Wimberly - I decided that I didn't need Hair.

7/1/2014

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I shaved my head right before my 31st birthday.  The combo of a new climate, a terrible haircut and a lot of emotional upheaval.  At the end, I decided I didn't need hair.  and since it always seemed to be a problem, I simply eliminated the problem. People have always commented on my looks, but lately it has been overwhelmingly positive.  it "set my face free" I also have a LOT more free time.  My hair was a beautiful huge multicolored two strand twist afro.  not to mention the money I save on styling products. I've been asked if I have cancer, told "a woman should have hair" been asked if I was a "man hating lesbian"  it runs the gambit.  I HAVE received a lot fewer racist comments, so there is THAT at least. Don't be afraid.  it is just hair.  we fret and stress about something that is not even a necessity to survival... The first month sucks.  it just sucks.  there is no way around the self doubt and questioning of your femininity once you cut it all off.  address it head on, then, buy a great lipstick and keep on stepping.
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Toya Spencer (Triple Negative Breat Cancer)

7/1/2014

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  • Why are you BALD?In March 2014, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Now going thru Chemo, I have loss all of my hair. It took a moment to embrace my baldness but now I really see the beauty that I possess. I see life totally different and I am just thankful just to see tomorrow. Like India Arie states in her song "I am not my hair". Beauty is more than what you see but it's also what you feel.
  • How has being BALD impacted your life?It made me see me for me. That I'm just as pretty (if not more beautiful) without hair than I am with hair. It makes me see life differently. It makes me appreciate it more.
  • What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?I believe it is just the initial shock when someone first sees you without any hair. The look can be devastating and hurtful.
  • What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?Embrace your inner beauty. Hair doesn't stop you from being who you are. The true you lies on the inside.
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Melissa Reed (Trichotillomania)

6/10/2014

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  • Why are you BALD?I have Trichotillomania and shaved my head to keep from pulling
  • How has being BALD impacted your life?Being bald has been a roller coaster experience but most days I love it.
  • What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?A group of men pointing and laughing at me and one man said to another one "that should be your girlfriend" and started laughing again.
  • What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?It really isn't the end of the world and you are beautiful!!

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Pat Johnson (Alopecia)

6/10/2014

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  • Why are you BALD? I'm bald because of literally knowing that life is precious by stop worrying about losing the once long hair that I have had, and have been loosing for approximately 20 years or more. Damage follicles, that's what the doctor told me after having a biopsy done. In other words, a form of Alopeica. It's effect is in right in the middle of my head..just like a man when beginning to loose his hair. One day, I just got tired of being sick & tired of loosing the hair and spending lots of money trying to grow hair and to have hair on my head. We experienced an earthquake in 2011 and my eyes opened realizing that I am here and my family was well. You can say that God spoke to me. It'll be alright! It's been 3 full years....It is well with my soul!  


  • How has being BALD impacted your life?Being BALD has impacted not only my life, but those who have experience the same devastation, depression, anxiety, low self esteem and sickness. My story is not my story, it is His story..God be the glory. Iron sharpens Iron. Everything in life is for a reason and I have learned and trusted in God that I am here for a purpose and reason. Beauty is in our soul and in the heart of man and woman. You have to love who you are to even love others. Love makes a, I'll change that "a" to "the" difference.    
  • What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?As a matter of right now time, today I went to get an eye exam. After having the examination, the doctor says to me.."You can go pick out new eyeglasses now, but I can wait if you like to open the door until you put back on your hat." My comment was.."Oh really, it doesn't matter, I'm good, I don't care, open the door." I guess he was feeling like he was being considerate. I have finished those pages and the many chapters of that story in my life. I hold my head up high and strut. I have received so many compliments telling me that I have the head for the style. I don't believe I've ever had a worst thing that has happened to me, instead of those saying that they wish they had the boldness and the head to do so.  lol...although children look, but children will be children. Woman suppose to have hair right?...lol...I know I can truly say that I have saved lots and lots of money and time from being at the beauty shop getting my hair done....so sorry beauticians.  
  • What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?My encouragement would be for those going bald to embrace themselves. It took me years to come to realize that  hair is not everything. Think about your family, think of things praiseworthy. Think and know that each day is a gift from God. Know that God makes no mistakes and that He loves you unconditionally. Trust Him. Live the life that God has given you. Love your self and continue to help others through your experience, your story, His Glory!

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