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 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! 
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. 
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!
 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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