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What's it like to lose your hair during Chemo..?

Posted by Emilienne Rebel on

What's it like to lose your hair during Chemo..?

I can only talk from my own experience of course as everyone who experiences hair loss from a cancer treatment feels differently. And, after 10 years (wow!) things are a little fuzzy as I still have a terrible memory which I very much blame on Chemo Brain! However, there are a few things I remember quite clearly about losing my hair... which started to fall out after the first round and towards the second of chemotherapy.  I can't say I was particularly bothered about being bald, especially as I knew how important the treatment was to get rid of any...

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Cold Head from Hair Loss... Wear a Bold Beanies Hat

Posted by Emilienne Rebel on

Cold Head from Hair Loss... Wear a Bold Beanies Hat

So what so spacial about a Bold Beanies Hair Loss Hat? The sheer sense of relief that you are comfortable and that there is just one less thing to worry about comes to mind first. You are able to get a good nights sleep because of the superior construction of the beanie with minimal seams and not uncomfortable label on the inside so as to not irritate a sore scalp. The luxury silk soft natural cotton thin breathable fabric is stretchy to give a snug but not tight fit over the head making it the most practical skull cap around. ...

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AGT America's Got Talent Amazing Inspiring Acts

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AGT America's Got Talent Amazing Inspiring Acts

You can't help but notice the wonderful acts being shared on social media in the last few weeks... the beautiful deaf woman who can really sing! Such beautiful voices and inspiring stories of courage. Check her out on the Bold Beanies Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/BoldBeanies/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE I'm reminded of Simon Cowell pressed the coveted golden buzzer on 16-year-old singer Calysta Bevier last year. She may have shyly stepped onto the stage, but the potential young star completely wowed the audience with her incredible voice and story. Calysta is from a small town in Ohio and shared an inspiring message about her...

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Portraits of Women with Alopecia Redefine Femininity

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Portraits of Women with Alopecia Redefine Femininity

With stark and stripped down images that demonstrate the power of portraiture, one Icelandic photographer has captured the beauty of bald women. “Baldvin” is a new series by photographer Sigga Ella, featuring portraits of women of all ages who have alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that results in unpredictable hair loss. In some cases, the disorder can lead to complete hair loss on the scalp and body. The project was done in collaboration with the Baldvin (which means strength) association in Iceland, in effort to spread awareness about alopecia and “open up the discussion and work against these gender stereotypes,” according...

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The best headwear for long term hair loss.

Posted by Emilienne Rebel on

The best headwear for long term hair loss.

How to manage long term hair loss Most women seek to understand the cause of their hair loss through their doctor and or dermatologist and look for treatment plans if possible. Headwear (and there are many different types including beanies, wigs and scarves) can help with the day to day management of hair loss and the coming and going of patchy hair loss. Not just Alopecia, there are many different medical conditions which can cause hair loss - this could range from a small bald spot to complete hair loss on the head. Headwear can help everybody – from keeping...

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