BB Blog — Hair Loss

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...

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...

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...