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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...

The summer seems to be upon us flooding us with positivity and light which is so lovely in these days of darkness.  If you are having cancer chemo chemotherapy, experiencing hair thinning leaving bald patches on your scalp or suffering from alopecia hair loss in the summer months it can be hard to find suitable thin lightweight headwear to cover and protect your head.  Bold Beanies are perfect for the warmer summer months as they cover the bald scalp and provide protection from harmful UV rays and keep the head at an even temperature, absorbing sweat and keeping you generally...

... for after every struggle you are stronger". Let us all be braver than our thoughts.  This week more than ever I was reminded of a couple of my favourite quotes. Especially this one from Martin Luther King... "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."  This quote appears in my new book called Hope as its such a powerful message in these dark times. Let us all join together and shine brighter than ever before.

 I generally don't like doing TV interviews (thats why I went into Radio!) but when Made in Wales contacted me I thought it sounded like a nice way to promote business in Wales. Abi was lovely and genuinely interested in the products. We talked about the how the idea for Bold Beanies came about from me loosing my hair to grade 3 advanced breast cancer and that I felt cold, especially at night time. I explained that scarves would slip, woollen hats were too itchy and got too hot and my wig I only wore on 2 occasions throughout the...