What It's Like To Lose Your Hair

[@sharypearson1925]

That purple wig is E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G!😍

[@lillykawala4657]

ikr

[@sumayyah4228]

It looked so good on her!

[@angeliquesoto7849]

Yesss right

[@JWildberry]

I have not lost my hair, but I want that wig in my life.

[@bby04]

Shary Pearson IKR AHHH SLAYY💜💜

[@CD2002-yw6pd]

Woah that’s crazy I used always watch the videos about her curly hair

[@abbygebreyesus4531]

Cd me too 🙁

[@shuhao2817]

Ikr same

[@dariaralea859]

Me too

[@plastictree7635]

Ikr crazy

[@Aurora-dq4lt]

Same 😭

[@Jennymayg13]

The purple wig looks amazing on you

[@lindsaynorton4066]

I agree it makes her look good

[@CC_Mila]

Right! It looked really good. She pulled it off nicely

[@gerardinecizmar]

It looked real and it definitely suited her.

[@robey07]

Stunning 🤩😁

[@Jaidebeau]

My mom just shaved her head when she started chemo, seeing her hair fall out was hard for her but after two weeks she’s ok with it and doesn’t feel like she needs a wig, she really strong I love her so much

[@babygirllina1219]

💕💕💕💕

[@cementcars]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ilovesesshomarusama716]

Haley Harris this comment made me tear up

[@darthbagel13]

My heart hurts for you both.. I know how tough this is.. much love to you both 💞 you’re strong

[@Gabriel96301]

Haley hams as a chemo nurse I used to tell all my patients to cut their hair very short before they start their chemo treatment. I can tell you that when you do that the impact is not that hard. And toward their second or third chemotherapy I would tell them to shave it off. What a difference it made. Seeing your hair fall could be a huge shock for some women. I also demanded that they had to use make-up all the time no excuse. And boy I can tell you my patients loved me and I did as well.

[@pepperminterica]

Your feelings are validated honey, it's gotta be hard and you're allowed to feel all the emotions you're feeling please don't feel guilty about feeling the way you do :/

[@brenunya5495]

How come the thumb nail picture says November even know its not even close to November

[@katherineclayton7046]

Thank you for saying this

[@unohanayachiru5789]

Best treatment for hair loss: HootHair.xyz

[@mariellesflipphonetyping7893]

Feeling guilty is inevitable. I lost my hair and I'm 11

[@michelledanzinger]

I also watched all of her videos about her curly hair and I adore her now more than ever. Such a strong woman! Keep on going girl ❤️

[@isabelleelena7566]

Omg hi Michelle! Du hier?

[@lilianna3747]

Ui, interessant dich hier zu sehen!

[@LuckyNetworks]

Schön dich hier zu sehen:)

[@sillygoose1627]

I feel you girl.

[@widawida363]

Megan had great curly hair, I adore it very much. Watching this video at first, I was sad to see she's losing all that. But in the end of the video, I'm really glad she's rocking that purple wig.. It's awesome.

[@est-fm9ui]

I didn't know she was going through this. I hope you get through chemo. Sending my best wishes. ^-^

[@izzythegolden759]

Same!

[@arianaalarcon3821]

I will never complain about having thick hair again 😔😔❤️

[@xtonibx5770]

Same

[@sleepypanda9374]

🥺me neither

[@rainbowdashsailormoon6005]

It's scary because you never know when you might start to lose it. I used to have thick dense hair, and stylists always wanted to thin it out but I said no. I'm glad I did because once I was 14, I started losing clumps of hair. I'm 20 now and still losing hair, but people that have never met me think I'm crazy because of how much hair I had before it fell out.

[@cat1312.]

same..

[@Jx0592]

Same

[@lovelylynn25]

One of the hardest things I had to do was shave my mom's hair so she can get chemo. Her cancer had spread to ger brain and they put a shunt in her skull to get it directy there. When I came in one day, the nurse said my mom wanted me. The nurses had tried to shave her hair but she said she wanted her daughter to do it. I stood behind her with the scissors crying silent tears. When she was well her hair was always full and flowy, she loved it. The scissors shook in my hand to cut it, it was like the cancer was winning. In the end, she was beautiful without her hair but I bought a wig to put on her in her casket to remember her as she was.

[@XxNazxx]

stay strong love ❤️

[@SabrinaHawk]

Lolita Lynn gentle hugs babe

[@emmaelisha1339]

Stay strong 💙 I really felt this and ik you'll be okay

[@megatron3658]

Omg...really sorry

[@aimeetyas4738]

I’ve never cried that quickly at something gosh. Stay strong though ❤️

[@d.g.f.6497]

I have alopecia and my wig advice is to get the hair you have always wanted, not the hair you had. Live it up and enjoy it as much as you can!

[@peachykeen9878]

DGarza Froust that is great advice! You are so strong! On Fridays we wear blue to show support to a student with alopecia.

[@NYCCHOCOLATE7777]

AMEN

[@sydneyhoudy3822]

Hey I'm just starting a youtube channel!!! I'd really appreciate if you checked it out and subscribed!!!!!!!

[@BobBob-hr9sb]

Sydney Houdyshell parasite

[@disasterofalldisasters]

@@sydneyhoudy3822 VILE.

[@SmileKidOFMusic]

Having becky on this made me just smile. watching two women helping and listening to each and supporting each other, ugh my heart could burst.

[@KEYbecHARRIS]

SmileKidOFMusic - Sending love to you!

[@Softnsweetbb]

But you had to call her Becky 😔

[@bryantda117]

Leah Henny the video states that her name is Becky 😒😑

[@buggycris6499]

Leah Henny Her name is Becky 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lolpufferfish1129]

@@Softnsweetbb why is that bad

[@ariannamarines1187]

My mom had beautiful curly hair, when she was like 3 months on chemo she couldn't brush her hair anymore beacause it would fall, she dicided to cut it all, her hair started growing again and she was so happy. She was even talking about what hairstyle she wanted. But she wasn't getting any better, doctors gave her a dosis of chemo to high. So she started to have a lot of problems and she passed away last year. I couldn't see her with the beautiful curly hair she usted to had. (I'm sorry if My English isn't good, is not my first language)

[@hutaowanter4446]

Arianna Marines I’m so sorry for your loss, it sounds so devastating I hope you can cheer up quickly

[@loidloidloidloid]

Don’t make me cry 😞

[@ophelia.marvels2498]

I'm so sorry

[@rst6249]

I'm so sorry for your mom. I hope that now in heaven she's got the curls she was waiting for :) Don't give up! You can do it. Hope for your future 💜🙌🏻

[@lizardluck2845]

I’m crying I’m so so sorry my step dad died in 2017 we had a loose relationship but I still was devastated

[@gabbygabby5310]

I’m only 12 yet I have had and beat alopecia areata. Big clumps of my hair would come out at a time and I would just cry holding them. I had it for 2 years and being a fourth grader with a small amount of hair was torturous. Now I have my big long curly hair halfway back. I’m proud of how I am today. It has made me stronger. I still am not fully done with it and once a month I get shots in my head, around 40, to help grow my hair back stronger. Edit: March 15th 2019 Hi everyone! Thank you for all this support! I’m getting better! Currently I’m working on strengthening my hairline and the hair at nape of my neck. There is less hair in my brush and no more clogged drains! Remember everyday counts and you can’t waste days being sad about how you feel or look. It takes time but it will all be worth it in the end. Sending love to all of u

[@user-lu4xp7iv8c]

Gabby Gabby yay! ☺️

[@gabbygabby5310]

Justin Y. Thanks so much!

[@alexmjones013]

Gooooo you! Happy for you

[@elizabethvalentine8910]

That’s crazy, you’re stronger and more mature beyond your years.

[@lailataylor5152]

same on all of that Gabby Gabby I also have shots and have to medicine on my head 3 times a day

[@greenlimenay]

But she looks great without her hair....when she went bald for a video it showed he great features. Her eyes are beatiful tho

[@mariasimadareyes]

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[@lucassmith2328]

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[@yesterdaydream]

It is so hard when you feel your ponytail get smaller and smaller. When the elastic of the hair tie wraps around yet another time. When barrettes fall right out because there's not enough hair to keep them clipped. When you notice your entire braid is the same size as one strand of the braid used to be. I lost 100 lbs which was necessary for me, but the hair went with it. Finally did the big chop (heartbreaking after five years of trying to grow mermaid-esque hair), and now I'm losing less hair because it's not getting tangled and brushed all the time. Although it's hard to keep my scalp from showing, at least I've got my health back, and I hope you're able to get well soon, too. Thanks for this and you're beautiful as ever!

[@user-wi6nv9cw8v]

Cat's Meow This really hit me hard. It’s weird how much we care about hair, but we do. A lot.

[@maddiekellenbenz5341]

*cries*

[@dancingdiva90950]

Thank you for sharing. You are amazing! Glad you have your health!

[@myFrigidLand]

This really made me cry. I'm going through the same phase and it's hard seeing your hair thinning out when you've had it for so long. I felt like I'm losing myself, my identity as a woman and I never felt like that because I thought I was one of those people who thinks "it's just hair, it's gonna grow back" type of person but now all I thinks is "is it ever going to grow back"

[@Whatsup223_]

ShabbyDani aw you’re beautiful

[@maryfrances499]

When you’re done with chemo PLEASE call Restore Hair Restoration. They are so so good at what they do

[@es-ch8kj]

Are they really?

[@MsPinkston]

I don’t know if it’s a culture thing, but wigs aren’t only for people who are “sick”. And women you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone why you are wearing a wig. Wigs are definitely a choice and it’s not the only option out there. Women of color and entertainers have been wearing wigs and similar hair pieces for years. Find yourself someone who has some knowledge and do your research as well. Many things are health related and environmentally related and it can’t be fully reversed but there are options. My heart goes out to those who are sick. Just know bad days don’t last always🌈

[@emmacraig7430]

You should look at the wig industry and look at how they have to get the hair. The priority is for women and men who are losing their hair, don't put cosmetic over them.

[@arielleguiteau8540]

@@emmacraig7430 if that's the case, than wear only clothes you make yourself, not from other countries. Every industry has its problems, doesnt mean I should stop buying wigs, even if it's for cosmetic reasons

[@arielleguiteau8540]

@@emmacraig7430 go look at how they make your phone, clothes, and shoes.

[@jaylajordan1685]

Emma Craig It’s 11:07 am and that was the most ignorant and stupid thing I’ve read all day congrats. Believe it or not, not all wigs are made from virgin hair, people wear synthetic wigs too. Some women big chop and are uncomfortable with the length of their hair, so they’ll wear wigs until it grows out. Don’t comment on things you’re not 100% informed about.

[@laumuller3078]

Thanks girl. I always thought about getting a wig, but it really is connected to a lot of misconceptions. So just THANKS

[@pobblebonkk]

My mother lost her hair this year because of breast cancer. It was really difficult for her. No person should have to deal with this. Edit: She is now cancer free and getting better almost every day.

[@kyasmrtist]

BOB THE COW 67 is her cancer gone?

[@pobblebonkk]

Kylie’s Corner. Yes she has been cancer free for about two months

[@pobblebonkk]

Lololo Lolib thank you do much

[@Kubulek17]

My mom did too. She actually decided that her short natural gray hair looks better than the colour and heat treated hair before she lost it.

[@ems3011]

Bless her!

[@Cristina55555]

This hits me so hard, When I was in 9th grade I started to lose my hair, it was falling out in large chunks and I remember some boy pointed out my bald spot....after that people would call me cheetah because of my bald spots. It was the hardest most traumatic thing I’ve ever been through and I remember skipping school pictures all through high school, doctors said the same, that it was lupus. I had beautiful long hair all my life and it was so hard to feel beautiful and happy with myself , even now, I’m better , but I have this sick attachment with my hair and feel like it’s my identity . Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video, I hope that it will help other people out there who are also going through this struggle .

[@PJ_the_tortie]

People can be so mean!

[@Cristina55555]

VAnessa Griggs totally ! It’s funny when you see these people years later and they don’t really remember but you do .

[@PJ_the_tortie]

@@Cristina55555 Exactly! I have been out of school for 30 years and I haven't gone to a reunion cuz I couldn't care less about seeing any of those people.

[@janitor6668]

Cristina's Endeavors you are beautiful girl and so is your hair. actually even if you were bald with scabs on your scalp you’d still be gorgeous and i’m a tough critic on people’s looks so take my word for it

[@Jocelyn-xb3uh]

I have lupus also and I have around 3-4 bald spots also

[@christinexuelian]

"Everything's much more reversible when you are young" I went to the dermatologist, doctors, skin center doctors, all of them, when I was around 19 or 20 when I realized my hair was half the amount it used to be. And I get the same response from all of them , "Oh honey, you are too young to be worrying about hairloss, it looks ok" and off the sent me out of their doors. Now, at age 26, my hair has became so thin and fine, I can see my scalp all over the head :( I was so frustrated and disappointed. And I felt so betrayed by these adults.

[@dianacada5588]

I agree. My hair loss started at age19. I went to the dermatologist and all they said well we can’t help you didn’t even mention the treatments I could have done back then.

[@prana6444]

Same thing happened to me it's so upsetting

[@cocochanell21]

OMG! Im in big shock! They should give you medicines, vitamins, do tests! Thats total ridiculous! Sorry for my english but im from Poland. I had the same problem. I recomand you to do a blood test, for me ex. I had leak of magnessium, potassium,,zinc, vitamins b group. And they literally they saved my hair. I tooked for 3-4 months but after month stopped falling. Dont relay on dermatologist it can be more serious problem. Good luck!

[@akshaypillai2504]

Never trust anyone...the dermatology business is a trap... Don't go for it I'm not saying it doesn't work....but you should only do that if you are ready to invest time and energy on it a minimum of 2 years... Unfortunately we have other things to look aswell...all the bald men i see have gone through some kind of treatments and still they are bald...i havent seen anyone who has reversed hairfall who has a history of alopecia in their genetics....

[@kirin1230]

That's disgusting. I'm blessed with good genes when it comes to hair loss, but it's so unfair, that services that can prevent others from losing their hair and not being given just because of age. Some people lose hair when they're 19, some do when they're 90, they should still be offered help, especially when it is more reversible.

[@honeybutterontoast]

I never knew she was going through chemo! Stay strong, girl! ❤️

[@tuffteey112]

I remember when I watched her switching hair routines and I was always so jealous of her hair and it breaks my heart to see her change so drastically. I hope everything goes well you in the future xxx

[@nice0603]

Fiona Dow p

[@megan4183]

From one Cancer battler to another: Shaving my head during chemo was the most satisfying and cathartic thing. It helped me feel in control of an uncontrollable situation. None of us ask to have Cancer or any other illness and there is noting wrong with losing your hair. It shows how much our bodies are fighting this battle to stay alive. So PLEASE shave your head. You will look a bit weird at first and feel like a stranger is looking back at you in the mirror, but I promise it is easier than watching the hair fall out. (PLUS your wigs fit and feel 1000% better with a shaved head)

[@andreasleptos725]

I am a 17 year old guy, and my hair always used to be the focal point or conversation starter of my every discussion. People were in LOVE with it, it used to be this great curly blonde hair mass on the top of my head. But its been a year now its been falling at an extensive rate and its come to the point where i can now, just like you pointed out in the video, can see my scalp more than ever. I have visited a number of trichologists/ dermatologists and they have all come to the conclusion that its just my genetics and theres not much i can do about it. Some days it just really hits me how this is happening to me at such a young age. I feel embarassed of what my hair looks like and i have also noticed that i am now very conscious of my hair and making sure im adjusting it so to cover any highly thinning spots etc. Very similarly to the video, i also feel embarassed for being angry/ sad over my misfortune when there are so many other people in this world with much more serious problems. I just wanted to say that hair loss is not something for someone to be made fun of, it does affect your day to day mood and thus your response to a great deal of things. I just wished there is something i could do to prevent it. I totally get you.

[@ezrealxshsh5460]

Did you tried to take the hormone diagnosis? I mean the tests. I was losing hair since 17 and now im almost 20, but most of my hair grew back. Hormones will stop. Losing hair at 17 isnt normal even when it comes to genetics. U shouldn give up because if you stop your hair later can stop growing forever.

[@gethina-come7885]

I never think about my hair that much, but when i hit 17 year old (now 18) it started to falling out until now, i was so depressed, i always take a picture of my hair almost everyday, it's like 80 % photos on my phone are my hair :(. I'm going to see dermatologist or maybe hormonal test ? you not suffering alone, bro :). I'm sorry for my bad english, not my first language

[@Amy_omer]

Also beside hormones you should check the minerals /thyroid / vitamins maybe you have problem in one of them

[@mariellesflipphonetyping7893]

Ik. It's incredibly sad. Because of my texture and how I took care of it my hair was like yeet and left me when I was 10. Now. I'm 11 and my hair is coming back. What you described was EVERYTHING I felt. Nice to know I can relate lol.

[@alyfuentes9814]

Andreas Leptos this is happen to me too :(

[@Bumblebeemagnify]

Bald is beautiful. Period. Rock a wig. Rock a turban. Rock it bare headed. However, you choose to be you makes you beautiful. God bless you!

[@yeehawveronica7587]

PERIODT

[@sydneygordon2049]

My mom had colon cancer (same as you) and I can tell you it will grow back! My mom's hair is even thicker than it was before and it also grew back curly! It will get easier you just gotta get through chemotherapy!

[@XPrincess30]

This is honestly heartbreaking. Life is so unfair.

[@Trund27]

porcelain It really can be horribly unfair at times.

[@celticknight8809]

Ask me that

[@bolma1910]

I remember when one of my closest friends in high school had to go through chemo and it was heartbreaking, she pulled out a chunk of hair while sitting next to me in class. I found out later her dad shaved his head in support which was so lovely. Unfortunately she passed away less than a year later, she was only 13. Bless her soul, will always remember her ♡

[@jimena.the.swiftie]

_Hi random person scrolling down the comment section_ *I hope you never have to deal with any sickness and if you do, just remember that it gets better and you're beautiful inside and outside*

[@myja100]

Jimena Vargas Thank you so much! Sending all the luck, love and best positive wishes! Xxx

[@bareenbutred2448]

Hello

[@franciscavantol985]

right back at you xx

[@learning.growing.1017]

💛💛💛💛✨

[@amruddinadel1997]

Jimena Vargas thank you you are so sweet:)

[@carolynb4588]

My brother had cancer (he’s ok now) and he would pull his hair out and throw it and say confetti which made it a lot more fun for some reason so sometimes you just have to throw your hair around say confetti and throw mini party

[@hungry8079]

aw that's so courageous

[@ΡαφαελλαΠολυκανδριτη]

I did the exact same thing..! About 8 years ago I had leukemia and had chemo so when my hair started falling out I would just throw them in a bin bag saying "uuuhhhh I am a human pinata my confetti is coming off"..!

[@LJlnn]

OK thank god he's OK. My heart skipped a beat for someone I don't even know 😂😂

[@carolynb4588]

Thanks for caring though

[@madahikhan3352]

Good to hear he's doing well now! 🙏🏽

[@mickidoox]

The purple wig on you is beautiful! You are a very powerful women that will inspire people going through the same issues, be proud of who you are! x

[@CordialSentinel]

Nina x wz

[@chrissya.556]

Oh man I’m with you. I finished chemo already but shaving my hair was the most liberating thing ever. For Hispanic women our hair are a key component of our identity and I felt forced with my hair. I got goosebumps when I shaved my hair.

[@BrookeMonroe]

You’re so brave. At least wigs exist. I know it’s not the same but you can have that creative power over what the chemo has done. You’re a survivor and I’m proud of you. And that purple wig looks so good.

[@stefaniawelvaert7063]

Girl, you don't have to feel guilty about it. You're sick and it sucks. You lost a ton of hair and I still think you're so strong! I've been losing a lot of hair recently to the point I can just see that I lost a third of it. I don't know the reason, I still have to go to the doctor but I think it's stress :/. I complain about it a lot while people like you go through worse. It's ok to complain, you're still so beautiful and you will get trough this!

[@VictoriaLynnMyers]

Stefania Welvaert how long have you been losing hair?

[@cadavher]

Malnourishment can cause hair loss as well as thyroid issues. I lost over half my hair when I dieted healthily but even though I did it right your body is still deficient in vitamins when losing weight. I started multivitamins and its growing back now. Have you checked thyroid? Or maybe not eating enough? Hope you find out what's wrong.

[@losttrackoftimeagain]

I'm also having the same problem. I used to have a ton of hair and now I only have about a third of what I used to have. I don't know if it's stress or something wrong with my health, but I haven't even bothered to ask a doctor.

[@orchidpearl8501]

My hair falls a lot and im only 15 but i have never been stressed in my life like i take everything easy especially school so when my friends say they are stressed i cant relate but i dont wanna say anything wrong. So would it be something i have to tell my doc

[@losttrackoftimeagain]

@@orchidpearl8501 At 15, I was the same way. It's actually when my hair started falling out. I felt like I was never stressed and I didn't know what that feeling was. Everytime my friends talked about stress, I felt like I couldn't relate. But, personally, I think that's not it. I think that some of us just don't know the feeling of being stressed so when we are stressed, we don't know it. I'm 20 now and I feel the same way. I don't know when I'm stressed and I don't know how stressed I am until my anxiety comes back. I don't know if it's the same for you, but it might be. Either way, you should tell your doctor. Tell them your hair is falling and you don't know why. See if they test your thyroid or find other issues. If they don't, it's probably stress.

[@aylazelanagrebiel3210]

I’ve watched a lot of people in my family and life go thru chemo. Honestly I agree with what they did, and what others have said on here and that’s shave your head. It gives you control in a volatile, and uncontrollable situation. Plus wigs do fit better after shaving, and they look better too. I’m so sorry you are going thru this! I’m going thru something similar I’m on chemo treatments myself for Endometriosis it’s the last resort stuff that is used.

[@vivianmaria3503]

Ayla Zelana Grebiel aw, i’m sorry

[@embergqvist7900]

Ayla Zelana Grebiel m

[@Julia-en5ys]

Oh no! I hope the chemo helps, sending stregth xx

[@guineapig2478]

good luck x keep spreading positive energy and don't let it bring u down. we are all fighting with u and we all hope that u recover well and u are able to live ur life normaly after you are near the end and see the hope and grasp it and don't let go 💜🧡💛💚💙🖤❤💙💛🧡💜🖤🖤🧡💛💚💙💚💚🖤🖤💜🧡🧡💚💚💙💙❤💚💛🧡💜🖤🖤🖤🖤💜🧡💛💛💚💚

[@SoNeTa15]

💛

[@vanessabrannan4059]

I'm a 7 year colon cancer survivor. I was 30 when I was diagnosed. I had a life threatening allergic reaction to chemo and had to stop after only 4 infusions At that point, I had lost about 30-40% of my hair. My body hair came out with a gentle tug too. After we stopped chemo, I cut my hair into a short pixie because I was sick of having hair in my food, all over my pillow, etc. It stopped falling out about a month after chemo. About 2-3 months after chemo, it started growing again. At first, it was crazy tight curls. I had to cut off everything that was from before chemo, because the straight ends stuck out ridiculously from the curls. It was super curly for about 2 years, then suddenly started growing back with it's previous wavy texture. I did occasionally wear wigs when it was super thin (I had quite a selection from cosplay), but I felt so awful from the chemo that I rarely ever left the house.

[@tiannawalton3454]

i think the people who thumbs down were busy crying so they pressed the wrong button😩

[@eva-us8ld]

Tianna Walton not really but ok

[@corajean8164]

@@eva-us8ld dont be rude

[@mistybryson2453]

@@eva-us8ld That is rude.

[@cementcars]

True

[@eva-us8ld]

Cora Jean how

[@shannonsjourney8549]

I completely understand my my hair fell out 4 times and I started chemo at 10 I’m now 13 and I’ve had three wigs. I recently got a really nice dark wig :) wigs save my confidence ❤️😍

[@gemmydoadance1593]

You go girl! We're rooting for you!

[@Delacruz916]

❤

[@VanitySin7]

You’re incredible! ❤️❤️❤️

[@urnansfavouriterapper1476]

You’re amazing ❤️

[@jovihall2460]

That’s beautiful your amazingg💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@SquirrelQueen93]

We love you for you, whether you're bald or curly haired, but we notice when you don't smile. We worry, please keep your chin up. Keep going, we're here to keep you company along the way xx Ps. Been wanting to shave my hair for years, I think it's so attractive on women as well

[@bugsoup8250]

i feel so bad for people who go through this. in life, we take so many things for granted, including our hair. it really makes you rethink your opinion on your own hair. good luck to anyone in this situation ❤️

[@lyssaearland618]

S/o to Becky! I remember when they posted her story about how she used to get injections in her scalp and she's so confident now. Her beauty is unchanging. If anything she's more beautiful now because of her stunning confidence, not only in herself, but she radiates it onto other people.

[@Madi1231kitty]

I remember when I was about 8 my mom had a best friend with breast cancer, she was loud and quirky and always made me laugh. Once she started getting chemo she started getting sick and to me it was like she was a completely different person. She had super long black hair and so did I and I had never seen anyone without hair (other then men) but all I can remember from after her appointment to shave her head.... is how stunningly beautiful she was. She strutted into our house from her hair appointment and twirled around in her dress with a bald head and I was awestruck. The day after I made my mom take me to a hair dresser and cut all mine off too!

[@emilyadeliawhittle1276]

Stay strong girl. I recently just got dentures after three years of having no teeth. I know it isn’t hair, but I feel your teeth are judged similarly by society. I became afraid to go out or even to look for work. Ever since I got my dentures I feel a lot better about going out but it’s taking time. Everything is a process. And as a curly haired individual myself, know that you have the curly haired community behind you. You are beautiful. You are amazing. You are a survivor. And most of all, Your amazingly strong; just being so vulnerable and posting this video proves ALL of those things.💕

[@majordelilah]

Now her hair is like a baby afro and SO THICK AND CUTE AND HEALTHY

[@SimplyFreshdew]

i never realize how lucky and blessed I am till I watch videos like this which is such a sad thought 😣

[@alessandraradu4820]

I am loosing my hair too... I am slowly healing and i pray for you to heal as well

[@myja100]

Sending all the luck, love and best positive wishes! Xxx

[@adreamerstea471]

God bless you

[@amysanchez9880]

good luck💞💞💞

[@granola3485]

“I am losing my hair too. I am slowly healing, and I pray for you to heal as well.” sorry just had to correct some things

[@smar05]

Same

[@rustyshackleford4076]

This was so emotional, especially because she was always so connected to her hair

[@antoniax4973]

My mom got diagnosed with cancer yesterday.. She will start Chemo asap. My mom and I look forward to wig shop ping. ;)

[@sayshrimp2222]

Antonia x Omg so sorry how is she now?

[@natasamaksimovic7824]

Is she okay???

[@zaeah]

is she doing fine now??

[@hellohell1889]

Hope she is ok

[@leahryan1693]

I hope she gets well soon😊

[@elizasingleton4701]

Everytime I wash my hair I think about your're video on curly hair care. as a curly girl I wash and condition it upside down in the shower just like you said and make sure to break the curl during the day. you're literally my inspiration for curly hair and I wish you all the luck in the world. you are a beautiful soul and it's true you know, people might identify us as "oh the girl with the curly hair" but we're more than that! keep fighting sister xx

[@karametzger720]

My grandmother went through chemo and her hair came back thicker then before

[@coracat5502]

Kara Metzger her hair started falling out before chemo

[@nnna_]

My grandma had the same thing happen! It wasn’t quite thicker, but it came back very nicely when she finished her treatments.

[@nnna_]

CoraCat I think that was probably from the effects of the tumor. If it was in her colon, that effects how you can absorb nutrients from your food, which is directly reflected in the health of your hair

[@chloeress5539]

That’s what happened to my grandma

[@essencebrown9470]

I decided to not be a victim of my body, shaved it off, and LOOKED HELLA CUTE 💁🏽‍♀️ Love it girl. Learn to love it before it grows back.

[@mrsc6917]

I have alopecia. Ive lost 2/3 of my thick, curly hair. It's stressful

[@pxjcoo]

same.. the fact is that it is caused by stress but it stresses me even more.

[@pxjcoo]

same. the fact is that it's caused by stress, but it stresses me even more.

[@najifarahman5702]

Second sentence is exactly me, but I'm positive it'll grow back, the first step is not giving up on ur hair

[@lemonsauce6377]

Same well i did lose all of my hair and it's growing back...i've been getting shots to help it grow back i was 12 and a half when i started losing my hair but im 13 now...i just hope Alopecia doesn't come back...i remember seeing big clumps of my hair fall out and crying...

[@hellohell1889]

Hope you are ok sweetie ❤💔

[@annaaa578]

Stay positive because you are so amazing and beautiful, sending my love💞

[@mrose6514]

💞💓💗💖💘💕❣️💔🖤💝❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@izzythegolden759]

Yes

[@jilliannorman5168]

Cancer survivor here and do not let your hair define you. I was modeling and had hair all the way down my back when I was diagnosed. Due to treatment I lost most of my hair. I had a wonderful hairdresser who shaved my hair off. It was actually quite freeing as I didn’t worry about what I looked like then. It grew back thicker and wavier. And I actually fell in love with short hair and wear it in a cropped pixie all the time now. You totally got this!

[@amberdrum6321]

Jillian Norman I had the same experience

[@Potato-lv1xq]

Your hair does not make you beautiful. The things that make you beautiful is the glimmer in your eyes, the smile on your mouth, the wrinkles when you laugh. Both of these girls, as well as so many others are so stunning with or without their hair.

[@yuno6124]

Well said, Potato. I applaud you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mariellesflipphonetyping7893]

I understand you trying to help but nobody has that mindset when they lose their hair. It's just depression guilt anger and embarrassment.

[@valbonaveliu6755]

This is a great comment but it was hard to take it seriously cause of your profile pic 😂

[@amber324]

Comments like this are so ANNOYING! I've been losing my hair for almost 3yrs now & comments like that make me feel like ppl are dismissing my feelings...like I'm supposed to no longer love having hair. Why do you think some women get breast implants after surviving breast cancer, etc? It's much bigger than just having something to make you look pretty. It's feeling comfortable in your own skin & feeling like yourself when you look in the mirror.

[@kentyiluminada7676]

Potato that’s so sweet, thank you! I wish we didn’t live in such a shallow world where looks are so important , I’m ashamed sometimes of myself for feeling shallow caring about looks, it shouldn’t be like that but unfortunately that’s the world we live in and it rubs off on you either you want it or not it’s contagious.

[@savannahhh_ramirez5094]

I'm 16 years old and I'm losing my hair and it's so hard

[@jahnavir718]

❤

[@Pro-wv4yn]

I am 15 and i feel like breaking down

[@ash-lynn7856]

Dont worry to much. It might be hormonal.

[@username4261]

Pro I’m so sorry but I promise you’re beautiful regardless don’t forget it

[@sheepwithcorpsepaint8710]

Stay strong!

[@anacontreras9483]

Please put subtitles in spanish, so i can show this to my hispanic mom, who's fighting against breast cancer 🙏🙇💗

[@Sandra-nv9wm]

Ana Contreras dile que nunca se de por vencida y que Dios esta a su lado

[@mfo1371]

Ana Contreras there are other uplifting videos of this content in spanish. Best of luck para su madre!

[@byronmurphy1977]

Show her Janet Wakelin.

[@jacksond5720]

Shouldn’t you know Spanish? You can add cc

[@rubywhitfield2881]

rogandote paz y amor

[@afterglowisle]

I started losing my hair last year, I still have hair too but it really has affected me. Still dont know what it is and I feel like a part of me is gone.. I'm not the same person and I always feel embarrassed. Its been a hard journey

[@mksmelodies8888]

You probably have a hormonal problem or iron deficiency.. ask your local gp

[@byronmurphy1977]

Consume more of these foods and less animal products and the increased non-dairy calcium will allow you to more easily absorb iron and b vitamins. goo.gl/images/1HqVLk

[@sararodriguez9438]

Girl I feel you 😭

[@AdventuresInTimeandPlace]

Look up Telogen Effuvium!

[@mimoleta]

I have androgenic alopecia and it started two months ago. I feel you. I always had thin hair to begin with but it made it even worse to the point where I probably lost 40% density already. Worst part is, I have to blame it on genes. Sometimes I wish I had some underlying medical condition so it could bring some sort of closure to this. But no. I am under treatment but sometimes I would rather not take 3 pills a day + minoxidil so I can maybe see results in a few months. This on top of my acne is sometimes very hard.

[@AnaJoel-n8o]

My hair has always been one of my best features. People would always comment on my hair so when I was diagnosed with Leukemia I was very nervous to loose my hair but for some reason it was the easiest thing ever for me. I decided to cut my hair short in a pixie cut , I rocked the look until a lot of hair started coming off and then I shaved my own head. I stared at myself in the mirror for awhile and some tears came out but then I was just ready, I was excited. I LOVED BEING BALD and I HATED WIGS. They were so HOT but sometimes I would wear them to play around and take pictures , those were the perks of it. People concentrated on my face more and always got comments on my " pretty face or pretty head " . I focused on skin care and had way more fun with makeup. The best part of everything is when My hair started growing back , THICK VIRGIN AND CURLY. I was shocked and so happy, because after beating my battle I felt that it was a kind of reward for me having healthier and better hair. I enjoyed being bald because I felt free and my beauty was based on who I was, my personality and my face. lol I'm the kind of girl that idc what kind of shape you are but a cute face goes a long way (: DON'T BE AFRAID TO ROCK YOUR LOOK, DON'T BE AFRAID TO ROCK A PART OF YOU. Cancer will always be a part of me , my journey, my struggles and Growth so I chose to embrace my fight I ROCKED that look. I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT, you are very strong and beautiful !!!!!!. EMBRACE YOUR JOURNEY THE GOOD AND THE BAD , THE FAILS AND VICTORIES . IT ALL MATTERS.

[@spaceychase6256]

Ana Bolivar just wanted to let you know that anyone that reads this will have more courage if they are fighting the same battle as you. Well done for adding something good to the world

[@hanah-8298]

This comment is just amazing

[@delicegirl4life]

Mlm

[@AnaJoel-n8o]

Cerys Sullivan thank you I really appreciate it and I do hope it helps someone !

[@nemobrit337]

Decided to change this comment cuz it’s a real personal story but just know I wrote something sweet about my boyfriend here’s my [e-mail] you’d see him there ❤️

[@cosmiclulu]

That's so cute💖😢

[@despoina_gerontidimua]

Tell him!!!

[@thirtyonepigeons9539]

AAAWWW 😭 YOU'RE AMAZING💓IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO

[@-overkoze-3568]

I wish more girls were like this sometimes losing hair at a young age is mental torture and everybody around u goes strange

[@ceraceraceracera]

Spicy Brit that's the best update ever

[@katyacarmichael8913]

I have trichotillomania. This isn't something I share with others but this video really helped me. I'm lucky enough to have a caring and uplifting boyfriend who reaffirms me, even when I have bald spots I can't cover, that I am a beautiful woman. Hair isn't a trait, it isn't something that defines who you are. Nevertheless, it is a constant taken for granted. Something you never notice or have to worry about leaving you, it almost feels like you're falling apart. But it's important to remember that it can come back and even if it doesn't, you're still who you are and always will be.

[@fzmasrar3182]

It feels exactly like that. Ur life is falling apart. It destroys ur self image and self confidence. I hope someone ll accept me for the way i am.

[@steviesbeautychannel4512]

I have it also

[@yasma5460]

I have it as well, my husband knew about it before we were married and decided to ask me to marry him anyway! For better or for worse, I’m so happy you have someone that’s there for you as well, it doesn’t cure it, but it damn well helps a ton having someone that knows and accepts you and helps you through it, sending you prayer and lots of love ❤️❤️

[@hollyuses]

Roobyboobytuesdays I have this too :( it sucks

[@keriezy]

I never take my hair for granted.... I couldn't imagine having the strength to go out and be public. Those that can are true beasts to be admired!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Please don't let your hair define you cuz you are so much more than your hair. Try and focus on healing your body and getting healthy and being grateful they caught the cancerous tumor in time!! Wishing you a full recovery!! Stay strong, young, beautiful lady!!!!!

[@efany82]

That purple wig looks amazing on you!

[@Olivia-cl6ww]

I’ve seen so many videos of her about her hair, swapping hair routines etc. And I loved her hair so much I love the curls. I hope she gets better

[@momogreentea]

I'm losing my hair as well, and seeing this video gives me hope. I hope I will be as confident as you losing my hair 💕

[@littlereborncuties1285]

Same

[@karolj.6775]

Same here....

[@WAA-uj3ow]

Me as well, I have androgenic alopecia.

[@VictoriaLynnMyers]

Samere

[@irmacarrillo2187]

Same here. Doctors say its genetic for me, but still can't help feeling bad about it

[@selenaracelli]

This honestly broke my heart. I believe that you will recover from this awful situation. Stay strong. You are not alone. 💕

[@flowergirl20able]

When my grandma started losing hair from chemo, she decided to play a prank on the people at the hair salon. When somebody started working on her hair they were pulling off clump after clump of hair and you can tell the hair stylist was getting scared. That’s when My grandma started asking the hair stylist what she was doing to her hair my grandma started freaking out and it actually got to the point where the stylist started crying. That’s when my grandma told her she was losing her hair due to chemo and she just wanted it shaved off.

[@kayhope2602]

Thats messed up but so damn hilarious

[@RachelTheStrong]

What an evil grandma. My brother applauded this.

[@CassieGrey21]

Ahh I love this idea 😂❤️

[@ambsa5699]

What’s wrong with your grandma man? 😭 that’s so mean lol. But like can we switch grandmas for a day?

[@FrolleinFroschbein]

That was evil. I like it.

[@JustMe-du2km]

I had cancer and lost my hair to kemo therapy My hair fell out People made fun of me But now I'm healthy and confident with a whole 30 inches of beautiful hair the worst part of me loosing my hair is i was in elementary school and I was 5-8 years oldwith short-no hair and people called me a zombie and a freak I died inside and could feel uglier But I got through it To all of the people with little or no hair Its ok , you'll get through it but just love yourself OMG I'm crying while I'm writing this✍️🤦‍♀️😢 This video is a constant reminder of what I went through

[@raquelbrim5268]

I'm really sorry you went through that, unfortunately at that age they probably didn't really understand how chemo works also kids are a bit superficial that age, and tease what is different. Happy to hear you are better now!!

[@toes2889]

Chemo*

[@jerene312]

Dear people: Please if you can grow your hair out! My hair has always grown fast so I’ve decided whenever my hair is long enough I’m going to cut it and donate it. DO NOT DONATE IT TO LOCKS OF LOVE THEY CHARGE FOR WIGS. I personally donated to wigs for kids. (it’s a nonprofit organization) most donation organizations do not accept grayed or dyed hair. They accept anywhere from 8-12 (as a minimum).

[@PJ_the_tortie]

I wish I knew that years ago. I have given my hair to locks of love 4 or 5 times! I'm giving the hair I cut this time before chemo to wigs for kids. Glad to know that they are legit.

[@jerene312]

VAnessa Griggs yeah my mom and I probably donated around 30-35 inches together to wigs for kids. Before we donated we wanted to do some research then came across that locks of loves charges them for wigs so we’re like ummm no

[@geoisacat]

I am glad to know that, because I am trying to grow my hair out in order to donate it.

[@aubreewartman1653]

I’ve donated my hair twice also! Another good foundation is Pantene Beautiful Lengths if you don’t have enough to donate to other foundations that require 10-12 inches because they accept up to only 8 inches!

[@Mshekate]

Please stop spreading misinformation. One quick Google search shows this is incorrect or at the very least extremely misleading. Locks of Love is geared towards providing hairpieces to those who do not have the financial means. Caretakers of the child submit an application for a hairpiece with their tax return. If it shows that they do have the financial means they may pay for a hairpiece based on a sliding scale up to $1,000. Hairpieces, even with donated hair, are very expensive and labor intensive to manufacture and can easily run up to $3,000. Applicants who have shown financial need DO NOT pay for a hairpiece. www.snopes.com/fact-check/donated-hair/

[@natashasuijkerbuijk6144]

I just wanna say: hair is beautiful, but you don't need hair to be beautiful. Please stay strong and I hope you will get better🙏

[@unknownlolz3330]

Natasha Suijkerbuijk sometimes hair is the only hope of beauty in some people

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

What about a trichologist? I just shaved mine and bought 4 human hair wigs. Sometimes I wear a scarf, sometimes I just wear my shaved head. If you're buying a wig you should go to a black hairdresser and buy good quality not a cheap one as it's not for party and it's more comfortable as it's made for comfort and breathability. You can dye it whatever your heart desires. Best of luck xxx from Kenya

[@courtneylynn1854]

Great advice!

[@randm801]

If you're losing your hair due to a sickness, you should cut it or buzz it just to give yourself the power so that you don't feel like the sickness has the control.

[@bebeinjapan7434]

I just want to send you positive thoughts, you are so beautiful and never would have noticed if you hadn't of mentioned this. You are so brave to be so open and be a voice for people

[@vykyvt]

Dont be embarrassed. Like you said. You didn't choose this. Dont let your hair define you though. You're still awesome!

[@shanzehkhan6858]

You’re so brave for putting this up ❤️ proud of you ❤️❤️

[@sheshosha]

Ugh girl, I get you and I send you lots of hugs. I've had hairloss throughout my life, thankfully it grows back if I'm consistent with my Rogaine, my zinc, D3, iron and omega 3. Stay strong!

[@MimiTachiwkawa]

You can see how genuinely emotional these two women are over their hair loss. It's tragic but heartwarming to see what bonds can come out of it.

[@adrianna986]

I haven’t watched her forever, I didn’t even recognize that was her. Praying ❤️

[@rene9095]

Love your original hair but loving the wig as well. Stay strong. 😊

[@lillibrown6090]

I'm currently going through postpartum alopecia and you inspire me! It's so hard to be grateful when you're losing your hair sometimes. It changes your confidence level horrendously. But you are so strong!

[@jordangohn3998]

My dad has colon cancer stage 3 and he did chemo through a pill and did radiation at the same time and shockingly he never lost his hair and never had any symptoms...we were very shocked about no symptoms. He was diagnosed at June 1 2018. He got a colonoscopy because of of turning 50 but he had no symptoms of cancer. October 10 Wednesday he had surgery and he is no cancer free! He has a bag but he is alive and that’s what matters. Cancer doesn’t define you! You are beautiful and you have this terrible thing fighting against you but you are strong and I will be thinking of you!❤️

[@aslhanakn1634]

My father has Rectum Cancer Stg3 as well and he was diagnosed 24 November 2017. He was 63 and he had symptoms. Got the surgery on 28 Dec and he is going to have his third check ever since. You will get better and I hope he gets better as well. Get yourself checked, I got my first colonoscopy + endoscopy almost 3 months ago. Definitely makes you feel better and eases your mind.

[@Mar-xs3hg]

Im so glad your dad is doing well ✨

[@evelyneca7454]

The hair she has now is about the amount of hair I have naturally. I am not sick, it's just my genetics and I feel all these feelings so much. I tie my hair up every single day of my life, I'm 26 now. I feel like a 'creature' all the time. My daily routine is trying to style my hair in a way that my scalp isn't peeking through. I've looked into wigs on many occasions but there's nothing really nearby that I could go to or they're all really short styles generally for older people or they look really plastic. Plus wigs are really expensive and I scared of getting scammed online. There's also the idea of how do I explain to people at workd ect that I am wearing a wig. When you're ill it's almost like you've got a 'justification' and it makes me worried that me turning up one day with a wig on will get a lot of unkind attention and lack of understanding. I'm realy shy too so I dunno. Hair is seen as this sexy, feminine thing and it can be really hard for us who just aren't born with thick gorgeous hair to not feel like we're less as a person because we weren' born with a great head of hair. She looks wonderful in that wig btw and I hope she gets better soon !

[@cheyennearchambeault2867]

Same my moms hair is super thin and patchy and my dad is bald I made the decision to cut my bangs and i noticed before how thin my hair wS getting but its even more noticeable now that i cut my bangs Its super embarrassing :/

[@hanah-8298]

You guys should try those natural oils/products that help your hair to grow (just like castor oil, coconut oil, garlic and onion oil, ginger, aloe vera,...) even if your hair is thin naturally, it will still help it to grow, to be thicker and stonger.

[@jasminemariedarling]

We are all "creatures", I have the feeling that you are more pure and amazing than 90% of the assholes out there, running around acting like they have it all. I shaved my head recently, because I wanted to and my husband likes short hair. Femininity is changing! We have the parts that really count, and hair ain't one of them! 😘

[@patty1247]

This is me too!

[@evelyneca7454]

Like I appreciate you trying to help but I already for several years use all those things and more. castor, coconut, argan oil, Amla, Brahmi, Shikakai, natural henna masks, natural shampoo's, no heat, no chemicals, head massages, biotin, vitamins ect. and no I don't keep my hair in a tight knot nor do I wash it often. It's simply genetics. You can not grow more hair if your DNA doesn't allow for it. It comes across to people like me like telling someone with severe achne to wash their face before bed and drink lots of water. We know, we've tried it all already. My hair got healthy and shiny but I didn't grow thicker hair or more hairs. Nothing noticable anyway. All this stuff is great for the health of your hair and scalp and if you've lost hair cause of damage or something it'll help regrow healthy hair but they're not a miracle workers.

[@carmenmandujano2442]

Really hit me with the before and after pictures, I feel for them. I know eventually she will feel as confident as she had been before :)

[@heatherway25]

Oh boy, I can identify with this! I can’t thank you enough for posting this and letting me know that I’m not alone. I only go to work and never go out-partly because I’m sick, but also because I am ashamed of my appearance. I don’t seem to have any friends anymore, either. I can’t wear a wig because it makes me sweat uncontrollably. Don’t go to work out anymore because I cannot deal with people asking if I’m okay. Thank you for posting.

[@smileyriley1001]

Well. This was a tough video to watch. I'm losing my hair too. I'm down to like 30% of what I use to have. I had JUST learned to love and care for my big, long, blonde curly hair. It was a mane. It was a safety blanket. It was a huge part of what made me ME. And then it started coming out in handfuls. Multiple handfuls a day. Its been one if the hardest trials I've ever gone through in my life and I feel so alone, nobody understands.

[@PJ_the_tortie]

You are not alone and I do understand. I'm going through the same thing.

[@smileyriley1001]

@@PJ_the_tortie Thank you ❤

[@PJ_the_tortie]

@@smileyriley1001 Hang in there! We can do this!

[@bbygrlpt2]

You will get better!!! Have faith you will see things will get better and all this will be just a memory one day!

[@smar05]

Same here. You're really brave💗💗💗

[@marialutz1121]

i hope her confidence increases immensely. cancer is inevitable, but confidence is much easier achievable for most people. she or anyone deserves to be able to go outside and not be afraid to be themselves in the most raw way possible. i’m sending my prayers to her🙏🏻💙

[@IAmNotYourProblem]

My sister had cancer, and her high intensity chemo made her lose her curly hair. She was ok with losing her hair, but she was mostly upset with losing her eyebrows and eyelashes. She refused to wear wigs (chemo made her skin super sensitive and wigs were painful), and she opted to wear bandannas and cute caps. Her hair grew back a couple months after stopping chemo, don’t worry if it takes a while to see growth after you stop chemo. Good luck girl!!

[@myja100]

Sending all the luck, love and best positive wishes! Xxx

[@tinalewis7277]

That wig looks AMAZING on you 😍😍 but wig or no wig your absolutely beautiful and have a huge infectious personality!!!

[@tajdacad9327]

I have seborrheic dermatitis and I know it's nothing to compare with cancer, but I'm in middle school and it's hard to go to school while losing hair and falling shakes on your clothes, because some people make fun of me because I have 'dandruff' even tho It's not dandruff but they think it is. I am NO way comparing to cancer or any other hard illness I know how hard cancer is because my dad's cousin had it and we were really close, but she unfornuetly passed away because of it. I don't care that much what people say about my hair anymore.

[@lemonlemon159]

tajda čad Stay strong, you're beautiful no matter what people say.

[@tajdacad9327]

@@lemonlemon159 Thank you💕

[@madahikhan3352]

I feel you 😩😩😩😩

[@tipwo6921]

Whats the trtt for it? Or what do you use

[@tajdacad9327]

@@tipwo6921 I use shampoo that is designed for sensitive scalp and some creme or something that you put on in the shower and message it into scalp and then rinse it and it gets rid of a lot of dry skin/shakes but after like 2 days I normally have a lot of shakes again😕.

[@NatashaE98]

I’m so upset. I am so sorry my love ❤️❤️ you will look beautiful regardless of you losing your hair or not ❤️

[@ScoscobabyOGO]

I don’t have cancer but last year I lost a good amount of my hair due to kidney failure and malnutrition. And it was extremely hard for me to feel confident and beautiful. I always avoided looking at my self in the mirror because I didn’t want to cry when I saw my hair and swollen face. The only thing I did to make myself feel better was buy a really expensive wig because I didn’t want people to know I lost my hair, but now I’ve gotten to the point that I want to cut my hair off because I’ve realized I don’t need hair to feel beautiful.

[@tonih.justice5013]

I had issues with hair loss for years. My daughter had a major surgery and I stressed from her diagnosis until her last treatment. I tried everything but of all things I heard about black tea rinse. It works!! Spray it on your hair and let it set about 30 minutes under a plastic cap. Then use light amounts of olive oil after you condition your hair. Massage your scalp daily to stimulate healthy blood flow and make sure to use a good hair moisturizer, I only use Cantu products. Drink lots of water, take vitamins, rest and exercise. In the meantime stay close to God. You will make it! May you be blessed every day.

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

I used to be envious of her curls Now I envy her great features, she looks great in every hair You go, girl!

[@annhorack7988]

My mother had breast cancer and she didn’t want to deal with the hair falling out emotionally or physically on her pillow and in her drain. Her and her friends got together, took shots and shaved her head. She bought two wigs she really loved and rocked them until her hair grew back. Wishing you all the best in whatever journey you’re on! I thought I would share what happens when a strong woman takes control of her situation.

[@allybrown24]

i’m 13 years old and i have alapecia i would like to say that if you put your hair half up that’s all my hair :( you know how hard it is for a middle schooler to be balding because of stress :((. Like i’m such a happy person, i love everyone but no one knows that if i’m alone with my thoughts at night or in a quiet room that’s when the tears start to fall i’m sorry if that was too much but i didn’t know if i said this i would get so much reactions

[@josiewatkins4493]

Ally Bird much love to you ❤️

[@okdelilah9474]

girl! same! i was 13 when i got alopecia. i feel for you. im in highschool rn too and stress is omggg horrible. stay strong tho. i was in middle school with the same thing. prayers sent out to you:)

[@MoniqueD305]

Ally stay strong beautiful! Remember hair is an accessory. I have a haircut as short as a boy, very similar to Amber Rose, and I feel so confident and amazing! Hair doesn’t define us! Confidence is everything my dear!! As long as you have confidence rocking your hair will make it 1000% easier!

[@slayldrm2695]

I got alopecia when i was 6. Im now 15 and..... im sick of it

[@allybrown24]

Sıla Yıldırım oh no i’m sorry :( that’s tough i first got it when i was in third grade and it was just a little spot

[@lucy-ferprofiler5379]

losing my hair is my nightmare. But darling you are sick, it's okay, you will be better. Lots of love from Paris

[@celestek.2395]

That purple wig is ridiculously GORGEOUS on you!!!!💗💗💗

[@jstochmal5440]

I am from Canada and I just came back from the United States for medical treatment because I have been vomiting everyday for the past 8 months and I am now underweight for my BMI and malnourished. The treatment I received in San Diego was amazing and I feel about 40% better than I did before going. I too am experiencing hair loss due to anemia, weight loss, stress, etc and it is hair as a young women to go through😔 thank you for sharing this because it validated so many things and it is a great message overall! I hope you have a great recovery because you are a beautiful woman inside and out 💛

[@Udontkno7]

Also losing hair due to weight loss and anemia, ugh

[@LUI-tu5vr]

Your one of bravest people ever if I was losing my hair I would so sad and depressed

[@franchescaschaefer3010]

I was literally there so recently. I used to have thick gorgeous beautiful long hair. It started falling out when Lupus decided to become part of my life. It thinned so bad that I became self conscious of how I looked. I was lucky enough to have it start growing back but the ends were still super thin. I chopped it all off and cried when I made the decision. For so long I hid behind my hair and that wasn't an option. You will rock out no matter what your hair does.

[@rociocamus1062]

I’m doing my undergrade thesis on Anthropology of Cancer, and all I can do is congratulate you for being so open about this issue. In the process of gathering papers and information I’ve learn that it is pretty usual to feel like you are losing yourself (seen as vigor, femininity or even as been identified as pretty or not) when you lose some physical attribute, such as hair, breasts, or even “healthy” looking skin. I really like how your experience can give lights and hope to everyone in the cancer community, thank you for being so brave by showing us that this fear -of not being perceived like everyone else because of hair loss or loss of some physical attribute- its just as human as it gets 💕 greetings from Chile!