Women Talk About Losing Their Hair

[@anakenatejadaswan9027]

The first lady looks REALLY cool with her wig off though.

[@aimanz.punjani9775]

Ikr she's so pretty

[@derretius]

Wish I was so beautifull as her

[@adelinekropf7229]

She is beautiful ❤️

[@MrsPandaBaerchen]

@Tonima A. lol what spoiler

[@kampartain4]

Tonima A. And that’s why you don’t look at the comments bfore watching the vid haha

[@Chicabitty1]

The first gal looks tough as nails with no hair. I get P!nk vibes from her. She looks like a total badass

[@sophveepokemon379]

I thought you meant gal gadot and I read this comment like 20 times and I was like what lol 🤣

[@eileenfedarb1321]

Megan's story made me feel so much better, when her video came out I'd just been diagnosed with cancer and to hear how she handled it made me feel like I could. I'm currently in the stage of hair regrowth that looks a bit like an outgrown mullet which is a bit weird but it is growing back so I'm very lucky.

[@bhavanisubramoney3954]

All the best on your journey and lots of love and support. You can do it

[@eileenfedarb1321]

@@bhavanisubramoney3954 thank you so much (I'm about 10 months in remission at this point so woop)

[@bhavanisubramoney3954]

@@eileenfedarb1321 that's good to hear congratulations 👍🎂

[@lexjohnson0803]

Congrats on being in remission ❤️you are so strong

[@xxgamergirlxx7917]

Congratulations! Hope you're doing much better!

[@annieroydube]

Who else had no idea the first girl was wearing a wig?🤯 She’s stunning💖

[@Coco-hd8yt]

@Annie Roy Dubé Meeeeeee!❤️

[@maggiebenton386]

Me

[@campkira]

i do.. that hair look so fake...

[@annieroydube]

campkira 🏆

[@calliegagnon3188]

She’s beautiful

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

I wanna know this cruise line that fired that beautiful woman for her “standing out” because of her hair loss. I want to know so I never give them my business!

[@lexizager3547]

It was also illegal!

[@Saxophrenic25]

I know she's was performing in a show, but her referring to everyone as "cast members" makes me suspect the Disney Cruise Line

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

Cari Guida ugh so disheartening!

[@ashleyr6174]

@@Saxophrenic25 most cruise lines call their entertainers cast members.

[@Saxophrenic25]

ashley r Thanks for letting me know. I don't really know anything about cruises. I only know Disney calls all their employees cast members

[@lexizager3547]

It was illegal for them to fire you.

[@hopegold883]

Impossible to prove. They gave a different reason. Very rarely does anyone have success suing for wrongful termination.

[@christinefossaceca831]

Do you think is is really impossible? Sometimes things like becoming pregnant are automatically make you a protected class, so as an employer if I truly needed to fire someone, I would make sure there are multiple reasons and that I actually needed to fire them. I feel like the burden would be on the employer to prove the reasons for firing, not on the employee to prove it isn't related to a protected status. Especially if she was part of the cast and the shows were great, I can't imagine how firing a single cast member suddenly makes the show so much better. In fact it probably makes it harder for the other actors because now everything has to be adjusted. I'm not a lawyer so this is just my opinion but I was under the impression that places don't really fire you unless you're majorly screwing up or they have to lay off people for financial reasons.

[@emmybuns6964]

Not if the cruise company’s business address was in an at-will employment state. Basically means they can fire you for any ridiculous tiny reason.

[@christinefossaceca831]

I thought that medical reasons like pregnancy are protected even from at will clauses because it falls under discrimination. Hair loss seems like it would be under the Americans with Disabilities Act, right? Maybe this is why people have to go to court though, it isn't 100% clear cut what the laws are

[@lizweiland2716]

in the entertainment industry most employees are hired under a different classification, often under a contract or as a freelancer which gives the employer more liberties to get rid of employees without much notice or cause, unfortunately.

[@ZombieJocelyn]

I have noticed that my hair has been falling out and I’m worried about it. When this video notification appeared I could click fast enough. Hearing the first story made me very emotional but I feel inspired. I know I have to take care of myself and am looking to making an appointment with a dermatologist.

[@sophveepokemon379]

Remember people are supporting you no matter what and you are always beautiful ❤

[@sleepypsori7747]

Always remember you are amazing and treasured and loved regardless of what people say You are awesome never let anyone tell you otherwise Stay safe 💛

[@itadorkyy1963]

i've also made a comment sharing my story, and its had the same effect on me. we can get through this!! and remember, you're beautiful regardless. have a nice day/night, take care and remember to love yourself!!

[@arelylopez253]

Same. Like 6 months ago i started noticing my hair really falling out. And im really worried because im only 18 and i dont know what to thing about it. I know its not alopecia and im really scared to find out what it is :c

[@gx4274]

Zombiejocelyn Good for you, all the best.

[@karalynviszoki815]

Thank you for this. I am 17 and last summer I was diagnosed with alopecia. It was terrifying for me, and I kept saying “teenage girls don’t go bald”. It’s nice to know I’m not alone

[@827ella]

you are not alone, so many people go through this. If you ever feel like you aren’t beautiful because of your hair, please know that your hair doesn’t define you💜

[@kelseyamos8398]

i went bald at 6, when all the little girls dream of princesses with beautiful long hair and it was ridiculously hard. i am thankful my alopecia is manageable, i only lose spots of hair now, but it was hard in the beginning. you got this girl. keep your head up!

[@eora5142]

Hi. I know this is just the opinion of some random stranger for you, but I believe being bold can really add something exotic, fantasy or sci-fi to your look. To me, a bald person can be particularly elegant and sophisticated. Stay strong, don't let this defeat you. Look for clothes you like, wear earrings if you want, you can have so many ways to feel beautiful and express yourself trough your appearance even without hair 😊 Edit I just corrected some misspelled words I hadn't noticed!

[@tierrathomas5106]

I went was diagnosed at 4. At first it was hard for me because I had to explain to everyone why I didn’t have hair and what alopecia was because I didn’t really understand what was going on with me myself. My hair had grown back to the point where I could wear braids and when I was 9 my hair was long enough for me to style it but that only lasted for a year and my hair fell out again when I was 10. Only this time it fell out completely to the point where I had no hair at all. I am 14 now and I don’t have enough hair to do anything with but I hope one day it will return.

[@shahdalali7999]

Omg I am glad to hear you say that 😭😭❤️ Extremely fine and thin hair runs in my family, and a few of my older family members have gone bald, not because of alopecia or any illness, it is just because of our unusually thin hair, and I am unfortunately one of the girls that has thin hair, and although I am still 17, I am living in fear as to how my hair will end up like when I am a bit older 😭😭😭😭💔

[@mocha2038]

This made me realise how much confidence I get from the things I actually like about myself...

[@maciedixon3983]

That’s why when I lost my hair it was devastating, I hated everything but my hair

[@beezy388]

I work for a cruise line. She can sue them for wrongful termination!!! Seriously cruise ships hide behind bogus rules and regulations to shunt people with different hair situations. It's ridiculous. I'm so sorry this happened to you dear.

[@itadorkyy1963]

i'm only fourteen, but i have a scalp condition. i've lost half of my hair.. and for something that used to be what i put my pride in, it's now one of my greatest insecurities. i used to get compliments on my hair; it was thick, silky and long. it's not really long anymore since i cut it because of my hair loss, and it's just not the same. my scalp condition has infected the left side (thank god the right side got better) and its got flakes all over. i can't have certain hairstyles i used have, and i can't be confident about it anymore. i've finally been referred to a dermatologist, but i have to wait until quarantine is over. and it's just getting worse, and i'm scared because you can't get rid of this condition. you can only try to reduce it, and i've used countless of hair products. it just has no effect. edit: i finally got treatment and im a lot better!! i cut my hair a little more than shoulder length and im using treatments 2-3 times a week. flakes, scales n hair loss has really reduced and although im still pessimistic about it, im happy that it's gotten better. thank you guys. 💜

[@alexisevelyn5290]

It’s gonna be ok. I’m 14 too, but I could never imagine going through what you’re going through. You are beautiful no matter what, and I pray the best for you💕

[@itadorkyy1963]

@@alexisevelyn5290 tysm!! i needed that. have an amazing day/night, take care and remember to love yourself no matter what!! 💜

[@sugalicious5593]

@Anonymouse wait what? I'm really really sorry right now my lil sister used my phone, she is a bts fan too. She wrote this. I just read the story and I feel so bad for her. I'm 14 too and one of my biggest pride is my hair. I get a lot of compliments on that and I could never imagine not having my hair. Honestly, I respect this girl so much, like, she is so strong I would literally be here crying every single day. Once again, I'm really really sorry for how immature my sister is

[@itadorkyy1963]

@Anonymouse ah, thank you. :))

[@itadorkyy1963]

@@sugalicious5593 it's okay, haha. and yes i am a jungkook stan, lmao. it is really hard for me, and i've cried about it a lot too. but i can only pray it'll get better. thank you!! :))

[@KaysieDaniels]

I have PCOS and this really helps. I used to have the thickest hair in my family, and now it’s thinnest. It was extremely traumatizing, and this makes me feel a little more content in my journey

[@valariethomp3846]

these ladies are so strong 💪🏼

[@gracesspace6398]

I have a skin condition on my scalp (that doctors can’t seem to make up their mind what exactly it is) I have lost chunks of my hair, I’ve been lucky and it’s grown back (mostly), but I appreciate you talking so openly about it

[@cookie4578]

I wish you the best of luck my dear

[@megshush]

Folliculitis?

[@campkira]

let face it doctor is more like a guy who just want to experiment thing with you... life is that after you get older... thing will change... best to enjoy your life like it was your last...

[@marissareisinger5460]

When the second girl shaved her head the transformation was incredible. She's gorgeous in every look: her hair, wigs or shaved.

[@mval_2324]

I feel like this video was published at the right time, right now I'm on birth control and my hair is starting to fall out. I cried alot last week and this week because my hair used to be like Megan's hair before chemo, very curly and alot of it, and now I can see my scalp, I can grab all my hair with my two hands and it's just thin boring and sad, and every time I brush it, wash it or even pass my fingers through it, it falls alot of hair. I felt really weak, sad and helpless, but than I thought "it's just hair" it doesn't represent me or the way I am. now after seeing this video ( and Megan's video about her chemo story) I feel encouraged that I'll get through this, and by the end of the day its just hair, and I think anyone who's having the same or a similar experience should not feel bad about it. But of course, we are human beings and it's okay to cry and feel sad,especially about things that can't be manageable or that aren't in our control , maybe you don't see it that way now, but in a near future maybe you will. Lastly, I'm stopping birth control and I'm getting all my hair cut off next week after my birthday (kinda thinking like a Bob or something like that), taking more vitamins and just going day by day. I feel very inspired by your stories, thank you so much.

[@lyna7038]

❤❤❤you are so much more than your hair or your looks ❤ You are always gonna be your beautiful and amazing self and I really hope that you are ok and that you don't have a dangerous illness ❤

[@mval_2324]

@@lyna7038 thank you so much for your kind words , and no, it's because of the birth control.

[@mval_2324]

@Allison Hunter yeah, we're all humans, we have feelings and we have to get out whatever we are feeling, thank you

[@sv484]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m going through the same thing right now with my bc & completely understand your pain

[@winecryptid3423]

I went through the same thing when I went OFF birth control (after several years of taking it). I think it just has to do with your body adjusting to a big change in your hormones. I considered getting back on birth control just because of how disheartening the hair loss was. The good news: It got better after about 6 months. I stopped losing so much hair and it came back.

[@victoriahorner2471]

I lost my hair to cancer when I was 11. I’m now losing it to alopecia at 21. Hair loss is cruel.

[@Ray-on6pf]

I hope Allah gives you happiness in life and I also hope you feel beautiful in your own skin!!!!prayers from me.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Lelliepop]

I lost over half my hair due to PCOS. I guess I’m lucky because I didn’t get any bald patches, it just thinned everywhere so badly. I felt like I lost a lot of my femininity, as I got a load of other symptoms. It was so hard, but I’m coming to terms with it and this video has made me feel a lot better so thanks :)

[@caroiae]

I have PCOS too. I know exactly how you feel. I lost so much hair and it's sooo thin. Just remember you're not alone in your journey!

[@lorimorrison7132]

Omg, for the longest I've felt like i was alone on losing half my hair secondary to PCOS (along with a spew of other symptoms and conditions it has triggered). The hardest thing has been coping with the fact that doctors still don't have strong and safe treatments to help the hair loss, and just label it irreversible.

[@twizzycoutinho1130]

OMG.. I canrelate to you.. I literally remember locking myself in my room... And crying and praying to God to stop my hairfall...made me feel so bad...it's still bad.. Lost like half of my lovely curly hair... My braids look lifeless and Iam scared that if I continue losing this much of hair it will be noticeable to the people

[@feliscatus7057]

When I was 13, I watched my mom lose all of her hair due to cancer. She was the most beautiful woman I have ever encountered and even without her hair she was so confident and radiant that ever since then, I kind of associate baldness with bravery and being strong. So whenever I see one of you ladies on the street, I can’t help but feel only the greatest love and respect towards you. Living and being different in a society that values woman mostly for their looks, it takes courage to love your “imperfections,, and it makes you all the more admireable in my eyes❤️

[@Ilb_mwah]

My hair is falling out 🥺 and I don’t know why 😞 I’ve tryed everything but 😣 not my lashes are falling out too 😞

[@ramneekbala1856]

Finasteride can be the medicine for your hair loss

[@de4830]

if you haven’t already, go to your doctor! could be something like alopecia, only affects your hair but should be checked x

[@SexiSchnitzel]

It does sound like alopecia areata

[@fangirlinneverland6335]

@memesquad 2568 are you sick in the head?

[@SexiSchnitzel]

@memesquad 2568 it's an autoimmune disease Do your homework before you insult people online

[@angie.sandoval]

I was recently diagnosed with alopecia and when she started getting emotional I really felt that. Having it makes you feel so . . .not yourself. And it's really scary but it's crazy how common it is and I have heard of so many people who also have the same condition. I am really glad that she was able to share her story ❤

[@mawuenabenedictaaborchie8421]

Wow, when you need to feel less alone in a situation and you find solace in a KZbin video. The stories today have given me so much strength. Amazing people

[@soph7136]

You all are so freakin strong. Ty for Sharing y’all’s stories. 💪

[@cloudcityinterim]

This hits. I have PCOS. My hair is so thin. I have no idea who or what I am.

[@sunnyneonraye1459]

You are a beautiful person, who also has PCOS. Your hair does not define you. I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's not exactly a solution preferred by everyone, but cutting your hair off may help - it's easier to heal emotionally if you don't have to keep looking at the source of your stress.

[@kelseyamos8398]

i have alopecia too, i thankfully haven’t lost all of my hair since i was a child but i lose patches of hair constantly. it gets worse with stress especially as a college student but i’ve learned to accept it. these girls stories are so inspiring!

[@denisecreagh2039]

I have suffered from alopecia too and it damaged my personality. My family doesn't know how to handle this and I don't date anymore because of this. I used to shave my head, I was bald for 4 years. I still haven't had it come back exactly. I feel a bit better seeing these wonderfully beautiful and strong women. Thank you so much. God Bless you all.

[@takethree5276]

The first lady has a voice that's similar to Emma Stone! She is stunning.

[@claudiajulia4414]

I’m 19 and I’ve been having problems with hair loss for a while now. This video really helped me to not lose hope and to be confident in whatever way it may turn out in the end. Our hair is not something that defines us even if we feel like it does sometimes!

[@elena-le7xo]

less than a month ago, i had a mental breakdown and impulsively shaved my head. i regreted it and struggled to feel confident... this helped sm

[@sleepygirl96]

I mean that's such a badass thing to do! And look at Megan - bc of shaving her head, her hair had the chance to completely grow new and healthy

[@campkira]

what r you? briney spere....

[@elena-le7xo]

@@campkira hold up im boutta laugh

[@sleepsey]

campkira HELPP the spelling makes this so much better

[@marissapulido159]

i had alopecia! i’m happy that someone is able to use their platform to talk about it!!!

[@maesymae]

I actually have a disorder called Trichotillomania and I think it’s so sad that people like myself hide and don’t want to talk about BFRBs but it is something that needs to be discussed. Thank you for making this video

[@honeypotxo_]

I do too! Going on 8 years since it developed and I’m okay. You will be okay, I promise! It gets easier girl, you’re still beautiful 💗

[@georginakither9653]

I cried so much watching this, I have alopecia and have lost over half of my hair. I feel so incomplete and useless and I’ve never been so unhappy. I was struggling with anxiety before the hair loss but now I’m just a mess. It is actually awful and I wish it on nobody.

[@christinefossaceca831]

Wow I feel like she should sue for being fired over a medical condition. That is so messed up.

[@Elise_Ruppert77]

The first girl is so stunning with and without her wig. Beautiful woman ❤️

[@pawsisacat6499]

I started losing my hair in the 7th and after seeing several doctors I was misdiagnosed which put more stress on me, it took forever for me to convince my mom to let me get a pixie cut but even then it would still fall out. I live in a small town so everyone knew me simply because of my lack of hair. When I was in eleventh grade I had finally had enough and shaved my head. I’m 19 now and I still have trouble with my hair, for the longest I thought I was the only one who had to go though this. I’m still learning how to love myself since I’ve never seen myself as pretty or beautiful but hearing these stories gives me hope that one day I feel comfortable in my own skin.

[@leigh-shaunfortuin3838]

Wow this first lady is super strong and brave

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

This is so sad. I’ve lost a lot of hair over the years. It’s getting a bit better though. Every remedy, product, technique, trust me I’ve tried. I blamed it on stress. I used to have hair so full and thick and long people would stop my mom and ask about my hair. I look at my childhood pictures and almost cry because my hair looks so beautiful. It’s hard, because part of me says it’s just hair but the other part can’t help but stare at the mirror and see all the patches.

[@BossQueen]

I went to a hair school in DC, and a girl burned my flexi rods off. She literally sprayed a whole bottle of Spritz in my hair, and sat me under the dryer. My hair was 16 inches around the crown, 3 inches in the middle!😭

[@user-qs7ew6pw5r]

These ladies are so strong and beautiful Never be ashamed of who you are

[@Sophia-nz9vo]

Thank you for making this video. I have been battling hair loss for a few years. It's hard, you feel hopeless, you obsess about your hair all the time. Do people notice, what will my hair look like in a few months/years. Will this go away will I have to wear a wing. It is hard. Something that helps me is I have a few stages of planning. 1) hair topper 2) rogaine 3) microblading pigment, 4) surgery 5) shave it all off and tattoo a really pretty design maybe lace or henna pattern. 6) a lot of mermaid wings.

[@stephaniemoore2044]

I've experienced hair loss due to stress, poor diet, medication, depression etc... I'm thankful I didn't lose all my hair, but it was still a terrifying experience. These two ladies are beautiful and very inspiring! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Vankotimanusvanij]

Same here.

[@g.a2951]

4:33 At least this is a look! You look actually good bald honey 💗

[@danamorin6201]

Going through hair loss for a 2nd time with chemo. I appreciate this video so much, and I adore Megan ♥️

[@kmcphers128]

got an ad halfway through this video about a conditioner that will give you "thick voluminous hair" and that feels a little wrong to me in this space. Can't youtube filter things like that out? It's insensitive to the subject matter and easy enough to tag "hair loss" in the title of the video so we don't have to watch ads showing off hair and contradicting the point of these women's stories

[@picklemeownow5688]

I got the same ad

[@emilyschuessler7671]

I was just diagnosed with AA and I hear every word the first woman had to say. I'm only 22 and losing your hair as a woman can be horrifying. I have been able to embrace it. If I feel confident that is all that matters. If having bald spots is a deal breaker for a guy that is interested in me, then he wasn't the one anyways!

[@ChoOoy123]

I'm losing my hair due to an allergies treatment and it is so damn frustrating to not be able to stop it, I always had a lot of hair, shining and strong but that ended when my allergies got worse and had to star my treatment. I just hope that when this is done, my hair goes back to what it was :( Thank you for this video.

[@amunuaatta6446]

Your stories are so powerful. Beauty to me can't be increased or decreased its just ar times nore obvious to ppl because its what they expect yiur beauty to look like. But in truth it's about our essence. Nothing can take our essence away - so no one can take our beauty away too. It took me a while to realise that.

[@g.a2951]

To the second one: This is my story till 8:36! OMG you even looked EXACTLY like me while in college!

[@saramiljkovic490]

This is so inspiring and beautiful I truly feel so insecure sometimes but I haven't thought what a lot of people are going through. These ladies are so strong and smart and soooo beautiful

[@caseyfinnegan4139]

This video is everything I never knew I needed.

[@julissadc6303]

One never truly know oneself until you shave your hair, or go bald at least once, when I cut all my hair off to start my curly hair journey and left the straight hair behind was when I realized how much of your identity people put on their hair, it was a wake up call for me to love myself no matter what my exterior showed, totaly was more confident after that. Does somebody else have a story? I would love to hear it.

[@zoe4514]

I'm so in awe of their courage and strength. Amazing human beings ❤

[@jennTwaambo]

You are Amazing and You are so beautiful ladies. I have Alopecia as well and its horrible in a time where as an African woman. Afros are being celebrated like the holy grail and my hair has been falling out. But i just have embraced that Beauty goes beyond our hair. It really does. I'm super proud to see women like you. Keep being strong❤❤❤

[@sleepypsori7747]

Always remember you are amazing and treasured and loved regardless of what people say You are awesome never let anyone tell you otherwise Stay safe 💛

[@jennTwaambo]

@@sleepypsori7747 This has pulled my heart strings. Thank you so so much. It means the world to me to know people who are as loving as you exist in the world. You are loved and amazing and treasured too. I needed this verbal hug. Its been an awful couple of months. I've tried everything to save my hair but i Gave up last week. I just make little twists and wear a wig now. I'm letting the hair fall out on her own. Once salons open. I'm shaving it all off. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janinepillay5554]

I hope someone sees. My hair was falling like crazy. In clumps. I changed my diet and started to intermittently fast. I also started using a hair oil with coconut oil, jamaican black castor oil, argan oil and olive oil. I would massage my scalp and be extremely gentle with my hair. I used protective hairstyles and gave my hair a chance to breath. I also stopped using harsh shampoos and conditioners. I did everything possible to give my hair a chance to rejuvenate. My hair has stopped falling out and it's getting better every day! If you feel like your hair is what makes you then do what you can to save it. But it's not what makes you a woman. You're beautiful the way you are

[@vhjbhbhj]

Christie, you’re sooo pretty!! after hearing your story, it’s clear that you have a beautiful, strong, and humble personality. Tbh though, if I saw you on the street without your wig and without knowing anything about your story, I’d still think you were so physically gorgeous! I love the way your look combines an objective attractiveness with a unique attractiveness (if that makes sense). Your shots without your wig are perfect, way sexier than most of what we see in media. Thank you so much for sharing 💗

[@izzyr6686]

you are both absolutely stunning💖 never ever let anyone put you down because of something you cant control

[@eliraines9236]

“I’m all good now, things are chill” the most relaxed way of explaining that you had cancer omg but it is so great that she is doing well now that is so good

[@CeniaVL]

YOU GUYS ARE SO BRAVE!!! wishing you the best and praying for your hearts in Jesus name

[@moondaisy4886]

Due to vitamin deficiencies and endocrine problems, half of my hair just broke off around two years ago. It literally just broke off and I was left with a short, thin hair, not able to imagine how I could feel feminine again. It was recently that I started to wear the hijab- an Islamic headcover- as I converted to Islam a few years ago, that I realized I do not have to prove I am beautiful to anyone, for no one in this world is deserving of my beauty in the first place and of the pain that a woman has to endure to meet the unrealistic beauty standards. I am much happier and healthier now that I stopped caring about pleasing everyone else, struggling to be someone pretty to look at. It is enough to be beautiful for my God and for my own self. I'd like all women to know that we are not obliged to look a certain way, we do not have to please anyone's eyes, to prove something to someone, it is completely enough to have a beautiful soul. Beauty is temporary, but love and kindness is not. Praise be to God and may God bless you all. ❤️

[@Plaidbackpack04]

Why is it called horror stories these are just their stories :/

[@doris2079]

In a way it is a horror story because everything (especially their identity) was suddenly taking away from them by a disease. A disease that they have no control on. For a woman loosing hair is a horror because society puts so much value on hair. I am glad now that hair is not such a big deal now.

[@tiffprendergast]

Dodo207 yeah

[@recoil53]

Whether or not people are conscious of it, hair is part of their identity. Then losing the life you had, with no money in a strange city. It's certainly not a fun story.

[@shahdalali7999]

To be fair, I would call it a horror story as well. Balding (in women) runs in my family, and I have EXTREMELY thin hair, so as a young girl, I am living in fear, idk whether or not I will go bald. It is scary, truly horrifying

[@queentalktoomuch810]

@@shahdalali7999 Well, for them, it’s a little more deeper than that

[@SunMoonStars-qc4qy]

I am so sorry people treated you like this. You are BEAUTIFUL! I’m sending you so much love! 💗✨ you are so brave, I’m so proud of your success! You deserve it for being genuine, real, and helping others by sharing. Thank you!

[@NienitaO]

They both look beautiful with no hair. They are strong women. Thank you for sharing your stories and I wish you both the best 💛

[@juliastelmaszek4991]

As a fellow person with alopecia areata - I really related to everything that was being said in the video. I’ve recently decided to shave my head and I feel like something heavy has been lifted up from my chest... like I’ve regained freedom. decided to embrace who I am and that disease is not defying my worth as a person. And to every human out there also struggling with hair lose-try to remember that you are extremely beautiful with or without it. And it’s never gonna change. Trying to accept yourself and love yourself the way you are is gonna bring you far more advantages than hating yourself for things you can’t control. Don’t lose hope. You’re strong and you got this! 🤍

[@jillievanilli1767]

Continue being the strong woman that you are! All the worrying may have made the alopecia worse. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@somerflowers]

Gorgeous!! Both of you! I’m grateful for my chronic illness and lost my hair and couldn’t tolerate wearing makeup of any kind, and feeling beautiful when we as women are taught that we need long hair and makeup to be feminine. Just silliness! I felt so beautiful for the first time in my life, and that was so powerful for me. I saw so many women who had Alopecia when I was a hair dresser, and needs to be talked about more! Any and all stories about women and hair loss should! It’s normal for men, yet we need to hide it as women. Meh. Thankful you both shared! ❤️❤️

[@hi8usnow]

I'm sorry you lost your hair, I have curly hair and I have girl mohawk by choice and having your hair short without being ready I know hurts. But short hair makes you look brave like you don't give damn what people think of you and thats so rock and roll. Be that brave person you are!

[@AAAF2010]

These stories do so much for us all!

[@crystalcole2957]

You Ladies are soooooo beautiful and so strong. Celebrate your gorgeous every day!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lenalibertydlang7802]

You are amazing and so beautiful and strong!! It is ok to feel like that and I'm so proud of you for sharing your stories. The kind of people that inspire me♥️

[@sc6155]

The first girl is so beautiful and so brave. ❤️

[@jesshigginbottom3866]

I’m so incredibly proud & inspired by both of you. ♥️ Thank you for sharing.

[@christinelavallee57]

Both of the women are amazing! Proud of both of you for embracing it and using these stories as ways of strengthening others.

[@almogazoulay4454]

I went through a pretty stressful time last year. I had end of semester exams that took such a toll on me mentally, went through a period of not eating due to stress, and then was nervous about being a month or so away from home... All of that resulted in a bunch of my hair falling out, and caused me to be even MORE stressesd then I already was. It wasn't apparent to others that I was loosing a good amount of hair, but I felt my hair getting thinner and thinner. Seeing the drain after I washed my hair was heart-aching, and combing my hair and seeing the comb loaded with my own hairs brought me to tears. In that short time period of loosing my hair I was a wreck. I felt emotionally drained, depressed, and not myself at all. My hair was a part of me which I was proud of, and I was not ready to let it go. But time spent with friends when I was away from home was what kept a smile on my face, and brought me back to who I was. I was worried less and less about my hair falling out, to a point I didn't even care. I didn't let that stress me anymore, and I am now back to myself. I didn't end up balding or having any patched of missing hair, but I did go to a bunch of doctors fearing the worst. It took time, but my hair loss is now at bay, and I'm back to loosing normal amounts of hair and trying to be less stressed (and not really succeeding actually). Just know that those tough times do come to an end, and if people who love you are there to support you, you can accomplish everything that you set your minds to :)

[@liberty6550]

they both rock their hair- like the first gal kept talking ab how looks don’t matter (which is so true), but i hope she knows how badass and pretty she looks bald, it really suits her

[@MsCurlySanchez]

Megan you and I have the same EXACT hair!!! Like you I HATED my curly hair since childhood because EVERYONE around me had straight straight STRAIGHT hair. It made me jealous so jealous. SO Senior Year I spent it doing highlights, blow-dry, iron, for EVERY EVENT possible. It destroyed my hair, and I destroyed it again when I turned 22 as I decided to do Keratin (again) when I turned 24 I did highlights again until my hair went Platinum Blonde (Like Elsa). After graduation in 2019, I decided to STOP messing with my hair and CUT EVERYTHING!!!! Today I am 26, and I finally get to see my NATURAL hair for the first time in 10 years. Dark brown and CURLY! I swear if I sent you a picture you'd think I made your hair into a wig. Let your Curls FLY

[@maryavatar]

When I had my first and third children, I had very short hair, and didn’t really notice much hair loss, but when I had my second child, I had waist length naturally curly red hair, and a couple weeks after giving birth around 20% of it slid off my head in the shower. This enormous chunk of hair seemed to crawl over my butt and down my leg. I was hysterical, because my grandmother had what looked like male pattern baldness after her third child and it never grew back. Fortunately it did for me - it’s still a bit thin on top, where most of it fell out, but I don’t let that stop me. In the last five years I’ve had waist length flame hair (red, orange and yellow), a scarlet bob, and right now I have a metallic purple pixie cut.

[@thelaidbackguitarist]

We had a lovely young female on to speak about her alopecia - it was a very enlightening conversation and she was so open and honest :) I learned so much about it!

[@ceebee92]

I seriously send all my strength to anyone suffering from hair loss i have aga n lichen planopilaris and thankfully wigs and toppers give me some confidence back. You are inspiring

[@mygirl737g2]

I pray for the day when looks will not matter. The soul is what matters.

[@ttplays6981]

I didn't even realize she was wearing a wig and shes so pretty and I feel ur pain and hopefully u have recovered! and GOD BLESS EVERYONE READING THIS!

[@starsims90]

I have psoriasis, my hair was dying and falling out. When I was stressed I would pick my hair out. About a month ago I shaved all my hair of. I feel so much more confident now I'm not worried about my head. Maybe my hair will grow back stronger and healthier

[@mandeep3.14]

Makes me put my finer than usual hair probs into perspective >

[@Marziamoin]

I love u cristie. Your so strong, and you dealt with life no matter what happened. Hairloss is horrible. But your so strong that nothing defies you. I honestly admire you for that. I wish i could give you a hug,, accept THIS virtual hug from me 🙋🙋🙋🙋

[@baneetdhillon3994]

The first Lady was so brave 💪and strong... Awesome 👍

[@jessierose5319]

Both these women are huge inspiration.

[@murielalexandrareyes2941]

Thank you for posting this seriously I’m going through hair loss right now and you don’t even know how much hearing these two stories help. I’m 22 and got diagnosed with lupus last week and after pretty much a year of being sick all the time and not knowing why I ended up at the hospital thinking that maybe I had contracted Covid but instead I was told probably the last thing I was hoping to hear. I now have to go through chemo as well and my relationship with my hair is very similar to the one Megan had with hers. I had been seeing my hair fall a lot more prior to going into the hospital but now with the chemotherapy I know I will end up losing it all eventually I was planning on shaving it as soon as possible mostly just so I can get used to seeing myself that way and also so I could see what other options I have in case I don’t like it I was planning on using turbans or hair wraps only because I feel like wearing a wig would just show that I need hair to look good and I don’t want that ( but that’s just my opinion). I hope this period of my life is just another chapter and I’ll eventually be able to look and feel like myself again but even if things don’t go back to “normal” I hope my new normal will be as healthy and happy as it can be and will be able to live a long life even if I have to share it with lupus. Again thank you for posting this video and sharing your stories ♥️

[@carolinebrunson432]

Wonderful stories. You helped a lot of people by telling your stories! 😘

[@DawnandDuskandTruth]

I suffered from an eating disorder, and in recovery, I lost a lot of hair. I would clog shower drains, even with drain protectors because of how thin my hair is. Each time I brushed my hair, I had a rat sized ball of hair fall out. It made me want to quit recovery and was so self conscious. I decided to cut most of my hair off, and now I'm finally okay with recovery and all the other body changes that are happening

[@manamyst]

Thank you so much for this video, only people who truly know, will know how much it hurts and how much shame we feel for something we cannot control and we did nothing to provoque...

[@yani7195]

They’re all beautiful but I just want to mention how beautiful the First Lady looks with her wig off.🥰 the fear yet dedication and strength she had reminds me a lot of my grandma.💕

[@cheshirecatgrin7680]

I had telogen effluvium after gastric bypass. I'm coming up on 3yrs post op and the thickness/volume has come back with the new growth but my hair is dry and I get severe split ends. I'm using all sorts of deep conditioning treatments, I take gastric bypass specific vitamins and iron and I'm going to start a hair/nail vitamin specifically for gastric bypass patients.

[@foogirl36]

Thank you, especially to Megan, going through Telogen Effluvium right now and it’s so awful. This gave me such hope, Thank you

[@PRDreams]

The first story 💔 I can see she is still dealing with a lot of the hurt. Both looked gorgeous without the wigs, but I know it is a process and it can't be rushed.

[@pamelamartinez7740]

I myself was diagnosed with alopecia back in 2018 It took a whole year for them to figure out what was wrong with me. I thankfully didn’t loss my hair in big patches but I had absolutely no body hair and my actual hair was so very thin. I shaved my head and I became pregnant and it helped my hair grow back. I’m just very scared of having my little girl and my hair falls off once again. I absolutely love how all of y’all share your story.

[@brandimunguia]

You are so strong! I’ve been losing hair, little by little, since I had a hysterectomy in 2016. I still hate it and am super insecure about it. If this happened to me, I’d have been devastated but also very angry. I would have sued the cruise line for discrimination and for firing me for a medical condition and not for a performance issue.

[@naeemah_5572]

Compared to those two women and the people in the comments, my hair loss is not that big of a deal as it's not evident in my hair but it's still part of my identity so it really hurt when the doctor dismissed my worry and said it will grow in 6 months to a year since that means i have to suffer with it and can't help it since i wasn't given a diagnosis or treatment

[@bue_96]

i currently have 1/8th of the hair that i used to and these stories give me hope ☺️

[@estelliiaa4095]

a few months ago i damaged my hair and fried it to the point were it was just breaking out every day. i still have a lot of my hair and i'm very grateful. this video helped me a lot. coming to terms with hair loss is really really hard. but i think i can do it.

[@averageuser4651]

The first woman is beautiful with and without a wig! She has a beautiful head shape, I wish I could pull off a look like that.

[@pmcomposer]

I have alopecia universalis. So full body hair loss. I have never felt more self confident, and so should these women. Cause wig or not, they rock!