Comments on: Grace & Beauty Defined – A Truly Amazing Video

By: Sweet Sue

Sweet Sue — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 16:57:25 +0000

Hellcat, you really are just as beautiful with a shaved head as you are in your wigs; maybe even more so.

By: Styllista

Styllista — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:28:09 +0000

I’m not alone.. thank you for sharing…

By: Beth S

Beth S — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:22:53 +0000

I don’t know why I haven’t seen this post months ago, but I’m glad that I finally did see it. This love and beauty in this video just made the tears keep on flowing. When I see other women on the street with obvious hair loss I just want to run over and give them a hug, but of course, I don’t. With this happening to so many of us, why is this issue still in the dark ages?

By: Geri_zFranchi

Geri_zFranchi — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:31:22 +0000

Thank you so much for post your emotions here, its make me feel than im not alone in this battle. Everyday when i look in a mirror is not that i expected but is just me is like who i am. I learned that the beauty is inside, sound like a cliche but is true. All women’s are beautiful only for being 🙂

By: Rukhsana

Rukhsana — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:38:17 +0000

I am so, so thankful to women like you, Hellcat and Y, for sharing your inspiring journeys with the world. I feel like we are all in a sorority, bonded by the fact that we’re experiencing something seemingly benign (androgenetic alopecia) but still traumatic, something that no one but us could understand.

I just went on a trip to see my sister. She’s only 18 and is set to go to college this fall. This should be the most exciting time for her, but I noticed with sadness that she is also experiencing hair loss. I didn’t want to say anything, but then she asked me, “Is it thinning?” I had to be honest with her just in case there was a medical cause (she’s been under stress from applying to college and finishing her senior year of high school). But since almost everyone in our family, male and female, has thinning hair, it can only be genetic.

It makes me so upset to think that my baby sister has to go through this at a younger age than me (my HL first presented when I was 22). But she is a stronger person than I am. Immediately, she listed all the things she’s thankful for, and that she wasn’t going to let this affect her self-esteem. Perhaps I shouldn’t have done this, and Hellcat, I hope you don’t mind, but I showed her the video of your contemplating shaving your head–the one you courageously put on YouTube. It was at that point that my sister realized how unfair it could be to lose your hair at a young age. And that this was real and was happening to her. I guess I wanted to prepare her for the road ahead, because she was convinced that it wouldn’t worsen until she was much older. I think she realized then how unfair all of this is, especially for women who experience hair loss in our teens and 20s, and who have to go through so much heartache and distress about something most women our age take for granted–having hair! Needless to say, my sister became very upset.

But then I showed my sister videos of Y with her awesome Follea “hair babies,” and my sister’s mood instantly changed. She was shocked that you were wearing a wig, Y. It gave her (as it gives me) hope for the future. Although she and I still question when we will plunge into wig-wearing, and how, it’s nice to know that no matter what we will have each other for mutual support.

Now that I have to put on a brave face for my little sis, I more greatly appreciate the brave face that the women of WHLP put on for other women experiencing hair loss. Thanks for everything!

By: Josie 8)

Josie 8) — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:42:31 +0000

So inspiring! I keep dancing around the idea of shaving my head. My hubby shaves his just to avoid all grooming except the utmost minimal level. He supports my choice, either way, and I am so lucky for that, but I can’t seem to get there. I keep telling myself, if I lose weight and if I commit to wearing make-up every day, then maybe I won’t feel like it doesn’t look pretty enough. While I deserve to achieve health and beauty in my daily life, I need to stop making these prerequisites to being happy with my hair. Occasionally, I catch a glimpse of my future look, when my short hair clings to my scalp after a shower, and I’m surprised to see that maybe I will like the shaved head look. That my skull isn’t as big and boxy as I think it might be. That my eyes seem bigger. That there is potential for acceptance, liberation, and even celebration.
Cheers to you, Hellcat! You are beautiful sans locks. I hope I’m brave enough to share my buzz down when the day arrives!

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 23 May 2014 18:37:39 +0000

Can you feel the cap of your Follea wig when you run your fingers thought it? Can your fiancé feel it? how do you swim? Thanks so much for your forum. I think I’m ready, at the point you described when you got your first one. Thanks!

By: Hellcat

Hellcat — Thu, 08 May 2014 18:55:24 +0000

All your messages mean so much to me! You ladies are really the best. I do go out usually on the weekends without hair on. I always wear hair to work, though.

Firefly- I have heard that actually 🙂
Jrehan- You can get there! I was scared to death too, but I won, lol. Hang in there 🙂
Megan- sometimes a good cry is exactly what we need. Lots of love your way.

Thank you all for your compliments! Sometimes it still takes courage to get out of my car if I’m going somewhere hairless. Bigs hugs and lots of peace to you all 🙂

By: Pam Y

Pam Y — Thu, 08 May 2014 01:53:55 +0000

What an absolutely beautiful video and so inspirational. And you have the most gorgeous face! Thank you for this.

By: Jrehan

Jrehan — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:36:39 +0000

You look so beautiful in all the wigs. Personally, I love the long one! But I have to agree, you look stunning with just your shaved head! A look not many people can pull off! Thank you for sharing this video. I’m 21 and have PCOS related AGA. I am looking forward to the day when I decide to do the same thing you did. Praying for the strength and bravery that you have.! Oh and you and your man are too cute!