I love hair and anything to do with hair. Alopecia has
been part of my life since I was 19 years old and it affected the hair all over
my body. In the beginning, my hair started coming out unknowingly until I
became completely bald by age 22. I wore scarves all the time. When I graduated
from Virginia State University, I asked myself would scarves be acceptable in
the workplace. Hence, I started wearing wigs. I was so uncomfortable wearing
them (being new to wigs). They looked so fake. I felt as if everyone was
staring at me and I could never find the right one to fit my head or face. I
started wearing my first wigs in 2005.
During this time,
I participated in an Alopecia study at a well-known university. There I
received injections and other topical treatments for my scalp to promote hair
growth. My hair began growing back. Under the advisement of my doctor, I was
told that it would be fall back out even with the treatments. By 2006, I had a
head full hair but it was weak and the injections were taking a tool on my
scalp/skull. So, I stop using all the treatments and it fell back out in 2007.
This was the year I had planned to get married and hair is a big deal to a
bride. It was especially a big deal since I was bald. My sister and I made my
first wig on a cap....This was a great moment for me. The wig we made looked
natural, it fit my head and my confidence began to improve. So, I figured since
I can't grow my own hair, I can make it. It looks more natural and it’s the
perfect fit. Since 2007, I have been making my own wigs on a cap. Now it’s
2012, my hair has grown back into a TWA (teeny weeny afro) and I am embracing
it. I still have bald spots but I can get away with it by keeping my hair short
until the rest catches up. Also, I'm still making my wigs!!!!! I have been
researching ways to retain my hair naturally and keeping it healthy. Creating
this blog allows to share my hair journey and it only took me 10 years to get
the confidence to do it. This blog is to inspire all hair and the ones with no
hair. :)
I admire your courage to make such a personal testament of your hair journey. I am sure that for all women, with similar experiences, can find comfort in knowing that their is someone that is or has gone through the hair challenges of life. Hair is a big deal for women of all colors. You are an inspiration to me and other as they have similair hair journeys. Thanks for sharing :-)
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