As part of #AlopeciaAwarenessMonth I thought I would give some of my thoughts on wigs. For me wearing wigs gives me back the control that Alopecia took away from me. I love being able to have the choice and that in itself gives me confidence as I am in control again. In general I try to focus my thoughts on the areas of my life I can control, rather than things outside of my control. I love hair and make up and love to get glammed up – I see it as a way to express myself rather than as a way to fit in with other people. For anybody with #alopecia I would say wear or don’t wear whatever you feel comfortable with and don’t be pressured either way by anyone. #AlopeciaAwarenessMonth 📷 @chelseashoesmithphotos

A photo posted by Joanna Rowsell Shand (@joannarowsellshand) on Sep 7, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

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It’s amazing what the support of friends can do for a woman with alopecia. It all comes together in the final installment of Adrienne’s story! http://bitly.com/WigforAdrienne

Fortune Wigs, BGDL Sponsor and Business Friend, provided an exclusive interview for our new Alopecia Areata Support Network Blog. Sign up for blog updates.

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Our very big hugs and thanks to Gail Robson, owner of Boca Raton Hair Center (locations in Boca Raton and Lake Park, FL) who is generously donating a wig or hair replacement unit valued up to $500 at our “Living Well with Alopecia” lunch and program at Serenity Garden Tea and Restaurant on November 3, 2013, 11 am.

All registered attendees are entered to win.

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We take great pleasure today in announcing the generosity and support of Fortune Wigs as our newest Supporting Sponsor.

Fortune Wigs is designating a charitable donation to our Bald Girls Do Lunch nonprofit with each purchase. There’s no limit to the number of your friends who can use our direct link to Fortune Wigs  You can also  let us know by email if you visit their site.

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Announcing: Celebrity makeup pro Barbara Kelly (daughter of renown wig maker and makeup line owner, Bob Kelly) joins artist Marianne Horvath to help our women at April’s “Spring in the City” .  Thanks Barb and Marianne!

And…When your friends and family make donations to BGDL in your honor between now and April 14, they can designate it for our Spring in the City night in Manhattan. Every ticket in your honor is another luxury wig ticket for you!

 wilshirewigs.com for accessories:wig tape, styro-heads, wig blocks, table clamps…all those little things that make a big difference.

Their wig tape selection alone has over 30 separate items. Most every wig tape I’ve used is also perfect for keeping clothing straps and necklines in place, not to mention the emergency hem repair. So keep a few in your wallet. Just like all those folks walking the Red Carpet….you, too, can look absolutely put together when your moving parts are taped in place with yards of wig tape. It’s true…and it works.

Eyelashes ($2.75); Duo Surgical Adhesive ( 1.2 oz ) ($11.50); Styrofoam heads ($4); large packs of double stick wig tape ($3.75); storage box plus styro-head($12). Have a very tiny head? Buy their canvas wig block in a child size. Have a long-haired wig? Wilshire has the long-necked heads.

They also have a custom workroom with ventilators who will resize your wig or add more hair even if you did not purchase from them.