Alopecia Areata: The shame and embarrassment of this disease devastates the lives of too many women and girls when treatments do not work. Since 2007 Bald Girls Do Lunch has connected with over 3,000 to restore self-confidence and conquer isolation. With requests for meet-ups in every state and beyond the USA, Bald Girls is answering the plea for women to find others for community and support. From intimate groups to style workshops to restoring her looks, BGDL puts women on the track to normalcy and living well with this disease. Learn more...
March 2nd, 2019 by Chassin
Shannon’s Story from Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc on Vimeo.
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how do I cope with alopecia areata knowing there’s no alopecia cure? One way to feel supported is right here: watching and reading personal stories — people like yourself living with alopecia.
Watch Shannon’s heartfelt story: how she talks to herself and to others.
We thank Concert Pharmaceuticals for including our Bald Girls ambassador, Shannon, in their patient web portal for alopecia areata at ConcertPharma.com/patients/
Posted in 2019, AA Support Network Blog, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, Awareness, Friends of BGDL, How to: talk about alopecia, research, Talking about alopecia, video, Videos
October 22nd, 2018 by Chassin
You’ve heard first hand how disruptive an alopecia areata diagnosis can be. The shock, anxiety and shame can send women into hiding from social activities, even some types of work. Like Shirley…
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, Awareness, beauty, diagnosis, Friends of BGDL, How to: talk about alopecia, inspiration, support, supporters, Talking about alopecia, What Women Say
October 13th, 2018 by Chassin
Purchase one Alopecia Sleep Hat in the month of October for yourself or someone you love with alopecia or going through chemo. We will include your words of encouragement when we gift a sleep hat in our Alopecia Care Kit.
Posted in 2018, accessories, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, fashion, Friends of BGDL, Hats, headwear, support, supporters
June 21st, 2018 by Chassin
Video: “It’s Only Hair”
From the Department of Anthropology at Goldsmith’s College in London – Life experiences with alopecia areata.
It's Only Hair from Department of Anthropology on Vimeo.
It’s brows too! Visit HERE
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, video, Videos
April 30th, 2018 by Chassin
Got alopecia? Join Bald Girls Do Lunch CEO, Thea Chassin, for friendship, camaraderie and her Live Well with Alopecia™ tips.
- • Meet locals like yourself who understand the challenges of alopecia.
- • Get answers to questions about living with alopecia and treatment regimens.
- • Need eyebrow help? We’ve got you covered with our BGBrows demo.
- • Be comfy. Be yourself. We love all options: wear your wigs, hair, hats or bald look.
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, brows, event, How to: talk about alopecia, Make-up, Seattle, support, Treatments, wigs, workshops
March 18th, 2018 by Chassin
We’ve got a seat for you! Friendship, research news, beauty and more with Thea Chassin: Live Well with Alopecia™ tips for Spring 2018.
- • Who understands alopecia? Women like you!
- • Learn fashion tips and tricks for your wigs, hairstyles and head wraps
- • We’ve got you covered: best brow shapes, faking a lash line and makeup demo
- • Be comfy. Be yourself. We love all options: wear your wigs, hair, hats or bald look
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, brows, How to: talk about alopecia, Talking about alopecia, wigs, workshops
March 17th, 2018 by Chassin
Got alopecia? Join Bald Girls Do Lunch CEO, Thea Chassin, for friendship, camaraderie and her Live Well with Alopecia™ Spring 2018 tips.
- • Meet locals like yourself who understand the challenges of alopecia.
- • Get answers to questions about living with alopecia and treatment regimens.
- • Need eyebrow help? We’ve got you covered with our BGBrows demo.
- • Be comfy. Be yourself. We love all options: wear your wigs, hair, hats or bald look.
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, brows, event, How to: talk about alopecia, Make-up, support, Treatments, wigs, workshops
December 13th, 2015 by Chassin
Super cute video from the Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation. With puppets and children, any child you know will understand your alopecia much better from this video: Watch HERE Ages 4-12.
Posted in 2015, How to: talk about alopecia, Talking about alopecia, video
