A seminar was held recently for women who worry about how they can look after themselves during and after chemotherapy. One of the most frequently asked questions it seems by women undergoing chemotherapy is: Will I lose my hair? Since looking and feeling good is of paramount importance for everyone, in particular women, it was […]
Stephanie Germanotta has revealed that her hair is falling out because she dyes her hair too much. Of course we all know her as Lady Gaga, but the natural brunette has said that she misses her dark locks when she goes to “get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out”. Seen as […]
The number of children who are taking it upon themselves to raise money is growing. The latest heart warming story is that of 12 year old Caitlin Johnson who decided to do something for her younger sister. With her best friend Megan Duffy, Caitlin decided to raise money for research into the debilitating autoimmune disorder […]
A little while ago, well known Television presenter Gail Porter announced that she had lost much of her hair again from alopecia. At the time she strangely sported a Mohican style haircut resulting from hair loss. She tweeted: “I’m thinking that shaving is the best option. Can’t bear the thought of another morning with a […]
An American entrepreneur Carrie Bell lost her hair after being diagnosed with Grave’s Disease. As a result she decided to cover her head, but found that what was available was at best rather poor, at worst non-existent. Carrie, a Golf lover decided to see whether she could offer other women suffering from hair loss the […]
Donating hair to good causes seems to be a growing passion for many US citizens. Recently three sisters – Maritza, Araceli and Idalia Hernandez – decided to lop off their locks and donate their hair to the Locks of Love charity. All three girls gave away 10 inches of hair. Locks of Love is a […]
A 12-year old girl has chosen to get rid of most of her hair to support a cancer charity. Paisley Carr who lives in Worcester has a full head of hair that stretches down her back – Rapunzel style. However she wants to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust who provides wigs to […]
A Scottish nurse who spent most of her time advising women to examine themselves for lumps had her own scare recently. Luckily however, the nurse did the right thing and had treatment. One year on she is all clear, but she did say it was one of the hardest things she had to face in […]
A Canadian woman lost her job simply because she shaved her hair as an act of support for her uncle, who is suffering from Cancer. Despite wearing head scarves, the lady’s employer said it wasn’t enough. For its part, the company owner said that her shaven head (even covered) was not conducive to image the […]
Losing hair at any time of life can and often is devastating. But two people decided to lose theirs to demonstrate friendship and solidarity with their friend at an awful time in her life. Adele Marshall was diagnosed with Lymphoma, who during treatment would lose her hair. Without turning a hair, Adele’s friends – Rachel […]