Female alopecia group established
- By Susan Whitford
- Published 27th August, 2008
- Hair News
- Unrated
Susan Whitford
Susan Whitford has twelve years experience as a health and beauty journalist in the United Kingdom. Susan has worked as a staff writer and features editor on a number of consumer magazines.
Women with alopecia now have a social club they can join, albeit far away in America. Bald Girls Do Lunch is a not-for-profit organization operating in 28 cities across 14 states.
Founder and president Thea Chassin said: "Secrecy severely limits a woman's lifestyle options. The key to living happily is talking openly and feeling in control. Family and friends mean well, but it's a relief to talk to someone like myself who understands the challenges."
Additionally, meeting in public helps counter the belief that every bald woman has cancer, Chassin claims. Unable to grow or sustain hair on their scalps - and sometimes even brows and eyelashes - people with alopecia areata are actually in good health.
According to Chassin, strong bonds and self-esteem are possible in a context where everyone shares a hair loss condition. The discussions are likely to cover situations as wide ranging as dating, business meetings, alternatives to wigs and physical activities.
The overall goal of the organisation is to promote individual choice and comfort. Women can choose whether they want to attend an event in a wig, a hat or without any head covering.
Founder and president Thea Chassin said: "Secrecy severely limits a woman's lifestyle options. The key to living happily is talking openly and feeling in control. Family and friends mean well, but it's a relief to talk to someone like myself who understands the challenges."
Additionally, meeting in public helps counter the belief that every bald woman has cancer, Chassin claims. Unable to grow or sustain hair on their scalps - and sometimes even brows and eyelashes - people with alopecia areata are actually in good health.
According to Chassin, strong bonds and self-esteem are possible in a context where everyone shares a hair loss condition. The discussions are likely to cover situations as wide ranging as dating, business meetings, alternatives to wigs and physical activities.
The overall goal of the organisation is to promote individual choice and comfort. Women can choose whether they want to attend an event in a wig, a hat or without any head covering.