Women explain life after hair loss in uplifting photo series
We live in a world where hair defines us.
For some, it’s a security blanket. We spend days or months struggling over the decision to cut it short, to try highlights. A lot of people, especially women, cannot fathom the idea of life without hair.
So what if your hair started falling out? What would you do next?
Vogue.com spoke with nine intelligent, stylish women who have lost their hair due to health diagnoses. It led them to reevaluate how they see themselves, what they did when part of their world got turned upside down. In the end, they realized the importance of a positive self-image and, in turn, began experimenting with all different types of looks, from wigs to hats and scarves.
The following photos show us more than just a new approach to hair loss; they show us life exists (even flourishes) after a challenging transition.
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Mia Sidaros, 17, was obsessed with her own personal style, which included switching up her hair. Losing her hair to a rare bone cancer taught the teen that beauty was about “standing out.” Soon after returning home from the Vogue shoot, Mia passed away.
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Phoebe De Croisset, 31, realized hair does not equal femininity; femininity is “being comfortable in your skin.”
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Rachel Fleit, 34, hid her condition and baldness for most of her early life. She now feels free going bald, saying, “I don’t look like everyone else.”
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For more on these and other women going through similar situations, see the original article on Vogue.com.
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