It’s time to start living again. You are not the only one who has this disease, And if you are reading this blog post then chances are that it is something that you have been dealing with for a while now too. You may have come across other people who don’t know what Alopecia Areata is, or they might even be insensitive about the subject matter when talking to you about your hair loss condition. It’s a difficult thing living with alopecia, But there are ways in which you can cope with your new life.
Fascinations Hair and Wigs brand ambassador, Kelly Pearce, speaks to Sara-Jayne King, Late Nights Show on CapeTalk about Living with Alopecia.
Kelly Shows her complete hair loss caused by Alopecia
What is alopecia areata
Alopecia Areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicle, Which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not permanent. Experts do not know why the immune system attacks the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20, but children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are affected equally.
what causes alopecia areata
It can be caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own hair follicles in response to an infection, injury, or another type of stress. Alopecia Areata is not contagious and doesn’t affect one’s health in any way. The most important thing for people with alopecia areata is to continue their daily life as normal and seek support from loved ones and friends who will help them through this difficult time.
listen to kelly pearce as she shares her hair loss journey
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We know that Kelly would love you to follow her journey about living with alopecia. Listen to her story below as we know this is something you can also relate by living with alopecia.
Kelly says the following about living with alopecia
A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected. Be the kind of #leader that you would want to follow, and take charge.
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You’re not alone when it comes to hair loss. That’s why our team is here for you, with private fittings and customized consultations. We offer custom services at the comfort of your own home or office!
You know any hair loss can be traumatic which is why we offer a personalized consultation from one-on-one meetings with wig specialists in our luxury salon or on Skype call if that suits your needs better! There are many ways to get started today – click for more information about scheduling a wig fitting at Fascinations Hair.
We are constantly updating our blogs to give you the very best advice about living with Alopecia. Please see our latest articles below we think you will enjoy reading them.
Fascinations Hair recently donated to The Look Good Feel Better Foundation which caters to women battling hair loss caused by cancer with a specific focus on the emotional and social well-being of the patient.
What the look good feel good foundation said
“We sincerely appreciate the support received from Fascinations Hair with the donation of a variety of wigs to the value of R 132 760.71, thus enabling us to reach well over the 38 000 South African women with cancer” – Look Good Feel Better Foundation
From Look good feel good
About this amazing non-profit organisation in south africa
Self-confidence and self-esteem can be at an all-time low, especially after suffering hair loss, pale or sallow complexion, uneven skin tone, etc. Specially trained volunteer beauty professionals guide patients through the 12 step skincare and make-up regime with each woman using her gift of products which she takes home to practice to make the very best of her appearance.
These hands-on sessions provide patients with the opportunity to forget about their illness and enjoy a time of pampering, fun, and laughter. They meet and share with others going through similar experiences and, most importantly, look and feel fabulous when they leave the session. And when a woman takes control of looking good, something wonderful happens …. She feels better too!
how many cancer patients look good feel better have helped
Over 37 600 woman cancer patients have now attended an LGFB workshop at one of the 36 venues in 7 major cities in South Africa since the program began in 2004.
FASCINATIONS HAIR PROUDLY SUPPORTS Look good feel better
Look Good Feel Better is like a makeover for the spirit and that is a beautiful thing.
Virtual and private wig fittings available
Hair loss can be traumatic, so we offer private fittings with our wig specialists at our luxury hair salon. You have the option to either book an appointment and come speak to a consultant in person or receive this consultation virtually. Click on the link below for more information about how you can schedule a private fitting today!
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Have you always dreamed of having long hair but are too scared because of your age? That’s ridiculous! Who says is only for teens and 20-year-olds? You really can wear long hair at whatever age you are. And it can definitely can look fantastic at any age with the right style, condition, and attitude. All women over 40 should define their own hair and beauty sense. Long styles look fantastic even if they are simple. If you’re lucky enough to have this but are unsure about how to style it, you’re in the right place.
How Long Hair Can Look Fantastic at any Age
Not everyone can manage to grow their hair long. Some simply can’t surpass a “genetic length”, others struggle with brittleness, and sometimes, this can just be a burden where it might literally be too heavy.
Fascinations Hair, with its head office in BLOUBERGSTRAND, CAPE TOWN, offers various options from hair extensions, and toppers to wigs, for any occasion and style to turn your every day into the best hair day. STOCKIST OR SALON SEARCH
The bottom line for having amazing hair as you age is understanding what is best for your face and natural colouring. The first step to achieving this goal is to find a great hair consultant who will work with you and advise you on colour and condition. We understand that selecting the right hair extensions, toppers or Wigs, can be a little daunting with so many hairstyles and colours available.
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IT’S A FUN STEP TO FEELING LIKE A NEW YOU! 021 511 5868. The Jon Renau collection in South Africa boasts over 250 different styles and over 100 salon-inspired colours, giving women the freedom to choose. Fascinations Hair, run by Garron Reynolds in South Africa, distributes both Jon Renau and easihair pro ranges to customers, agents and salons nationwide.
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