Being Bald ( Archived) (18)

Mar 9, 2010 10:42 AM CST Being Bald
Charli15695
Charli15695Charli15695Dallas, Texas USA22 Threads 1,223 Posts
Why can't society handle or accept women who are bald? Since my hair fell out during chemo treatments - I have a new found appreciation for being bald - you men kept this secret away from us! It's great not having to spend loads of money on hair products or time fixing our do! Never have a bad hair day! rolling on the floor laughing Oh and the money I've saved ($50-$70 a month) on haircolor, hair cuts! - I've been setting that money aside for vacation -- WOW! Now if only society would accept bald women as easily as they do bald men! yay But I guess it's just another in a long line of physical shortcomings that society rejects in women....sad flower
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Mar 9, 2010 10:59 AM CST Being Bald
TurkishDelight
TurkishDelightTurkishDelightDublin, Antrim Ireland139 Threads 3,998 Posts
Charli15695: I agree totally -- however, it does seem that hair(or lack thereof) is one of the features that people will reject others for. After all, there are tons of tv ads for hair products for the follically challenged...


Ah Gads!! It crazy...all the "Im Worth it" adslaugh on a serious note though...I dont know what I would do if I lost my hair...seems supervicial given that you have survived cancer and lived to tell the tale. I like the feeling of it on my naked back...weird ....yeplaugh

If a person wanted to reject you...they were not the person for you in the first place dunno
I know when I am feelig blue about how I look at the moment...on lots os steroidsmumbling I made a mistake of saying that I look like a little fat dwarf..."Him Indoors" replied "Yep, but your my wee fat dwarf"

I was wow then mumbling expecting him to contradict melaugh Now its an endearnmentlaugh
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Mar 9, 2010 11:03 AM CST Being Bald
sindhiboy1
sindhiboy1sindhiboy1Sindh, Pakistan49 Threads 15 Polls 880 Posts
Charli15695: Why can't society handle or accept women who are bald? Since my hair fell out during chemo treatments - I have a new found appreciation for being bald - you men kept this secret away from us! It's great not having to spend loads of money on hair products or time fixing our do! Never have a bad hair day! Oh and the money I've saved ($50-$70 a month) on haircolor, hair cuts! - I've been setting that money aside for vacation -- WOW! Now if only society would accept bald women as easily as they do bald men! But I guess it's just another in a long line of physical shortcomings that society rejects in women....
Natural hairs increase the beauty of women
wine hug
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Mar 9, 2010 4:37 PM CST Being Bald
TurkishDelight
TurkishDelightTurkishDelightDublin, Antrim Ireland139 Threads 3,998 Posts
sindhiboy1: Natural hairs increase the beauty of women


Nice...real nice mumbling
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Mar 9, 2010 4:41 PM CST Being Bald
markizamkd25
markizamkd25markizamkd25Skive, Central Jutland Denmark235 Threads 5 Polls 4,706 Posts
My mum after chemo had nice curly hair so no worries you will have too..lips
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Mar 9, 2010 4:45 PM CST Being Bald
Charli15695
Charli15695Charli15695Dallas, Texas USA22 Threads 1,223 Posts
markizamkd25: My mum after chemo had nice curly hair so no worries you will have too..


Thanks! I'm not worried about it coming back - I'm just amazed at how people react to the follically challenged - male or female - ok, mostly female...I just think it's sad that we put so much emphasis on such trivial physical traits as hair. But we're just humans.
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Mar 9, 2010 4:45 PM CST Being Bald
JAN_is
JAN_isJAN_isMurcia city centre, Murcia Spain109 Threads 3,849 Posts
Charli15695: Why can't society handle or accept women who are bald? Since my hair fell out during chemo treatments - I have a new found appreciation for being bald - you men kept this secret away from us! It's great not having to spend loads of money on hair products or time fixing our do! Never have a bad hair day! Oh and the money I've saved ($50-$70 a month) on haircolor, hair cuts! - I've been setting that money aside for vacation -- WOW! Now if only society would accept bald women as easily as they do bald men! But I guess it's just another in a long line of physical shortcomings that society rejects in women....


I don´t know, but there are a few great female, bald role models.

Have to say that you look awesome in the beret you´re wearing in your profile though. hug
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Mar 9, 2010 4:47 PM CST Being Bald
markizamkd25
markizamkd25markizamkd25Skive, Central Jutland Denmark235 Threads 5 Polls 4,706 Posts
I used to shave my hair when i was 17 and had lots of guys around me wink
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Mar 9, 2010 4:48 PM CST Being Bald
Charli15695
Charli15695Charli15695Dallas, Texas USA22 Threads 1,223 Posts
JAN_is: I don´t know, but there are a few great female, bald role models.

Have to say that you look awesome in the beret you´re wearing in your profile though.


Thanks! I chose not to wear a wig - kinda like a guy wearing a toupe ... yuk for me. I invested in some great hats that I can wear foreveryay
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Mar 9, 2010 4:50 PM CST Being Bald
JAN_is
JAN_isJAN_isMurcia city centre, Murcia Spain109 Threads 3,849 Posts
Charli15695: Thanks! I chose not to wear a wig - kinda like a guy wearing a toupe ... yuk for me. I invested in some great hats that I can wear forever


Well stick with the beret, it´s a great look. I love them.
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Mar 10, 2010 8:53 AM CST Being Bald
cemercat
cemercatcemercatHo Chi Minh, Southeast Vietnam Vietnam22 Threads 104 Posts
I used to be a hair stylist years ago and I had two customer who were going through chemo and they asked me to shave it all off.. OMG!!! I almost creamed in my jeans!!!! laugh
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Mar 10, 2010 8:57 AM CST Being Bald
TurkishDelight
TurkishDelightTurkishDelightDublin, Antrim Ireland139 Threads 3,998 Posts


Blooming gorgeous
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Mar 10, 2010 9:00 AM CST Being Bald
USThumper
USThumperUSThumperMexico, New York USA4 Threads 3,957 Posts
Charli15695: Thanks! I chose not to wear a wig - kinda like a guy wearing a toupe ... yuk for me. I invested in some great hats that I can wear forever
My sister finished her chemo around the same time you did. She wore a bandanna on her head, and looked as good as ever.hug hug bouquet
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Mar 10, 2010 3:05 PM CST Being Bald
JAN_is: I don´t know, but there are a few great female, bald role models.

Have to say that you look awesome in the beret you´re wearing in your profile though.


Charli15695: Thanks! I chose not to wear a wig - kinda like a guy wearing a toupe ... yuk for me. I invested in some great hats that I can wear forever




hug hug hug Good for you!!! I hope all is well now. I think we all have things to deal with that, if others canna aunderstand then it is their loss, JMHO.
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Mar 10, 2010 5:02 PM CST Being Bald
Charli15695
Charli15695Charli15695Dallas, Texas USA22 Threads 1,223 Posts
USThumper: My sister finished her chemo around the same time you did. She wore a bandanna on her head, and looked as good as ever.


Thanks hun -- I'll be at the get together if my dr releases me to fly again --- I've had a couple radiation side effects that have been giving me a problem -- hope, just hope it'll all be cleared up before the meetup!

I'm wearing all kinds of hats and berets and bandanas too! Wigs were yuk to me -- so didn't even bother to get one.
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Mar 24, 2010 10:27 AM CST Being Bald
BillNichols
BillNicholsBillNicholsGlen Rose, Texas USA15 Posts
In response to: Why can't society handle or accept women who are bald? Since my hair fell out during chemo treatments - I have a new found appreciation for being bald - you men kept this secret away from us! It's great not having to spend loads of money on hair products or time fixing our do! Never have a bad hair day! Oh and the money I've saved ($50-$70 a month) on haircolor, hair cuts! - I've been setting that money aside for vacation -- WOW! Now if only society would accept bald women as easily as they do bald men! But I guess it's just another in a long line of physical shortcomings that society rejects in women....


I've always found women who have shaved their heads to be incredibly hot. I understand that your circumstance is different, your baldness isn't elective. Still, it's a look to which I am greatly attracted and it has nothing to do with my own lack of hair; it's simply hot!!
Unfortunately (from my perspective) your hair will re-grow. It's a shame, really. Enjoy your baldness while it lasts.
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Mar 24, 2010 2:40 PM CST Being Bald
nottoo2525
nottoo2525nottoo2525Edmonton, Alberta Canada13 Threads 1 Polls 958 Posts
Hi there.
Know exactly what you mean. My daughter lost all her hair a couple years ago when she was 16. Fortunately she was not sick (hope you are feeling better by the way hug ) Unfortunately for her, the baldness is likely permanent. dunno We're all used to it now and she does not like wearing wigs either. There is a picture of her on my profile.
I think a lot of it comes down to the confidence you carry yourself with. Little kids especially stare at her so much they will almost flip backwards out of their little seats so their eyes can follow her. rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing Funny even at that very young age, they recognize it as something different.
When she gives them a big smile and a wink though, it takes them a lot less time to get over the fact that there's something different about her than it does with the adults.
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Mar 25, 2010 2:27 AM CST Being Bald
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
Charli15695: Why can't society handle or accept women who are bald? Since my hair fell out during chemo treatments - I have a new found appreciation for being bald - you men kept this secret away from us! It's great not having to spend loads of money on hair products or time fixing our do! Never have a bad hair day! Oh and the money I've saved ($50-$70 a month) on haircolor, hair cuts! - I've been setting that money aside for vacation -- WOW! Now if only society would accept bald women as easily as they do bald men! But I guess it's just another in a long line of physical shortcomings that society rejects in women....



Oh, I hope you're comfortable enough to enjoy a good head rub.

Hair insulates alot of really nice little nerve endings.

It would be a shame to miss such an stimulating opportunity.





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