All the time and attention we give to appearance means it can be pretty traumatising if an immune disorder or medical treatment causes us to lose our hair. There’s definitely a fear that if we look different, people might not see us for who we are. 

Studies have shown that we’re very quick to notice other people’s shoes, even before we see their face. This happens in a gazillionth of a second, which is of course the scientific way of putting it. The next thing we notice are eyes and hair.

We’re all self-conscience about one or more of our physical traits; some people feel they have an unsightly nose, while others worry obsessively over the length and thickness of their eyebrows. There are a number of ways in which we express ourselves outwardly, and since hair compliments our face shape, it’s natural that a great deal of attention goes into styling it. Most of us won’t be seen in public until our hair is positioned just right, from shoulder length curls to bangs where every hair is pulled ever so slightly to the right.

All the time and attention we give to appearance means it can be pretty traumatising if an immune disorder or medical treatment causes us to lose our hair. There’s definitely a fear that if we look different, people might not see us for who we are. If an instant confidence boost is what’s needed to get through the worst of it, an Amore wig offers you a stylish option, otherwise – here are a few reasons why going bald isn’t bad.

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All your best features featured

Although we use hair to highlight our favourite features, we also have a tendency to hide too many elements. The amount of hair loss caused by chemotherapy or alopecia depends on the immune system and can range from losing lumps of hair (alopecia areata), to losing all the hair on the body (universal alopecia – much rarer). In the case of the latter, there isn’t much choice but to embrace hair loss with a new style; a new you, as it were.

Ears are often hidden from view, even the most perfect oval specimens, and if you thought your hair brought out the best in your eyes, everyone will be drawn to their fantastic colour, now that there’s no hair to distract.

Bald looks spectacular with jewellery. A pair of large oval earrings, a multi-tiered necklace, everything just stands out so much better.

Less hassle

It might seem like a minor point, but never having to wash and condition your hair saves a lot of time. Every minute of sleep is surely cherished in those morning hours before the sun makes an appearance. If you want to cover you head, a turban or a headscarf still carry over the grace of those classic Hollywood stars. A wig only needs a wash every 5 to 7 days.

A new look everyday

Come to work bald one day, and with a fabulous head of human hair the next; no one else can enjoy these extremely different styles interchangeably. Nowadays there are a huge number of human hair wigs for alopecia, like the offering from Ellen Wille wigs that look so natural your stylist will be fooled. Choose from a range of looks you’ve always wanted to try, because bald you has all the freedom – look however you want, for a month, for a day, or just during that office party.

Being bald isn’t bad, in fact it’s great. It’s a chance to try new things and express the you you want people to see that day. Who knows, maybe tomorrow they’ll see a whole other side of you. But you can decide that in the morning, with time to spare.