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The Hardest Part of Hair Loss

susan — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:03:43 +0000

As an Alopecian, the hardest part of hair loss for me is that I am assumed to be sick, or more specifically, to have cancer. Not only don’t I have cancer, but beyond my immune system’s assault on my hair follicles, I am absolutely healthy. Bummer? Yes, but life goes on and I choose to move on with it. (more…)

Why I Support Facebook’s Censoring of The Scar Project Photos

susan — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:16:19 +0000

I might be in the minority, but I am okay with Facebook’s decision to censor The Scar Project’s photos of topless women exposing the scars they’ve accumulated in their battles with breast cancer. Here’s why: (more…)

The Exercise beaubeau - the perfect solution for your workout days.

susan — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:09:33 +0000

What better time to start your exercise program than right now when our entire selection of exercise beaubeaus are on sale? Never let your hair loss hold you back from working out. Here are some helpful tips to making working out as easy as A,B C.

A. Go to www.4women.com/exercise and browse through our extensive collection of fashionable AND comfortable scarves for hair loss. Picking just one might be harder than doing 10 pushups!

B. Put on some comfortable workout clothes that match your exercise beaubeau.

C. Lace up your sneakers and you are ready to go!

Whether you’re a first timer or a gym pro, exercise can boost your energy and give your spirits a lift. Recent studies show that being more active may also help with some of the side effects you might be experiencing during and after your treatment, such as fatigue or depression.

Check out our newest collection of workout scarves in our “Beauty Beat” line. This stretchy beaubeau is not only comfortable but very trendy sporting a whimsical peacock feather design, accented with just a hint of sparkle. Beauty Beat is currently available in graphite, teal and orchid. Glam this up at the gym or just wear it to please yourself. Get moving in comfort and style!

Mariana,

BeauStylist

4Women.com

Blinded by Hair Loss Help Sites

susan — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:29:39 +0000

If I told you there was an online “hair loss support” site dedicated to supporting those of us (men, women, and children) with hair loss, maybe you’d think, “That’s great!”

If I told you that among the topics covered there was “What Your Hairstyle Says About You,” and that under that topic, we are told exactly which hairstyles we need to don in order to communicate that we are either business-minded/dependable, creative/edgy, trendy/savvy, easygoing, what would you think? (more…)

10 Year Old Khalai - May Beaudiva of the Month

susan — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:06:54 +0000

My name is Khalai. I am 10 years old and I live in Arizona. My favorite food is tomatoes and I hope to be a Veterinarian when I grow up. I have 2 brothers and 1 brand new sister! I have had Alopecia since I was 4 years old. My older brother has Alopecia too. I have always looked up to him and we have gone through our hair loss together, so I have never felt completely alone. School has not always been easy for me; at times kids are mean and have made fun of me. This makes me sad. There are nice kids though, they make me feel like I am no different than them, I like this and always wish there were more kids like that! Even though I am very comfortable with my bald head, I was so excited and thankful to find the beaubeau. They make me feel girly and confident! Out of all my beaubeaus (I have 23!!!), the “all white girl” is my favorite at the moment. It’s like my collection. I love matching my beaubeaus with my outfits. When I get to select a new one online that I don’t have, waiting for it to come in the mail is so exciting! I wish all girls with my condition knew about beaubeaus.

Khalai Golden

10 years old, 4th grade

Chandler, AZ

Hair Loss Gives Back

susan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:05:28 +0000

Appreciation comes in many forms - a note, kind word, or occasionally public acknowledgment. Recently, I was lucky enough to be acknowledged at Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Appreciation Tea” for something I routinely do- without much thought - help women cope with the emotional upheaval of medical hair loss. Having lost my own hair, I am fully aware of the emotional storm medical hair loss can cause in someone’s life. Confidence can disappear as quickly as the fallin follicles! (more…)

True Beauty Shines Through Because of - Not in Spite of - Cancer

susan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:42:38 +0000

There is a widely known saying about how the toughest steel has gone through the hottest fires. Women who have received a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis, or who have been going through cancer treatments, know just how true this statement is. Taking on an opponent like cancer brings out the strength in anyone who has fought - or is currently fighting - this battle. Even in those moments when a woman fighting cancer feels weak, loses hope, or believes she cannot keep up the fight for one more day, below that surface of momentary weakness is a battle-born heroine who embodies that steely strength that can only be forged by this type of fire. (more…)

Tangerine Tango - color of the year 2012

susan — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:45:50 +0000

If you’ve been out shopping lately, you surely have noticed a lot of orange and tangerine colors. It’s hard to miss - it’s everywhere - shoes, bags, scarves, clothes, jewelry and even makeup. Personally, I’ve never warmed up to most shades of orange but I have to admit, I’m getting the tangerine fever. I decided to do a little research on this new color phenomenon and here is what I found. The first surprise is that shades of tangerine compliment most skin tones. Since I’m viewing tangerine in a different light now due to it’s popularity, I find the color to be interestingly sophisticated and at the same time dramatic and even a bit seductive. I’m no longer intimidated by this energetic color and am willing to experiment with different shades in my wardrobe. I decided to start out slow and simple with slightly muted shades. I am trying to work my way up to fully rocking this color. One of the things I love about this color is that it may only take an accent piece to really brighten up your outfit and be color trendy. After rummaging through my closet, I discovered that I already own a few tangerine accessories that are great layering pieces. I also have several ‘vintage’ beaubeau’s that have various shades of tangerine in them. I’m ready to rock!

We have seen other colors come and go (2010 - turquoise, 2011 - honeysuckle) but I have a feeling that tangerine is going to stick around a bit longer as it has crept into linens, bridesmaids dresses, invitations and home decor. I think we’ll still be talking tangerine fashion come this fall!

Susan Beausang, President

www. 4women.com

What Happened to that beaubeau® Style I LOVED?

susan — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:14:56 +0000

I’m often contacted by customers who want to re-purchase their favorite beaubeau fabric style or a style that they saw and loved but didn’t purchase on the spot, only to find it’s no longer available. (more…)

This Is Me

susan — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:09:21 +0000

For so many women and girls, and yes, men and boys too, hair loss has the potential to alienate us. We feel lost, socially excluded, and worse. This video and its message gets right to the heart of the deep self-deprecation that typically accompanies hair loss and reminds us all that we are so much more than our appearances.

Susan Beausang, 4women.com