There are a lot of things people say about hair loss.
And then there are the things we think quietly, the thoughts that live just beneath the surface. The ones we don’t always have language for. The ones we don’t post.
These are some of mine.
I Think Hair Loss Is More Emotional Than Physical
The hair is just the visible part.
What really hurts is the loss of familiarity. The sense that your reflection doesn’t quite line up with how you feel inside. The constant mental energy it takes to manage something no one prepared you for.
Hair loss asks for emotional labor, every single day.
I Think Wigs Aren’t “Giving Up”
Quietly, I think wigs are one of the most practical, self-respecting decisions a woman with hair loss can make.
They aren’t hiding.
They aren’t cheating.
They’re not about vanity.
They’re about capacity.
Wigs give you your time back.
Your focus back.
Your ability to be present back.
And that matters.
I Think Confidence Looks Different Now
Confidence after hair loss isn’t loud.
It’s subtle.
It’s grounded.
It’s walking into a room without scanning for mirrors.
It’s knowing you can handle whatever comes, because you already have.
I Think We Deserve Better Conversations
We don’t need more “before and afters.”
We don’t need to pretend it’s easy.
We need space for:
- Grief and gratitude at the same time
- Beauty and practicality coexisting
- Style without apology
Hair loss isn’t a failure of femininity. It’s a human experience.
I Think This Is Just the Beginning
Quietly, I think this community is ready for more.
More nuance.
More depth.
More honesty.
More elegance.
Less fixing.
More living.
And that’s where I’m headed next.
These are the thoughts I’ve carried quietly for a long time.
If you’ve felt them too, you’re not alone.
And you’re exactly where you need to be.
Cheering you on always,
Jess xx
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