I come from a family with three generations of breast cancer
survivors (BRCA2). I also suffer from Alopecia Areata. My disease came on
suddenly and unexpectedly. Literally, one day, my hair began to fall
out in large clumps. In just three months I was completely bald. I was
diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis, the most extreme case of Alopecia.
Being faced with this sudden and unexpected appearance change was a
difficult emotional adjustment. We live in an appearance driven culture
where baldness produces stares and hurtful comments. Baldness is a
physical mark of illness. People react differently to you.

After my initial period of adjustment, I began to explore the
options for women who experience medical hair loss. My first reaction
was to try and duplicate my hair by wearing a wig. While wigs may be a
suitable solution for some women, I found them to be uncomfortable and
hot. I wanted to wear something that was fashionable and comfortable. I
was disappointed by the selection of scarves available for women with
medical hair loss. I designed the BeauBeau™ as a fashionable and
comfortable alternative to wearing a wig. This scarf unites the world of fashion with options for medical hair loss.

I have lost my hair but not my sense of style. Alopecia handed me an
opportunity to help other women cope with their loss of hair in a
dignified and stylish manner.

Please visit my web site www.4women.com and my blog at same address to learn more about me and my mision.