Scarves - not just for your Polish Granny!

Recently I was asked to be a guest blogger on a cool web site -Many Hatty Returns
- a web site devoted to the “love of hats”.  I wrote a blog about
scarves and their timeless place in the fashion world. Those of us
without hair want to be included in the world of fashion.   We want 
head wear to be an accessory to our wardrobe, not a necessity! Here is
a copy of the blog!

Think they’re just for grandmothers in the Polish countryside? Think
again. Head scarves are not only one of fashion’s most versatile
accessories, they have timeless appeal.

The headscarf is an intimate, personal accessory with which you can
create your own unique fashion statement.  Whether you want a polished
and elegant look, a casual bohemian flair, or a stay-in-place exercise
accessory, 4Women.com has a head
scarf for you.  Called “BeauBeaus,”   they were designed by Susan
Beausang in a determined effort to be re-establish her sense of style
and dignity after losing all her hair due to Alopecia Universalis.
Having always been fashion-conscious, she wanted to be noticed for her
unique style, not her bald head.  Not only were wigs hot and
uncomfortable, she felt like she was hiding under them.  Rather than
hide her head and changing identity, Susan designed a scarf with which
she could make a fashion statement.  As a result, BeauBeaus are a
perfect accessory for any fashion-conscious woman looking to create a
style that is truly her own.

Many women shy away from head scarves, thinking they’re difficult to tie or not going to stay put.  The BeauBeau
is designed to address both of those issues.  They’re “pre-tied” with
an elastic band.  Once on your head, they look like they’ve been tied
and styled by a pro, when in fact they’re as easy to put on as a
baseball cap.  They’re also designed with long flowing tails, for a
feminine look, or gathered with the elastic scrunchie.  For
those who like to change their look often, these scarves come with
options.  Gather the fabric at the back of the neck or slightly at the
side, a la Parisiene.  The BeauBeau never slips, needs no
readjustments, and comes in a wide array of fabrics and patterns.  From
“Color Me Classy,” soft charmeuse printed in rich brown, lavender and
burgundy, to Black and Bloom, a smart classic black and white print. 
There is a fabric, style and color combination for everyone and every
occasion.  How about the Pampered Headwarmer, a luscious combination of cotton jersey and cashmere?  Going running?  Try the Aqua Power exercise scarf,
a stylish lycra-blend scarf with just the right amount of stretch when
working out.  You may want to simply complement your hair style with a Transitional scarf, a headband with the same great pre-tied design and available in the same beautiful fabrics.

It’s no wonder that celebrities and fashion icons continue to
promote head scarves as a timeless must-have accessory.  While head
scarves are NOT just for women with medical hair loss, it’s nice to
know that there are stylish and comfortable head wear options for those
of us who refuse to surrender our style and dignity along with our hair.

Medical hair loss in women is often poorly understood and
misdiagnosed.  Even when the true cause is known, there is little
acknowledgment of the deep emotional impacts on women.  Fortunately,
women with medical hair loss are reaching out to each other and
creating resource and support groups.  Some especially helpful
resources and advice can be found at:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation ,Alopecia World, Her Alopecia, Bald Girls do Lunch 

Susan M. Beausang, President
The BeauBeau: “Beautiful Scarves for Beautiful Heads”
www.4women.com