Thank you very much for this great TED Talk. You speak from my soul. I live with scarring alopecia for 20 + years now. And have been shaving off the rest of my hair for 16 years. Because it's so much more comfortable for me. I've never worn a wig and I wear hats as accessories from time to time. I don't want to hide. And yes, people stare at me. Or strangers sometimes ask me if I have cancer etc. That's annoying and rude. Because it shows that our society has not yet accepted that there are people who just look a bit different. In 2012, I went to a Sinead O'Connor concert in Cologne. And that was kind of bizarre and funny, because a lot of people probably thought, "what kind of fanatic fan is that, she even has the same hairstyle"😂 Thank you again and all the best.
This is brilliant, thank you, you have inspired me to build up courage to go wigless. Been wearing them for 30 years. Well done on your ted talk you were amazing, I've found you on Instagram to get more inspiration xx
Thank you so much for watching, Leigh! And yes to being on our own timeline for self-acceptance. But finding community and seeing others representing has been SUCH a help. Shout if you want to connect and chat on socials 😃
I said to you on instagram that you had inspired me and gave me courage to go bald at work (something I don't even think about now) and since then I have actually gone to my local supermarket bald - only once so far, but it's a step in the right direction. You continually inspire me with your insight. Thank you for a fantastic Tedtalk
@@RelightAlopecia Liberated and free 😊 I'm not really much of a wig wearer, I mostly wear hats but I love that I now keep forgetting to put one on when I go out. I never cover my head amongst family and close friends but now I am getting so much more comfortable showing off my beautiful bald head to the rest of the world! 😀
Your idea of 'lookism' is a a bit too broad a category to be meaningful methinks. However, you make a good case for normalising alopecia. Millions of people have it. It is not a disability.
Thank you very much for this great TED Talk.
You speak from my soul.
I live with scarring alopecia for 20 + years now.
And have been shaving off the rest of my hair for 16 years. Because it's so much more comfortable for me.
I've never worn a wig and I wear hats as accessories from time to time. I don't want to hide. And yes, people stare at me. Or strangers sometimes ask me if I have cancer etc.
That's annoying and rude. Because it shows that our society has not yet accepted that there are people who just look a bit different.
In 2012, I went to a Sinead O'Connor concert in Cologne. And that was kind of bizarre and funny, because a lot of people probably thought, "what kind of fanatic fan is that, she even has the same hairstyle"😂
Thank you again and all the best.
You’re so right I had ppl standing behind me at a crossing and I could hear them say oh she must have cancer 🙄
This is brilliant, thank you, you have inspired me to build up courage to go wigless. Been wearing them for 30 years. Well done on your ted talk you were amazing, I've found you on Instagram to get more inspiration xx
Inspirational 👏🏼 Thank you for this. Working up the courage to go wigless myself after 20 years. It's terrifying, thank you for normalizing it. ❤
Thank you so much for watching, Leigh! And yes to being on our own timeline for self-acceptance. But finding community and seeing others representing has been SUCH a help. Shout if you want to connect and chat on socials 😃
I said to you on instagram that you had inspired me and gave me courage to go bald at work (something I don't even think about now) and since then I have actually gone to my local supermarket bald - only once so far, but it's a step in the right direction.
You continually inspire me with your insight. Thank you for a fantastic Tedtalk
This is so flipping wonderful to read. How do you feel?! 😊
@@RelightAlopecia Liberated and free 😊 I'm not really much of a wig wearer, I mostly wear hats but I love that I now keep forgetting to put one on when I go out. I never cover my head amongst family and close friends but now I am getting so much more comfortable showing off my beautiful bald head to the rest of the world! 😀
This is really great, you are amazing! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Laura am so greatful you stood up for all of us in the visible difference community. Thank you for sharing this amazing talk. ✨️🤟🎊👑❤️🔥
Your insight is something that needs to be heard in a much larger audience.
Thank you so much!
Love everything about this Laura! The ‘body is an instrument not an ornament’ such a powerful message! Thank you so much for sharing your truth! 💕🤗🙏
Thank you so much, Maria! Glad that message struck a chord with you too. x
It certainly did! Xx ❤
Laura you are inspirational and AMAZING! Wish there were more people like you around on our TV's and in the media in general. 💞
Thank you so much for watching and sharing such lovely feedback, Rebecca!
I love this; thank you for sharing your story! You are inspiring, brave, beautiful, and right!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!
I can not wait to listen to this ❤️
Great speech!
I am very comfortable with bald heads I have one myself
Testify! And finally- recognition that a buzz cut is NOT the same as being bald.
❤ love love love this
Thank you so so much for watching!
Loved it
This makes me so happy to know! 🎉❤
I do see a bald woman here. I see a wonderful person.
From the thumbnail I thought she was Billy Corgan.
Your idea of 'lookism' is a a bit too broad a category to be meaningful methinks. However, you make a good case for normalising alopecia. Millions of people have it. It is not a disability.