9 Influential Women Talk to Vogue.com About How They Found Empowement in Hair Loss

Bad hair days. Good hair days. We all have them. But not everyone has a no hair day. Last week Vogue.com released the article Crowning Glory which profiles 9 influential women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment and alopecia (an autoimmune disease) and the stylish ways in which they wear their balding heads. From intricate printed scarves, wigs, and floppy hats. These women prove that having no hair can be just as beautiful as having hair.

The short article goes on to explain how each individual dealt with their hair loss and how it actually empowered them. Pheobe De Croisset says in the interview, "Hair was one of the things that made me feminine." "Femininity means something different to me now. It's about being comfortable in your own skin."

Phoebe De Croisset
Image: Cass Bird for Vogue.com

Elly Mayday, a good friend of ours here at Pin-up Perfection Photography has a feature in this article and we couldn't be more excited for her. Elly was very open and went public with her cancer and therefore her hair loss last year. She was brave, bold, and showed her friends and fans that there is beauty to be found in your vulnerability. When Elly told us she was going to be in a Vogue.com article about her hair loss I remember getting chills all over my body. You my dear are an inspiration to so many people. We love you! And this picture of you is so incredible!

Elly Mayday
Image: Cass Bird for Vogue.com

Women so often define themselves with as who they are with hair. It is often how women feel their beautiful. Even how they see beauty. But what happens when you are left with none? It doesn't change the fact that you are beautiful. Women that rock their bald heads are brave, courageous, and powerful. There is beauty in vulnerability. And on the plus side you could actually wear a new colour of hair every day.

xo,

Helly Hepburn