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Imagine within just weeks losing every bit of hair... all over. It's unpredictable and it happens. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune skin disease that can have a devastating affect on self-image, especially women's. Bald Girls Do Lunch is the only nonprofit created specifically to help women cope, gain confidence and feel a sense of community. Learn more...

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Special Friends of Bald Girls Do Lunch

DER Enterprises
JosephParis.com
KarensWigs.com
Follea.com
Salonat10Newbury.com

Fuller-Hair.com

FalseEyeLashesStore.com
Iwig.com
4Women.com

Bald Girls Do Lunch thanks the business community and welcomes all donors to offer support through tax-deductible contributions. We do not endorse products and cannot be held liable for any  transaction you may have with a donor listed on our site.


OFFERS:

HeadBlade.com first time users enjoy a discount with “referral code BGDL”.

www.OurLoveYoga.com Use code OLYBGDL before May 15th  for 10% off and Our Love Yoga will also make a donation to BGDL with each purchase.

Use check-out code BGDL at falseeyelashesstore.com for 15% off already wonderful prices for everything from everyday, natural eyelashes to exotic, beaded, sequined or fantasy lashes and supplies.

Free custom fitting: Mention BGDL for all purchases from iwig.com by Erica Luxembourg online or by phone. For BGDL the customary $35 custom cap fitting fee will be waived. 877-593-9236

Purchase Bald Girls Do Lunch Merchandise
At our Logo Store
Telling your friends about AA? Not sure how to begin? Get that conversation started with a strategically placed BGDL logo item or wear our most popular design in the   “Bald? So What!” collection

Medical and Scientific

AlopeciaAreataInfo.com
User-friendly and informative knowledge base.

Keratin.com
Everything you need to know about the medical aspects of alopecia areata. Written in language you can understand - very extensive.

Questions and Anwers about Alopecia Areata from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health
Publication # 09-5143, www.niams.nih.gov

Alopecia Areata Registry
Does not perform research nor provide treatment. Does collect blood sample and surveys.  Dept of Dermatology at the MD Anderson Cancer Institute at the University of Texas is the lead center.

Autoimmune Diseases: Overview
Office on Women’s Health, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Cosmetic supplies

http://www.falseeyelashesstore.com/
False Eyelashes Store with big selection and helpful tips

http://www.headblade.com
The Headblade for super-smooth shaves. See Thea as featured Headblader of the month.

http://www.wilshirewigs.com
Pages and pages of wig tape at great prices.

Hair
http://www.iWig.com
Couture Wigs from Erica Luxembourg - online and New York City. Friends of BGDL receive a discount. Contact offers@baldgirlsdolunch.org

http://www.humanhairpieces.com
Bob Anzivino will custom create your wig caps (in salon service only).

http://www.fuller-hair.com
Vacuum type and lace-front human hair wigs. Debbie Fuller, US east coast representative for Freedom Wigs.

http://www.newlifehair.com
Vacuum type wigs. Karen Peterik, US midwest representative for Freedom Wigs.

Head Coverings

http://www.coveryourhair.com
Pre-tieds, fashion sized squares,  Israeli tichel, crochet berets, fun, funky and practical hats, scarves and snoods.

http://www.madcapz.net
Offering women’s and kids’ colorful patterned baseball caps. Made in the US and 100% cotton.

http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk
Hats to reflect the woman, not the condition.

http://www.hatswithheart.com
Ultra-light sleep hat - the “flurry fleece” to keep bald noggins comfy at night.

http://www.4women.com
Unique self-tied scarves: the BeauBeau

http://www.hatsscarvesandmore.com
Selection of fashionable alternatives when not wearing a wig.

Support Resources

Informative, free booklet from the NIH.
Simple format with accurate information. Perfect for educating others.

http://www.womenshairlossproject.com
Articles, personal stories and inspiration. Join the “network”.

http://wigsupport.com
Online support community

http://www.heralopecia.com
Online support community

http://www.caringbridge.org
Nonprofit organization helps you communicate personally and privately. Journal your emotional process through the critical phases of alopecia . You post once so friends and family can all follow your journey.

http://www.acceptmeasIam.com
Inspiration and community for self acceptance

For children and families:

http://www.childrensalopeciaproject.org
The only non-profit devoted exclusively to children with alopecia areata.

http://www.imakid.org

http://www.komfykids.com

Inspiration

http://www.crownedregal.com

http://www.bbibby.org

GMTV Interview with Aimee Blinkhorn

Sandra Dubose-Gibson, My Alopecia Experience


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