Join us for great food and friendship at Shelly’s (pdf) in the heart of mid-town Manhattan.  We’re banishing holiday hair loss jitters whether you’re new to alopecia areata or not so new. Let’s talk….and remember to come as you feel best whether it’s hats, hair or bald.  Family and friends mean well, but no one ‘gets it’ like another woman with alopecia will. Meeting others is powerful and positive. Our uplifting and strategic discussions work. Read what women say about their BGDL experiences.

Reservations required by 12.01.08. Click here for the invite (pdf)  or email RSVP@baldgirlsdolunch.org

Don’t have alopecia? But love what we’re doing? Learn more  and help us reach more women more quickly.

Bald head required? Not at all…..join us at the Naperville, IL lunch with your wigs, hats, scarves or your bald look for uplifting and inspirational talks at  the table with BGDL founder, Thea Chassin. Live well: understand choice, know your options and build personal resilience.

Life changing for how you live with alopecia areata? Quite possibly.

Yearning to talk more easily to friends and family about your alopecia? On the agenda.

Restoring self.  Improving life.  Alopecia support that works.

Advance reservations are required by 11.10.08 and space is limited.  Click here for your invitation and use our Donate Now button or contact RSVP@baldgirlsdolunch.org

If you’re familiar with the  support community on msn.com, please note the group has moved now that msn has announced the closing of its groups. New group site.

Hi Thea: I had a wonderful experience at the luncheon. I had never felt such fellowship. I loved the way you let us talk and feel free to just express ourselves. The time just flew. You are quite inspirational to all with this disease. Read more…

Fake that lash line when yours are next to none or you’ve got a sizable gap -  like I re-developed recently. No patience for a strip of lashes? Try this:  Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner.  Use the basic gel colors without shimmer.

Winner of the “Elle”‘Genius Award, “In Style” ‘Best Buy and “Allure” ‘Reader’s Choice Awards’ this product lets you create an illusion with dimension and staying power. Transfer-resistant when dry this stuff is an alopecia girl’s best friend. Sit down and use a tabletop magnifying mirror  to see what you’re doing.  Apply directly at the lid edge with a short but firm brush where lashes would usually grown from. Work quickly. Keep your brushes clean and cap product tightly.

A valuable and highly comprehensive resource of evidence based guidance for treatment from the British Association of Dermatologists.

Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata

Celebrity New York hair stylist, Mark Garrison, proudly supports the mission of Bald Girls Do Lunch. Use our Donate Now button, bring your donation receipt ( $35 minimum) to the Mark Garrison Salon in New York City and receive 20%  off your next salon services.

iwig.com is a proud supporter of our work for women with alopecia areata. Contact thea@BaldGirlsDoLunch.org to get a unique discount code for your next iwig purchase. For each, owner Erica Luxembourg will also make a donation to BGDL.

Welcome to the BGDL Founder’s blog!

This is the place for news updates and info about alopecia areata, about us and things we think you’ll want to know.

We’re on TV news  this week as the Health Report on WFRV in Green Bay, WI presents “Women Without Hair Bond Together”

WFRV Health Report