Hair, Interrupted: One Woman Faces Hair Loss After Chemo—and Discovers the Beauty of Standing Out in a Crowd Inline

  • Suleika Jaouad Hair Loss Cancer
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    My waist-length auburn hair was my signature before I got sick. Back then, I was intrigued by short hair, but never had the guts to do it.

  • Suleika Jaouad Hair Loss Cancer
    Photo: Seamus McKiernan
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    A few days before entering the hospital to begin chemotherapy, I decided to chop off my hair into a sleek bob.

  • Suleika Jaouad Hair Loss Cancer
    Photo: Seamus McKiernan
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    Losing your hair can be traumatic, but taking control before the chemo could make the first move helped me to feel empowered.

  • Suleika Jaouad Hair Loss Cancer
    Photo: Seamus McKiernan
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    After undergoing a bone marrow transplant in April 2012, I lost my hair again. This time, I decided to rock my bald head proudly.

  • Suleika Jaouad Hair Loss Cancer
    Photo: Seamus McKiernan
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    Shopping for wigs became a way for me to try on new identities and experiment with different styles.