Traveling Salon Helps Hair Loss Community

One of the many conditions that can affect an individual's confidence is a hair loss autoimmune disease called alopecia. It is an ailment that causes the subject's immune system to attack their own hair follicles.

💔 Childhood Diagnosis: Raechetta's Journey with Alopecia Areata

Twenty years ago, Raechetta Thompson of Temple, Texas, was diagnosed with Alopecia Araeta. When she was only 12 years old her hair began to fall out in clumps due to the ailment.

✨ From Trauma to Triumph: Raechetta's Bold Decision

Raechetta told KWTX, that she felt cursed and that she didn't go out without wigs or weaves until 2023. That's when Thompson made the major decision to cut all of her hair off.

🚌 The Hair Rich Club: A Mobile Salon for Hair Loss Support

Because Raechetta new first-hand about the emotional trauma associated with hair-loss she decided that one of the best ways she could help people that are experiencing the same condition a more private method for hair care. In 2023 she created the Hair Rich Club as a traveling salon for wig making and styling on a bus.

🌍 Alopecia Worldwide: Facts and Diagnosis

Across the world, approximately 2% of all people will experience alopecia areata according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Alopecia is diagnosed by examining the hair loss as well as the pattern of the loss. A look at the patients family medical history can also aid in making a diagnosis. Generally speaking, a dermatologist is likely to treat you for alopecia.

💪 Finding Strength: Living Well with Alopecia

It is important to remember that even though alopecia can take a toll on your self-confidence the disease, unlike most autoimmune disease because it doesn't result in the patient having any pain or disability.