• Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Hays County News Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Health

Living With Alopecia: One Woman Talks About Her Journey With Alopecia – WLBT

living-with-alopecia:-one-woman-talks-about-her-journey-with-alopecia-–-wlbt
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – “When we are losing hair, women feel embarrassed, ashamed, less than a woman, because My hair has made me who I am.”

This according to Dr. Jasmine Hollinger, a Ridgeland dermatologist who, for years, has helped women and men who are struggling with hair loss.

“You can also have alopecia areata, which is the body attacking the hair,” she explained. “The immune system attacking the hair, and so the hair starts to fall out.”

Thanks to Will and Jada Smith and Chris Rock, alopecia is all that anyone is talking about. But Natascha Bolden-Williams has dealt with it for years.

“I was 15. It was Katrina. I had two strand twists and I woke up one morning and half of my hair was in the bed,” said Bolden-Williams.

A sophomore in high school, it couldn’t have happened at a more devastating time.

“I was, like, the popular girl. Track, band, pageants, piano, girl scouts. I did it all. When my hair came out, wigs were not poppin’ back then. There were no 360 lace fronts, turbans were not hot, wigs were just synthetic.”

At one point, her hair eventually grew back. But after the birth of her daughter, her hair loss came back and Natascha decided to stop fighting.

“I was just not wanting to wear anymore wigs. I was tired of hiding behind hats. I made a Facebook post. I needed someone to shave my head.”

And the response was overwhelming.

“Everyone showed so much love and I was like, that’s it. I’m gonna go bald.”

Now, at the Oscars, Chris Rock’s slap was the result of him making fun of Jada Pinkett Smith, calling her GI Jane 2.

But in reality, Natascha’s husband has been calling her that for years.

“I carried a military bag. I came to the gym and that’s when my husband was like, GI Jane. And I was like, ‘I kinda like that!’”

Since then, Natascha has proudly kept her head bald. She’s a fitness instructor who also does meal preps and focuses on healthy living, ensuring that she is beautiful both inside and out.

“But once I came to the gym and he gave me that name, I was like, ‘Ok, I like that.’ And I just made a decision to rock this head. India Arie said I am not my hair and that’s what I’m gonna do.”

“If you are struggling with alopecia of any type, you are definitely not alone,” added Dr. Jasmine Hollinger. “There is help to bring you through this trying time.”

All of Dr. Hollinger’s and Natascha’s information can be viewed below:

201 Ring Road Ste 20 Ridgeland Ms 39157

www.gijan3.com

Mind Body And Soul Foodz Meal Prep eatery

Dr. Jasmine Hollinger

731 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

Copyright 2022 WLBT. All rights reserved.

Hays County News Online

© 2021 Hays County News Online

Navigate Site

  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DMCA Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • CCPA
  • Terms of Use

© 2021 Hays County News Online

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT