I was worried people would laugh because I was bald

I was a college student when my hair suddenly started falling out. Within a week, my scalp was covered with patches. When my Mum took me to the doctor, I was diagnosed with alopecia. At the time, I had no idea what alopecia was, and my family and I were extremely worried. I was afraid that if I lost all my hair, people would make fun of me and laugh because I was bald.

I still vividly remember the day my Mum asked the doctor back in Pakistan to give me any medicine, no matter what, as long as it would bring my hair back. The doctor put me on a high dose of steroids, injecting them directly into my scalp and giving me countless medications. Those were some of the most painful and horrible days of my life. The treatment caused me to gain a lot of weight.

The medicines worked for a while, and my hair grew back, but only for a few months. Once I started reducing the dosage, the hair loss returned. This time, the medicines weren’t as effective as before. My baldness became more noticeable, and people would ask about it, often expressing their sympathy. At that time, I was engaged, but my in-laws broke off the engagement, saying they couldn’t accept a bald girl as their daughter-in-law.

It was my father who stood by me during that difficult time. He helped me overcome my depression and encouraged me to focus on my studies. While I was at university, I met the man who is now my husband. I always wore a scarf, as many women did, so it was normal. One day, he approached me and expressed his feelings, saying he wanted to marry me and would bring his parents to meet mine. I was caught off guard and didn’t know how to respond, so I discussed it with my elder sister. She advised me to tell him the truth about my hair.

The next morning, I told him that I wasn’t perfect – I didn’t have any hair at all. He was shocked at first, but two days later, he came back to me and said he still wanted to marry me. He said my hair wasn’t an issue for him. In 2009, we got married and moved to the UK. After marriage, I regained my confidence thanks to my husband. We now have three beautiful children, and I have a blessed, happy life.

I have three superheroes in my life: my father, my husband, and you, Simply Wigs. Thank you Simply Wigs for providing beautiful, lightweight wigs that have made such a difference in my life.

Love from Fazia xx