# Bald Beauty Editorials The Vogue 'Life After Hair Loss' Series Inspires Styles with Stories By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2015-06-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-life-after-hair-loss References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/05/29/hair-loss-women/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/projects/13262618/hair-loss-women-cancer-chemotherapy-alopecia/) Cancer, chemotherapy, alopecia -- these are just some of the obstacles the women featured in the [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) 'Life After Hair Loss' [photo and video series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-belong-to-something-beautiful) have faced and overcome. In a world where hair often defines a woman's confidence, femininity and ferocity, struggling with hair loss can feel like the end. Recognizing that beauty often comes from a place of difficulty, Vogue Magazine, the world's most recognized institution for setting beauty standards, used the inspiring stories and incredible styles of nine women to shape the way that hair loss is perceived. Each of the women struggled with reevaluating their senses of self and ultimately empowered themselves towards a positive self-image. This shift led the women to experiment with many different looks, from embracing the bald, to wigs, scarves and hats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Empowering Hair Loss Stories:** Exploring and celebrating the empowering stories of individuals who have experienced hair loss to redefine beauty standards. - **Diverse Hair Alternatives:** Embracing a range of hair alternatives, from embracing baldness to wigs, scarves, and hats, to empower individuals with hair loss. - **Changing Perceptions of Beauty:** Challenging societal norms and redefining beauty by showcasing the beauty and strength of individuals with hair loss. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Fashion:** Opportunities for creating inclusive products, services, and campaigns that cater to individuals with hair loss. - **Wellness and Self-care:** Developing holistic approaches to support individuals with hair loss, focusing on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. - **Media and Publishing:** Creating platforms, publications, and content that promote diverse representation and highlight empowering stories of individuals with hair loss. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Menopause Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-menopause-edit.md) - [Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhairamimodo.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-warriors.md) - [Hair Repair Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hair-rescue.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing.md) - [Hair Density-Focused Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serene-scalp.md) - [Expressive Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair.md) - [Expressive Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-in-color.md) - [Haircare-Focused Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18-extreme-hair-rescue.md)