September Alopecia Month: T-Shirts and Sweaters Supporting Haarwensen vzw Did you know that September is Alopecia Awareness Month? All around the world, awareness is raised for alopecia, a lesser-k...
How to Choose the Right Products for Your Face, Scalp, Body and Nails During Cancer Treatment
It’s not the first thing you think about, but cancer treatment also affects your skin. Chemotherapy and medication can make it drier, more sensitive, itchy and dull. The right skincare and beauty r...
Alopecia and Beauty: Tine Shares Her Journey to Natural-Looking Lashes and Brows
Because of alopecia areata, Tine (33) lost not only her hair but also her eyelashes and eyebrows. And those features have a huge impact on your facial expression and overall look. “For me, it felt ...
Alopecia and Confidence: Tine’s 6 Expert Tips for Finding the Perfect Wig
Tine (33) has lived with alopecia areata since childhood, a condition that causes partial baldness. Since the age of 30, she has worn wigs, alternating them with our soft hats. For Rosette la Vedet...
Reasons to Give Color a Chance When You Lose Your Hair + Video
Blue radiates trust, green brings calm, red overflows with energy… Whether you believe in color psychology or not, one thing is certain: if you’re losing your hair because of chemotherapy or alopec...
3 Thoughtful DIY Gifts That Truly Support a Friend With Cancer
Visiting a colleague, friend, family member or neighbor with cancer, but no idea what gift would truly bring comfort? We’ve got three heartfelt suggestions that are guaranteed to be appreciated—and...
How Christine Found Peace with Her Hair Loss from Alopecia Areata
Noticing your hair fall out as a young teenager is never easy. And when you get the diagnosis of alopecia areata, you also learn that it may never go away. That’s when it pays off to do what Christ...
6 Children’s Books That Help Explain Cancer
How do you talk to children about cancer — a disease that can suddenly take up so much space in a family’s life? Books can be a gentle bridge: they use simple words, age-appropriate metaphors, and ...
Anja and Marjan: Coping with Cancer Recovery During Lockdown
We don’t need to tell you that a long cancer treatment often feels a lot like quarantine: you’re tired, more vulnerable to illness, less active and less social. No wonder you look forward to the ti...