12 Steps to Cope with Alopecia

Hair loss can be an incredibly emotional and challenging experience, especially when it happens unexpectedly. As an illustrator, I wanted to visualise this journey by creating an animated pattern that captures the struggles and triumphs of those who experience alopecia. My own experience with alopecia began in 2010, during a class trip when I found my first bald spot. By the time I graduated, most of my hair was gone—a deeply personal and difficult process that impacted not only my appearance but also my entry into the workforce as a creative designer.

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Join Typ Åsa on a journey towards dreamy creative days, flowing images, and hands drawing on different materials.

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From this visual narrative, 12 key emotional steps emerged—steps that reflect the transition from shock and self-doubt to acceptance and even joy. This series of 12 articles takes you through those stages, offering a space for reflection, healing, and growth. It’s about facing the pain head-on, understanding the complexity of identity tied to hair, and ultimately moving toward openness.

Whether you’re just beginning your alopecia journey or further along, these steps aim to guide you through the emotions—from the initial “oh-no” moments to finding a sense of “oh-yes” as you embrace your true self. Let’s make the move from pain to openness—together.

👩🏻‍🦲👋 Åsa

P.S. The articles can also help you as a friend or family member of someone going through alopecia, or another difficult experience. P.P.S.

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