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BBC News
7 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Stoke-on-Trent hair treatment returns alopecia swimmer to pool
A keen swimmer said getting treatment for her alopecia to restore her hair gave her the confidence to get back in the from Staffordshire, said she tried different methods over the years for her androgenetic alopecia but none worked and the hair loss badly affected her confidence."I didn't really go out, hardly at all. For years, I'd given up really," she finally found a treatment which worked, at a salon in Stoke-on-Trent, and said getting her hair fully back was "brilliant". "I swim in it, I go to bed in it, I've had to learn how to style it," she added."You just kick yourself that you didn't find it years ago." Ruth, who did not want to give her full name, said she had years of struggling with her type of alopecia which caused hair loss all over her head."I've got hardly any hair there is nothing you can do really," she said."For me, going to the hairdressers was like going to the dentist - but worse."It's so embarrassing, I can't tell you, it's nerve-wracking to even just to go to a normal hairdressers. I hated going, you feel like everybody is looking at you."The hairdressers themselves don't know what to do with your hair." The 62-year-old tried wearing wigs but said she found them old-fashioned, uncomfortable and impractical."The wigs are awful in the heat," she reflected. "They were itchy and really uncomfortable to wear."She was not able to have extensions fitted after she said she was told she was not suitable, as she did not have enough of her own March, she had a consultation with Stacey Clarke, from Specialist Hair Enhancement (SHE), in Hartshill, fitted Ruth with an integrated hair system, a process of attaching real donor hair to existing hair using mesh and tape."[Customers] think and feel that they're alone but it affects more women than you can imagine," Ms Clarke said."Most clients are extremely nervous, definitely lacking confidence, sometimes they don't even want to look in the mirror."I'm proud of what I do. It's just so rewarding. I love it."
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Senegal theatre reverses wig ban after backlash
A sudden and swiftly reversed ban on wigs, hair extensions, and skin-lightening products at an iconic theatre in Senegal's capital, Dakar, has ignited a widespread public backlash - laying bare deep tensions around identity, gender politics, and cultural nationalism in the West African internal memo was stamped by the national culture ministry and issued on Monday by Serigne Fall Guèye, director of the Grand Théâtre de said the move was to "promote Pan-African values" and protect the institution's cultural critics accused Guèye of policing women's bodies under the guise of cultural pride, and the ban was reversed the following day. Feminist groups and civil society leaders said the memo reflected broader concerns about gender inequality in Senegal, especially given the low number of women in President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's administration - four out of 25 - and the removal of the Ministry of social media users criticised the ban as sexist, invasive, and controversy was further complicated by Serigne Fall Guèye's own political background. Before being appointed to the Grand Théâtre in early 2024, Guèye was a prominent figure in Pastef - the ruling party known for its anti-colonial, pan-Africanist the time, he led the party's artistic and cultural commission, championing a return to what he called "authentic African values".Critics fear that Guèye's personal ideology is now bleeding into what should be a neutral public entity. "This isn't about wigs or skin," political analyst Fatoumata Ba tells the BBC. "It's about a broader power play - using state institutions to impose a particular version of identity, while silencing or sidelining anyone who doesn't conform." One of the most widely shared responses came from Henriette Niang Kandé, a feminist analyst and public intellectual, who questioned the logic and intent behind the ban in a viral social media post, saying:"As for [hair] grafts and wigs, should we remind this director that these are aesthetic choices, sometimes economical, often practical? Are we forbidding men from shaving their heads to hide baldness? From wearing false collars to lengthen their necks?" Supporters of the now-cancelled ban, though in the minority, argue that the director's intention was rooted in cultural pride, not oppression. Guèye himself defended the memo as part of a broader mission to "restore African dignity and identity", particularly in the arts sector, which he believes has been overly influenced by Eurocentric beauty critics say such policies reduce cultural pride to physical appearance - while ignoring deeper systemic issues."If you truly want to affirm African identity," sociologist Mame Diarra Thiam tells the BBC, "start with language, education, economic justice - not banning weaves and skin [lightening] cream".By Tuesday, facing mounting pressure, Serigne Fall Guèye was forced to reverse the ban, citing public misunderstanding and reiterating his commitment to the theatre's mission. But the damage had already been done. It has exposed growing discontent with Pastef founder and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko among the urban youth and progressive civil society, who supported him in the 2024 elections but now feel betrayed by his government's perceived conservatism and centralisation of its core, the wig and bleaching ban at the Grand Théâtre was not just about aesthetics - it was about who gets to define cultural authenticity, and at what a country where skin-lightening products remain popular despite known health risks, and where women's appearance is often subject to moral scrutiny, the debate is far from superficial. It touches on post-colonial identity, gender inequality, economic necessity, and personal now, the ban is gone - but the broader debates it sparked remain very much alive. You may also be interested in: No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageantsMeet Ivory Coast's hair sculptor Laetitia Ky Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Kidman FINALLY shows her natural hair after wearing wigs for months
has given fans a rare look at her natural hair while spending time with family in Europe. The actress, 58, likes to keep her trademark auburn locks under wraps on screen and often opts for wigs and hairpieces on the red carpet. However, Nicole let her natural hair down this week as she enjoyed some family time with loved ones. Nicole's niece, Lucia Hawley, 27, is currently enjoying a getaway in Croatia and took to Instagram this week to document the trip. One photo showed Lucia cuddling up to her mother, Antonia Kidman, 54, and Nicole, with the trio clearly chuffed to be together. Like her sister and niece, Nicole wore white in the photo, wearing a flowing silk dress with a subtle floral embellishment. Nicole flaunted her naturally curly auburn hair, which cascaded down her back, in what was a rare sighting of her trademark locks. It was a far cry from the dramatically straightened look Nicole went for while attending the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week just days prior. Nicole's choice of wearing wigs in Hollywood movies and on the red carpet has earned her a cult following over the years. The star has rarely showcased her natural hair since the early days of her career, and almost always wears wigs for her roles. Over the past few months, Nicole has been spotted in a series of dramatic wigged looks – ranging from sleek, straight styles to blunt cuts, and one that became a viral misfire. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, fans noticed a rare misstep from the star when the mesh cap of her wig peeked through in red carpet photos – prompting chatter online. Nicole also turned more than a few heads when she stepped out with a very dramatic look at this year's Met Gala. Nicole wore an eye-catching Balenciaga gown, yet it was her cropped, slicked-back cut and wavy fringe that had everybody talking. The day before she had worn a long ponytail she to a concert by pop star Charli XCX but replaced this for a short style that appeared soft and blonde from the front, but dark and edgy at the back. When she arrived to the Met Gala sporting a slick pixie cut, it delighted her admirers. Scores of fans shared their thoughts on the new look on X – and while it was unclear if Nicole was wearing a short wig or showing her true locks, many were praising the star for ditching her common use of hairpieces and showing her 'real' hair. One person wrote: 'Omg Nicole Kidman on the MET stairs… fiercely gorgeous. Love the short hair on this lady!' Another said: 'Wow! Nicole Kidman looked stunning. Love love love her new hair style.' Someone else said: 'NICOLE KIDMAN SHORT HAIR THE WORLD IS HEALING.' Appearing on Sunrise in May, Nicole admitted that she 'loves changing her hair' and uses hairpieces to achieve new looks. Nicole said: 'As you know, I love changing my hair.' She also addressed her edgy short hairstyle that she debuted at the 2025 Met Gala earlier this month. The star said: 'For the Met Gala, everyone was questioning if I had chopped my hair off. But no, I didn't.' Despite defending her love of transformation, Nicole recently admitted she regrets turning her back on her natural curls. In an interview with Allure, after being shown throwback photos from Days of Thunder, Nicole said: 'Why did I straighten my hair? 'I loved my hair there. That is my natural hair. Isn't that crazy?' She added a heartfelt note to young fans: 'So for all the little girls out there - embrace the curl. Do not follow in my steps and straighten your hair.'
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Get Summer-Ready: Luvme Hair's Top Wig Recommendations
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CNN
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Look of the Week: Lisa Rinna makes the case for party wigs at fashion week
Superfans of Lisa Rinna may have spotted The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills breakout star around Paris this week — though her signature honey blonde spiky bob was noticeably absent. Instead, Rinna attended the Haute Couture shows wearing a rotation of wigs, ranging from an inky black bowl-cut worn with a blue Balenciaga sports jacket for Demna's final couture collection for the brand, to a towering, lilac-colored beehive for the Viktor & Rolf show. Both looks were created by Johan Hellstrom, hairstylist to the stars and owner of Swedish haircare brand Björn Axén. Each wig, according to Hellstrom's Instagram Stories, was painstakingly applied to Rinna's head with extreme precision by two people. If you weren't familiar with Rinna's vast following (3.7 million on Instagram alone) and reality TV notoriety, you might think she was going undercover — keen to be disguised. In reality, her wigs are a way of capturing as many eyes as possible. Already, the internet has started to poke fun at Rinna's looks ('It's giving Bob from Beetlejuice,' wrote one TikTok user under a video of the star on the front row, posted by French celebrity title Gala). But if fashion is about creative expression and individuality, particularly in the context of couture — which represents the highest level of customization and artistry — should more people be completing their outfits this way? Over the years, A-lister sightings at couture week have included Doja Cat painted red and embellished with 30,000 Swarovski crystals, and Kylie Jenner sporting a faux, lifesize lion's head on her shoulder. On Monday, Cardi B brought a live crow with her to the Schiaparelli show. But despite these dramatic displays of surrealist fashion, something much more simple — a wacky or vibrantly colored wig — is surprisingly rare. So much so that Rinna's are often headline-grabbing. Her past looks have featured a bowl cut reminiscent of the '80s, which she sported at Paris Fashion Week in 2023, a Marilyn Monroe-style blonde blowout, and a firetruck red pixie cut. 'I've had such a ball doing that kind of stuff,' she told Bravo of her eccentric hairstyles in 2023. Fashion designers are equally familiar with the power of a synthetic wig. For Jeremy Scott's New York Fashion Week show in 2018, models including Gigi Hadid and Stella Maxwell wore choppy blunt bobs in rose pink, baby blue and fluorescent yellow. At Anna Sui's show a year later, Bella Hadid strutted down the runway in a spiky fuchsia mullet, while Kaia Gerber had a bruised blueish one to match. More recently, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons flipped the material capabilities of wigs with solid plastic 'dos that sat on the head like a helmet. At the JW Anderson show in 2024, tightly curled mops in stone grey completed the narrative of the nosy neighbour of a bygone era. Wigs have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. Both men and women in ancient Egypt wore wigs, often made of human hair or plant fibers, as they served as symbols of status and subsequently protected those with shaved heads from the sun. For centuries, they've also been present in African and Black communities, where they have been worn for various complex reasons ranging from cultural expression and hair protection to navigating Eurocentric beauty standards. However, at fashion week, the use of wigs appears to be entirely decorative and avant-garde, the way a party wig exists in the same camp as a set of press-on nails or a quirky bag. It's a finishing touch, an accessory that adds to the character embodiment. Of course, it doesn't make sense for all attendees. The editors, buyers and stylists attending fashion weeks tend to have a stacked agenda, with plenty of work to do. Their attire, then, must serve the purpose of comfort and professionalism. But for the exceptional few, such as Rinna, their goal is to be photographed — and for those photographs to be as widely circulated as possible. With the most outlandish looks receiving attention in the digital age, it may be why some attendees opt for the most eye-catching, sometimes head-scratching styles. And how better to stand out than with a statement-making wig? Even those with little interest in fashion will know through the medium of fancy dress parties that fake hair is the crowning feature on any committed costume.
