After a particularly stressful year, Kianna Chang, 30, noticed clumps of her hair falling out. After consulting with her dermatologist, she tried minoxidil, a readily available drugstore product, and documented her journey on TikTok. Her videos garnered millions of views as people watched in awe as her hair went from patchy to bald. Then, with the assistance of an affordable drugstore product, her followers witnessed Kianna’s hair grow back.
What is it like to lose your hair as a young woman—and in the public eye, no less? How do you cope with the “Dread Shed” of your hair continuing to fall out even as you pursue treatment after treatment, hoping in vain for one of your medical interventions to work? And what is it like to share your hair-regrowth journey for so many to see? We wanted to know more about Kianna’s experience—and what she hopes people take away from her story.
In July 2023, I got laid off during the entertainment strikes. I was blindsided, navigating unemployment and insurance, unsure how long the strikes would last and whether I might have to switch industries. I was afraid I wouldn’t get another job for years.
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