![]() Hair loss isn’t something I’m embarrassed about anymore, especially because I’ve found a solution that works for me. We aren’t the invisible minority anymore and this also means talking more about all parts of us, our bodies, our dreams, our fears, and our weaknesses. There are SO many transformations and progress being made in Asian American history today, from more representation in media to louder activists who stand up for our rights and culture. Female hair loss is taboo in general, but my cultural background has added more pressure to stay quiet, and in the process, stay alone in my hair loss journey. It’s not always the case, but often Asian American culture tells you to not talk about your weaknesses. I’ve always had thin, fine, and super soft hair growing up but never thought I’d lose what little I had in my 20’s. I’ve touched so many of my East Asian girlfriends’ ponytails that were 4x the thickness of my own and I always wondered why I got the short end of the stick. “Being an East Asian woman usually comes with having long and thick black hair that you take for granted. We interviewed two Asian American women about their relationship with their hair and how being Asian ties into it all, but first a message from our founder. It’s hard to deny that a person’s culture and heritage has a significant impact on how they view their hair. Silk or Lace was founded by Suran Yoo, an East Asian American woman who started experiencing hair loss at 23.
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