Hairytales by Toftild

My Hair Loss Was Terribly Painful!

Being a cancer patient is not for the faint-hearted! It involves a great deal both mentally and physically. In my case, I have been battling lung cancer since February 2011.

Everything You Need to Know About Wigs – and More

Text by Lise Toftild Photo: Darewhan Almin For many women, wearing a wig is still associated with a great deal of taboo.

I Have Accepted a Life with Alopecia

My first hair loss started in my youth with a few bald patches about the size of a coin. The patches have been there more or less ever since.

Suddenly I Was a Woman with Cancer

In the summer of 2019, my life changed completely. From being a healthy and energetic woman to suddenly being a woman with cancer.

Elma’s Long Locks

When Elma came into the world, there really wasn’t much hair on her head. As her mother, I had a big dream of long locks to braid, but it still took a few years before we got to see those curls.

Cycling to the End of the World – Cancer Is Not for Children

We are Ida and Julie, and we have been friends since primary school. We are going on a cycling trip around the world, and in connection with this, we have chosen to focus on something very special!

From Us to You ❤

Sia, aged 8, donated her hair for the first time back in February 2020, when she and her mother took the step and had a large amount of her hair cut off so we had enough for donation.

Anette’s Hair Loss Journey with Alopecia Universalis

It all began in 2016 when I was 24 years old. My father had just passed away – far too soon – and I was overwhelmed with grief.

I Tried Everything (and the Impossible)

Meet Nanna, who has alopecia universalis, and read her story. It all started when I was about to begin kindergarten.