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Hallmark Actress Shaves Head Amid Breast Cancer Battle
28 Oct
Summary
- Actress Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe shaved her head after dealing with hair loss from cancer treatment
- Lowe found the hair loss more difficult to cope with than her double mastectomy
- Lowe encouraged others going through similar experiences to surround themselves with supportive people
In October 2025, Hallmark actress Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, 44, took a courageous step in her breast cancer journey by shaving her head. Lowe had been dealing with traumatic hair loss since her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, and found this aspect of her treatment more difficult to cope with than her double mastectomy.
Lowe posted an emotional video on Instagram, showing her hair falling out with the slightest pull. She then sat in tears as her head was shaved bald. Lowe expressed that waking up to clumps of hair falling out was "traumatic" and that hiding it was "the worst." However, by taking control and shaving her head, Lowe felt empowered and wanted to inspire others going through similar experiences.
In her post, Lowe encouraged her followers to surround themselves with people who would tell them how beautiful they are, even bald. She received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities, who praised her bravery and resilience during this challenging time.
