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BOLD Project: Strength Beyond Hair Loss
7 Sep
Summary
- BOLD project began in 2022 from a meeting at a breast cancer conference.
- Photographs capture strong, beautiful women beyond their illness.
- The project creates a supportive community for women facing hair loss.
The BOLD project emerged in 2022 when Lisa Allen of The Pink Ribbon Foundation met photographer Caroline Sikkenk. Sikkenk's previous work documented women experiencing hair loss due to illness, capturing their strength and beauty rather than their patient status.
The inaugural BOLD photo shoot took place in 2023, unexpectedly fostering a strong sense of community. Participants connect through pre-shoot WhatsApp groups, building friendships and support networks that extend well beyond the photography sessions.
This initiative provides a powerful platform for self-acceptance and newfound optimism. Women like Rhiannon and Sam describe experiencing increased confidence, feeling empowered to embrace their shaved heads, and realizing that hair loss does not define their identity or strength.
