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Mom Of Bald Daughter Comes Up With Brilliant Idea For Crazy Hair Day

April 8, 2017

Alopecia didn't stop this sweet little girl from participating in Crazy Hair Day.

Credit: Daniella Vinanti

Earlier this year, 7-year-old Ginessa Vinanti Wride lost all her hair due to alopecia, an autoimmune skin disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other areas of the body.

Credit: Daniella Vinanti

Over a three-week period, she went completely bald.

So when the annual Crazy Hair Day came around at her school recently, Gianessa's mom Daniella helped her think of a fun way to celebrate.

Credit: Daniella Vinanti

"I came across some scrapbooking stickers in Walmart. They were jewel-toned and extremely sparkly which fit her personality perfectly," said Daniella. "She chose the main design and I applied it to her head. She just wants to be treated like every other kid, she wants to have fun and fit in. She loves crazy hair day and this is a great way for her to feel like she was just one of the crowd."

"She looked in the mirror and said, 'Mom, this is awesome!' Her friends loved it too."

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Alopecia might've taken her hair, but it hasn't taken her smile.

Credit: Daniella Vinanti

"Alopecia hasn't changed anything other than the fact that she doesn't have her hair anymore," Daniella said. "She loves to dance, she loves anything to do with fashion, she loves to play with toys, and she loves to do karate."

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Gianessa even won the award for best look in her class. The school also calls it Crazy Head Day now.