Hi!

I’m Tami Wong, and I’ve lived with alopecia since I was 15, which started after taking an acne medication. For over 20 years, I struggled with shame and fear, hiding my hair loss in an effort to feel “normal.” It wasn’t until I opened up to others that I realized my hair didn’t define me—I was perfect just as I was. Ten years ago, I began wearing wigs, and embracing my hair loss gave me the confidence to feel like myself again.

With a BA in Psychology, I’ve spent two decades in healthcare—starting in physical therapy and later working in biotech operations and patient advocacy. After being laid off at the end of 2022, I reconsidered my path, wanting to make a deeper impact.

In 2023, I wrote Hair Pride, a children’s book inspired by my alopecia journey that encourages children to love and celebrate their hair. I then started working part-time at Jo Hair Studio, helping women with hair loss find wigs and toppers. Conversations with these women made me realize the need for more support, so I founded Hair Loss Pride, a coaching and support group for women and teens. My goal is to create a community where no one feels alone, helping them regain confidence and live life to the fullest.