National Alopecia Areata Foundation

06/17/2026

🎤✨ We are thrilled to welcome back our co-emcees for the 41st Annual NAAF Conference, Maureen and Joyel!

This dynamic duo is ready to bring the energy, inspiration, and passion that make the NAAF Conference another special experience for our community. 💙

Joyel first joined the NAAF community as an advocate. She delivered the Opening Keynote at the 2023 Annual NAAF Conference and the Closing Keynote in 2024, and she has joined us each year since.

Maureen is a NAAF Board Member, Support Group Leader, Walk Site Leader, advocate, and former Board Chair. This will be her 22nd NAAF Conference as an Emcee!

We can't wait to see Maureen and Joyel take the stage in Orlando and help create an unforgettable conference experience! 🙌🌟

It’s not too late to register for the 41st Annual NAAF Conference on June 25-28 in Orlando. naaf.org/conference

06/16/2026

We are excited to announce our 41st Annual NAAF Conference Closing Session feature program: Finding Belonging Through Community, A Moderated Conversation.

jacksettleman with SnapBack Sports will guide community members through a conversation about their personal journeys with alopecia areata. Coreen, Neil, Nico, and Lindsey will share how the community and NAAF helped them and their loved ones discover their strength, authenticity, and true sense of belonging.

Through candid stories and shared experiences, this session will highlight the powerful role community plays in helping people navigate life with alopecia areata and find confidence, purpose, and connection

It’s not too late to register for the 41st Annual NAAF Conference on June 25-28 in Orlando. naaf.org/conference

06/12/2026

We can't wait to kick off the 4th Annual Walk For Alopecia Presented by Pfizer at the 41st Annual NAAF Conference with Deirdre leading the way and Matt helping from afar, our Walk For Alopecia National Spokespeople, and all of YOU!💙

Together, we continue to raise awareness, build connections, and show the world that it is not just hair. ✨🙌

There's still time to register for the conference and join us at the Walk For Alopecia Kickoff Lunch: naaf.org/conference. Can't join us in Orlando? Don't worry! Keep an eye on NAAF's social media for exciting and inspirational highlights throughout the conference and Walk season.

To learn more or register for the Walk For Alopecia, visit naaf.org/walk.

🌟 Thank you to Sun Pharma, Walk For Alopecia Shining Bright National Sponsor and the official sponsor of the Walk Kickoff Lunch.

06/10/2026

✨ICYMI: Don't miss what's new in our May eNews! Check your inbox for important updates, opportunities, and community news, including:

🎟️ Annual NAAF Conference: Discount code extended to 6/14
👟 Walk For Alopecia® Registration Is Now Open!
🎥 You Are Not Alone Webinar Details
📰 New Clinical Trials Newsletter
🧪 Clinical Trial Announcement

➡️Read more:

The 41st Annual NAAF Conference on June 25-28 in Orlando, FL, offers sessions, support groups, and activities for our community members, their caregivers, and loved ones, however they choose to navigate life with alopecia areata. 

06/08/2026

This National Best Friends Day, we’re celebrating the people who stand beside us through it all. The friends who lift us up, cheer us on, and remind us we’re never walking alone. Whether it’s your lifelong best friend, sibling, teammate, parent, or someone you met through the community, we want to know, who are YOU walking with this year? 👟✨

Let’s Walk For Alopecia on Saturday, September 26 for our 4th Annual Walk For Alopecia Presented by Pfizer at one of our Flagship Sites in Boston, Philadelphia, or San Francisco, 40+ Volunteer-Led Community Walk sites, or Walk Where You Are as a team or individual in your neighborhood.

Registration is open at naaf.org/walk 🗓️ Questions? Send us a note at [email protected]

06/08/2026

It's not too late to join us for our next You Are Not Alone Webinar with Shelia Marie Hunter. Sheila is a designer, beauty industry veteran, and alopecia advocate.

This webinar isn’t about telling you how to date or when (or if) to talk about your hair loss experience. It’s a real conversation with different stories, exploring different perspectives, and offering support as you navigate relationships in your own way wherever you are on your alopecia areata journey.

👉 Register today for this free webinar https://ow.ly/BNZU50Z5qRb

Please note: This webinar is best suited for individuals ages 18 and older due to the possible nature of the content discussed.

06/06/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mary Sickler, Miss Nevada USA 2025 and Top 5 Miss USA finalist, as the 2026 4th Annual Walk For Alopecia Celebrity Chair! 💙✨As the first woman with alopecia to compete at Miss USA, Mary is helping redefine beauty through courage, confidence, visibility, and community. 🙌

“I am most looking forward to the moment people realize they are surrounded by a community that understands. There is something incredibly healing about standing beside others who know your story without needing every detail explained.”

Join Mary and our incredible alopecia community on Saturday, September 26, for the 4th Annual Walk For Alopecia Presented by Pfizer at one of our Flagship Sites in Boston, Philadelphia, or San Francisco, 40+ Volunteer-Led Community Walk sites, anyone anywhere can Walk Where You Are as a team or individual in your neighborhood.

Together, we will shine the brightest light on alopecia areata, raise funds and show the world it is not just hair! Registration is open at naaf.org/walk🗓️ Questions? Send us a note at [email protected]

06/05/2026

Wigs? Brows? Lashes? Nothing at all? There’s no single “right” way to live with alopecia areata. Our new Confidence Guide walks through options—from choosing a wig to using makeup techniques—so you can decide what fits your life, budget, and style.

Confidence looks different on everyone. ✨

Explore the Confidence Guide today at naaf.org/confidence-guide

06/04/2026

📢 Meet Matt, a member of our 2026 Teen Advocacy Fellows program. He is excited to learn how to talk to legislators and to meet other youth living with alopecia areata.

“It’s exciting to be involved with NAAF in this way. Being a TAF is a great opportunity, and I think it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made.”💙

Are you a teen who wants to improve the lives of those living with alopecia areata, build your academic resume, and network with peers nationwide? Applications for the 2027 Teen Advocacy Fellows program will open this summer. Work together with other teens to share your stories with legislators to create change. ✨

👉 naaf.org/teenadvocacy

06/03/2026

By popular demand from our community, we are offering 3️⃣ wig-focused sessions at this year’s 41st annual NAAF Conference, June 25-28 in Orlando. 💜

Don’t miss your favorite speakers, panelists, and workshops. We will also have additional sessions featuring tips, resources, and support for community members who wear wigs.

Our Crown Yourself session is an opportunity to receive individualized styling tips for your wig. Participants will need to sign up for a time to meet with the stylist. A sign-up link will be added to the session description in the app.

📲Download the conference app today to register for sessions by June 5! Popular sessions may reach capacity.

There’s still time to register: naaf.org/conference 🌟