Philosophy
Here, everyone is seen. Everyone is heard. Everyone belongs.
About the Business
Christal Malcolm, a Hair Loss Mentor and Content Creator, founded the Your Bald Bestie Brand in 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience navigating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. Her flagship initiative, the Unapologetically Bare Mentorship Program, offers one-on-one support, fostering a nurturing environment for individuals to address emotional hurdles while developing personalized strategies to boost self-confidence. In addition to mentoring, Christal is an organic skincare formulator who creates natural products that promote healthy skin. She also leads the Crown Chronicles support group, which hosts monthly meet-ups designed to build community and celebrate shared experiences for those within the alopecia community.
Her expertise extends to media appearances, where she discusses the challenges of alopecia, advocates for authenticity, and challenges societal beauty standards. Furthermore, Christal incorporates mindfulness initiatives by providing art therapy resources through adult coloring books and an upcoming workbook to enhance workplace confidence. Through this multifaceted approach, she champions the ideals of beauty and self-acceptance for everyone.
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Our Mission
Is to empower individuals affected by alopecia to reclaim their narratives and genuinely celebrate their authentic selves. It fosters emotional resilience and self-acceptance while challenging conventional beauty standards. Throughout this journey, the organization promotes holistic well-being and encourages unfiltered self-expression. Its aim is to transform the alopecia experience, inspiring a movement that embraces living unapologetically bare.
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Core Values
Radical
Self-Acceptance
Believing beauty lies in authenticity while championing self-love not despite differences but because of them.
Grace with Grit
Resilience isn't always loud—sometimes, it's simply the quiet courage to be seen when one faces challenges with a balance of tenderness and tenacity.
Visibility with Purpose
Driven by the belief that representation matters by proudly taking up space to create room for others to do
the same.
Community Over Comparison
This platform builds bridges, not pedestals. It's through a community rooted in shared stories, mutual support, and unwavering solidarity where no one walks alone.