American actress Ricki Lake is famous for her starring role in the 1988 movie, Hairspray. She is also famous for her television talk shows, Ricki Lake (1993-2004) and The Ricki Lake Show (2012-2013). She is an inspiration to many people worldwide and recently reminded us when she posted a previously unseen video of herself shaving her head amid her struggle with hair loss. Many of the television personality’s fans were inspired by the video and were quick to comment their support.
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Inside Ricki’s Video
Last weekend, Ricki took to her Instagram page to share a video of herself as she shaved her head. In the clip, she wore a loose cream-colored V-neck dress and sat outdoors while her friend helped her with the shaver. Ricki’s other friends were in the video’s background and cheered her on with words of encouragement and positivity as her hair came down.
The Inspirational Caption
In the post’s caption, Ricki took the time to explain the video’s meaning to her Instagram followers and fans. She wrote, “3 years ago today, on the afternoon of New Year’s eve day 2019, I took a brave ass leap of faith and chose to make the drastic decision to shave my head after years and years of struggling in secret w/ my androgenic hair loss.”
Why Is Ricki Only Just Sharing The Video?
Continuing with her caption, Ricki revealed that she had never shared the raw video footage before but did so now because of those who had followed and were invested in her story.
A Place Of Self-Love And Acceptance
The 54-year-old actress noted that some people knew about her struggle and she wanted them to know she truly felt them. She added that sharing the video showed that she had come to a place of peace, liberation, self-love, and self-acceptance.
Ricki Appreciates Her Friends
The TV star also expressed gratitude to her friends, who were with her while she underwent her transformation. She vowed never to forget their support, love, kindness, and humor.
Embracing Her New Look
It’s been three years since Ricki shaved her hair, and she is now confident in her new look. She noted, “I can honestly say I appreciate and love my natural gray and sometimes wild unruly head of hair.”
The mother of two concluded her caption by praying that people with struggles come to a place of peace and acceptance and added, “Life is too damn short.”
Ricki’s Fans Are Inspired
The post garnered tons of likes and comments from her friends and followers, who applauded her for showing her transformation. The video also inspired many of her fans. One of them wrote, “Wow!!! Thank you for sharing this very private piece of you and for your vulnerability.” The fan further agreed with Ricki that life is short.
A Fan Shares Their Struggle With Hair Loss
Thanks to Ricki’s video, many of her followers were encouraged to share their own struggles with hair loss. One such fan revealed that they could no longer wear their top hair extensions because of their worsening hair loss. The fan added that they now needed a wig and were scared. However, they noted that Ricki’s revelation made them feel less alone in their journey.
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Inside Her Hair Loss Journey
Ricki opened up about her hair loss battle and revealed her shaved head in January 2020. Then, she said she had been suffering mostly in silence and detailed how terrible her experience had been. The Cry-Baby actress also said she had suicidal thoughts, and no one in her life knew how deep her pain and trauma were.
However, Ricki overcame her travails and revealed in the last summer that she had successfully regrown her hair. Thankfully, Ricki is over her hair loss struggles and is now helping others do the same.
