Tanya Maheshwari wore a wig at her roka that left her feeling uncomfortable and in pain. Photo courtesy: Tanya Maheshwari
Anamarie Tan at her wedding. Photo: Lumikula Diaries
"I felt the most authentic and beautiful with just my bald head." - Anamarie Tan. Photo: Lumikula Diaries
Gabriela “Gaby” Caringer at her wedding. Photo: Jeff Shuh Photography
"I remind myself that I am beautiful, worthy, powerful, and above all, I’m Gaby regardless of whether I’m bald.” - Gabriela “Gaby” Caringer. Photo: Jeff Shuh Photography
Kylie Bamberger with her bridesmaids at her wedding. Photo: Nikole Kline Photography
" I needed to embrace who I was not just for myself, but for thousands of other brides who are afraid of embracing their true form." - Kylie Bamberger. Photo: Nikole Kline Photography
Neehar Sachdeva initiated the #TheBaldBrownBride campaign to destigmatise the lack of hair in South Asian communities. Photo: Nachi Sheel Photography
"After I shaved my head and let go of judgement, I was able to embrace who I am." – Neehar Sachdeva. Photo: Nachi Sheel Photography
Tanya Maheshwari, who wore a wig to her engagement ceremony and loathed the experience of it, is looking forward to going bald and embracing herself at her upcoming wedding. Photo courtesy: Tanya Maheshwari