The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will host a special Chat & Chew virtual conversation, “Hair Loss: Now What? Understanding Your Options & Finding Support for Men and Women,” on September 9, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Hair loss can be an intensely personal issue, affecting far more than appearance, and research has shown that it can disproportionately affect certain members of the Military community. For some, hair loss can influence confidence, self-image, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
This special DVS Chat & Chew will create an open, informative setting for a personal conversation that isn’t always easy to have, while connecting veterans, service members, and military families with practical information, available options, potential benefits, and other resources.
The free virtual program on September 9 will address causes of hair loss, its impact on quality of life, male pattern baldness, hair-loss solutions for both men and women, traditional wigs and men’s hair units, eligibility considerations for veterans, accessing available benefits, and other resources.
The program will feature Bianca Lyder, owner and founder of New Horizons Hair by Bianca Hair Restoration and Salon, and a Certified Hair Loss Specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping men, women, and children experiencing hair thinning and hair loss. Ms. Lyder has extensive experience working with male and female veterans and has worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide solutions including medical wigs, men’s hair units, and other hair-replacement options. She is also the widow of a veteran and has made serving the veteran community an important part of her work.
Registration is free, and veterans, service members, military families, and others interested in learning more are encouraged to register at https://tinyurl.com/3bypn6ah.
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