Clemson Graduate Aleah Gramblin Empowers Women with ‘Girls Love Lace’

Clemson Graduate Aleah Gramblin Enables Women To Regain Confidence with ‘Girls Love Lace’

Easley, SC – Struggling with an unexpected bout of hair loss from alopecia at the tender age of 17, Aleah Gramblin, today a proud Clemson graduate, came face to face with a harsh reality that many women across the world confront daily. Her struggle became the seed for an empowering venture, “Girls Love Lace,” an initiative aimed at helping women regain their confidence.

A Personal Journey Fuels a Business Venture

As Gramblin juggled her high school years with the distress of her parents battling cancer, she was concurrently dealing with alopecia, a condition that leads to significant hair loss. She says, “My parents on and off had a battle with cancer, and my mom was actually going through treatment while I was in high school. Around that time, I was dealing with alopecia.” This personal experience fueled what would later become a massive professional endeavor.

Gramblin adds, “I thought, ‘you know what, I need to learn how to make wigs.’ My first wig was horrible, but it was made for me. Over time, people became interested in the process.” Documenting her journey on social media opened doors for a business venture, “Girls Love Lace.” Combining her passion for hair-driven beauty and the skills gleaned from cosmetology school, Gramblin soon had her very own salon and wig store, located in Easley, SC.

‘Girls Love Lace’: A Lifeline for Many

The store has now become a lifeline for hundreds of women struggling with hair loss. Providing them with quality wigs, ‘Girls Love Lace’ not only offers a solution to an apparent issue but extends an opportunity for women to regain their lost self-esteem and smile once again.

Gramblin shares the impact of her venture on women, saying, “There are a couple of stages of reactions. At first, it’s disbelief because, for many, this is an ongoing struggle. I’ve had the privilege of working with people who’ve had hair loss for over 20 years, and this is their first time seeing themselves with hair. It goes from disbelief to shock to pure appreciation.”

The emotional impact of restoring one’s hair is profound. Gramblin emphasizes, “My phrase is ‘it’s definitely more than hair.’ It’s memories. A lot of the time, we try not to attach our self-worth to it, but I can say that a lot of self-esteem is rooted in hair. So, it’s a lot more than hair.”

A Healing Enterprise

Reflecting on her journey, Gramblin expresses gratitude for the opportunity to help others. She says,” It heals younger me. It gives her a really big hug. Sixteen-year-old Aleah, who was fearful of going out without a headband to hide the bald spots, is helped knowing something she went through is helping others.”

Gramblin’s innovative venture is making an invaluable difference in the lives of countless women. Find out more at www.girlslovelace.com.