“BOLD “

Pictures by Kelly Reeves Photography https://www.kellyreeves-photography.com and Caroline Sikkenk https://www.photoline.nl/engels/portfolio/expo/expo—bold

Steven Smith Attends the book launch of Pink Ribbon Foundation ” BOLD . At The House of Keune by Bloom. in London

https://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/shop/88/bold-photo-book

Glitz and glamour gathered in London on Thursday night for the launch of the coffee table photo book, BOLD.

BOLD features pictures of women who have lost their hair—80 percent of them due to treatment for breast cancer.

The venue for the launch, The House of Keune by Bloom Salon, was impossible to miss; it stood out like a beacon of light. A hair salon might seem like an unusual choice to launch a book about being bald, but as an ex-hairdresser, I can say it was the perfect place.

Ten years ago, I was featured in My Left Boob, the story of my dear friend, actress and socialite Sally Farmiloe-Neville, who I shaved her head, styled wigs, and helped grow her hair back.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Left-Boob-Sally-Farmiloe-Neville/dp/1909716030

The BOLD photo book is a powerful project that captures the beauty and resilience of women who have experienced hair loss due to breast cancer treatment, alopecia, or other conditions. The collaboration between the Pink Ribbon Foundation and Caroline Sikkenk Photography highlights the strength and femininity of these women through stunning portraits, offering a new perspective on beauty beyond hair.

Many of the women featured in the book were present at the launch, with their hair now grown back. The room was electric with love, laughter, and tears.

The photo book, with its high-quality presentation and 192 pages of artistic images, serves as a tribute to the courage of the women who participated. It’s also a meaningful way to support the Pink Ribbon Foundation, as all profits from the book’s sales go towards the charity’s efforts. Pre-orders are available now, offering a chance to own a piece of this empowering project while contributing to a vital cause.

https://www.photoline.nl/engels/portfolio/expo/expo—bold

The evening began with a chance to explore the BOLD exhibition, stylishly displayed around the salon’s shampoo area. It was an exciting atmosphere with celebrities such as Wendy Turner Webster (Pet Rescue), Dr. Anna Kennedy OBE, celebrity artist Piluca, and comedian Sarah Mulindwa joining the guests.

The real stars of the night were revealed as the guests sat down to listen to a panel headed by Lisa Allen and Dutch photographer Caroline Sikkenk. Models Lauren Plumb, Tricia Bailey, and Anais Muczynski, all from the iconic photo collection Bald and Beautiful, shared their stories of battling cancer with courage and great humor. The audience laughed, cried, and found inspiration in their stories. There was a standing ovation when Tricia shared her vocal talents and sang Sweet Caroline.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when a tribute was paid to one of the amazing models who is sadly no longer with us. Sally Franklin passed away after a recurrence of breast cancer, but her brave and supportive family was present to share their love and memories of this incredible woman.