CAYLA HARDER, 19

"BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR ZAHARA SWIMWEAR"
FOLSOM, CA
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Cayla is an aspiring model who is most known on social media for documenting her journey with Alopecia.
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She was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata when she was in 8th grade after noticing patches of her hair was falling out.
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She tried to correct the problem with growth hormones for her hair, but when things got worse she started wearing wigs.
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Cayla eventually grew tired of trying to hide her bald spots and on the January 1st of 2018 she decided to shave her head completely.
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She created a YouTube channel where she talks about living with Alopecia.
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Within the last three months her social media platforms have started to gain momentum and her modeling career is taking off.
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She was featured in the Unique Beauty Series which showcases unique models with unique assets.
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She’s also been recruited by Zahara Swim to be an ambassador for their swimsuit line.
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Cayla wants to inspire a generation of young women brave, bold and embrace who they are regardless of their differences and to encourage them to chase after their dreams despite their circumstances.