For people with alopecia, hair is a complicated business. Alopecia is an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out. Sometimes it’s unnoticeable, but sometimes it falls out in patches, and when those patches connect, it can become quite noticeable. At that point, some people with alopecia often choose to shave their heads and embrace baldness, wear wigs, or both.

A powerful video from 2020 shows a woman having her head shaved by a man with the caption, “His girlfriend was struggling with her hair loss from alopecia. Get out the tissues.”

It’s clear from the get go that the woman is feeling emotional, occasionally wiping her eyes as he repeatedly runs the razor over her head. And it’s clear that he cares for her—you can see it in the way he tenderly holds her neck as he shaves.

About 42 seconds in, the video takes a majorly tear-jerking turn.

@eva_barilaro After months growing my #hair for the first time in 10 years I had to ask my #boyfriend to #shave my #head again… first time was my granddad. ♬ Just the Way You Are – Boyce Avenue

After months growing my #hair for the first time in 10 years I had to ask my #boyfriend to........

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