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This 18-Year-Old Nigerian Model With A Hair Loss Condition Will Inspire You

She’s fierce AF.

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Last Updated January 16, 2017

18-year-old Faith Dagana is certainly much more than your everyday model.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMj-F3GjzQI/?taken-by=da_majesty

After suffering from Aloepecia areata- an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, Faith turned things around and started modelling.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLWIZu-j2Tx/?taken-by=da_majesty

Faith continues to spread awareness of the disease with her work and even launched a campaign, Bold Is Beautiful, to further help her cause.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFleF3Rm2jk/?taken-by=da_majesty

She looks totally badass while at it though!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJieT2nj9JY/?taken-by=da_majesty

Slay on, Faith!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFtMqhlm2tD/?taken-by=da_majesty

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