Sky York Journal
It was more than just Mary Sickler‘s gown that was sparkling onstage.
As the current Miss Nevada USA took the stage at the Miss USA preliminaries Oct. 22, she decided to leave her chocolate brown wig backstage for the evening wear portion of the competition.
While Mary—who was diagnosed with alopecia universalis in December 2024—first stepped out in a red bikini and a brunette wig for the swimsuit round, she decided to embrace her baldness for her final look.
Indeed, she dazzled in a jewel-encrusted headpiece that matched her blue and silver form-fitting gown. She completed the look with sparkling teardrop earrings and a smoky makeup look.
Following the powerful onstage moment, the 22-year-old—who was crowned Miss Nevada USA in July—reflected on being the first woman with alopecia to compete in the national beauty pageant.
“This dream has been so many years in the making, and to finally step into this moment feels surreal,” she wrote on Instagram Oct. 22. “I never imagined I would walk that stage in this way, but I always hoped I would do it with confidence, authenticity, and grace.”
