For the last 6 years we have been a wig closet that is partnered with
and
CMH and ACS provide the wigs and we fit and cut them.
No charge
No strings attached
It started out with the urging of one of our client/friends who is passionate about women and finding a cure for cancer.
It continues because I can't get over how empowered and happy women feel when they leave with new hair.
It also continues because it makes me remember my Grandma Ethel.
She was fancy and never left without full make up and hair done.
She died of cancer; never seeking treatment.
I do it for her.
We want women to feel like they have options.
We want women to feel as pretty on the outside as they are on the inside.
We want women to feel that having hair isn't a deal breaker when it comes to their treatment options.
Believe it or not some women don't seek treatment because of the hair loss.
Women don't feel pretty if their hair isn't right.
What will their friends think?
What will strangers think?
What about the kids and the spouse?
These are all very valid concerns for women.
We want to take those concerns and give you back
Power
Confidence
and the ability to get healthy without the cost of a wig and fitting.
Sometimes they come alone and sometimes with friends
Sometimes they come in sad
They always leave happy.
We laugh and we cry
We take cancers power and give it back to the person battling.
I have fit well over 100 wigs
There is one story that sticks with me the most.
It was a quiet early morning.
I had a wig client
Joni had a client with almost waist length hair who only wanted a trim.
As I am shaving off my clients hair Joni's client catches a glimpse of the hair coming off my client and asks what is going on.
Joni fills her in and with tears rolling down her face she decides then and there that she is going to donate her hair.
My client was crying
Joni's client was crying
Joni and I were crying
Tissues all around
Everyone ended the hour smiling.
Our hair isn't who we are.
It doesn't make us pretty.
We don't get strength from it.
We are who we are because of circumstances in our lives.
Our hearts make us pretty.
Our strength comes from friends, family, love, prayer.
Our strength comes from knowing we aren't alone.
If we for even a minute can help someone feel not alone
to feel powerful
to feel strong
to feel pretty
or to smile
then we have succeeded.
Nothing overflows my cup more than a woman who looks at me with new hair and tears in her eyes
that says
"thank you for making me feel strong and pretty again"
My heart overflows.
That is why we do it.
If you or someone you know is in need of a wig please have them call the salon
503-338-3864
Peace and love, love, love
Kallie
*if you have questions please send a Facebook message
** we are always accepting wig donations.
