Giving Back

Wigs For Kids

The various causes of hair loss in children don’t result in just physical suffering. The change in their appearance can drastically undermine their self-image and sabotage their self-esteem. To help heal the pain of these struggles, Certified Cosmetic Therapist Jeffrey Paul founded Wigs for Kids, a non-profit hair donation organization that has been serving children suffering from hair loss since 1981.

Wigs for Kids is a cooperative effort among Certified Cosmetic Therapists throughout North America who share a common goal. “Children shouldn’t have to worry about how they look, especially when they’re in the middle of a health crisis,” says Jeffrey Paul. “We want to give these kids the opportunity to feel good about themselves again.”

The value of the Hair Replacement Systems Wigs for Kids provides is approximately $1,800. “These are custom-made Hair Replacements,” says Jeffrey Paul. “Each prosthesis is hand-tied and is made completely from human hair. We make sure they look just like a child’s own hair.”

“They won’t come off on the baseball field or in the playground,” he adds. “Kids can count on them. And because kids look just the way they did before, they feel better about themselves. They look in the mirror and their eyes light up. To see that light in their eyes – that’s priceless.”

Giving Back To Our Industry

The Salon Disegno Scholarship has been established to give $500 to five different students at Gwinnett Technical College over the next five years. This is our way of fueling the passion for our industry in the next generation of beauty professionals.

Giving Back To Our Global Community

Timbali Crafts is an income-generating project for women in Swaziland, Africa. This tiny nation has the world’s highest HIV/AIDS rate and the lowest life expectancy. The women who create Timbali Crafts are all volunteer cooks at feeding centers for orphans and vulnerable children in their rural communities.