S2E05 Hair We Share, with Suzanne Chimera

Today's guest is Suzanne Chimera. She is a Cosmetologist and has worked with Manny Roberts Hair Replacement since 1994. Suzanne started Hair We Share in 2014 after 20 years of working with clients with all types of hair loss. Her goal was to take away the financial burden associated with quality wigs. The mission of Hair We Share is to help maintain dignity, confidence and self-esteem to those affected by medical hair loss. Hair We Share is the only not-for-profit that services people of all ages with any type of medical hair loss. Suzanne works tirelessly to include anyone who needs her service. I reached out to Suzanne in early June when I was feeling like so many of us. Out of control, wanting to help with regards to BLM, and on a small level, I realized I could do my minute part by learning about the possible disparities there may be in the hair loss community. This episode covers a lot, from the challenges of hair donations and processing, the correct way to donate a ponytail, and the desire for hair donations that will suit the needs of underserved populations that are looking for a more genuine image reflected back to them in the mirror.  To find out more about Hair We Share, please check out the show notes for their website and social media links. If you are interested in donating your hair to this great cause, please print off their how-to directions to make sure it is a smooth process. I was amazed at how important the details are after talking with Suzanne. https://hairweshare.org/  https://www.facebook.com/hairweshare https://www.instagram.com/hair_we_share/ Rai Bausch's Hair: A  Documentary on Hair Donation YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P81b8cgtWwQ  Support the showAlopecia Life provides free resources for school and home education, including a growing list of alopecia books, education videos on YouTube, links to support groups within the US, UK, Canada and more. You will also find access to Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, the Alopecia 101 free course, paid Alopecia Roadmap course for parents of children living with alopecia, and personalized coaching. Together, we can make a difference. To find out more, https://www.alopecialife.com/