Stylist Stories

Stylist Spotlight: Emily Pake In Burlington, North Carolina, stylist Emily Pake brings her talents to Altered Image Salon, where she specializes in bold, vibrant color, dimensional looks, and razor cuts. With nine years of experience behind the chair, Emily loves transforming her clients and helping them feel confident in their personal style. Emily began volunteering […]

In South Carolina, stylist Larah Jackson is making a meaningful impact for kids across North America. Since 2023, Larah has partnered with Wigs For Kids at her salon, The Hard Part Men’s Grooming. She supports our mission in two powerful ways: by harvesting ponytails from generous hair donors as a volunteer Hair Donation Specialist (HDS), […]

Stylist Spotlight: Joscelyn Laurence Near San Antonio, Texas, stylist Joscelyn Laurence runs Outside The Lines Salon, a space she opened in 2012 to balance her passion for hairstyling with her dedication to motherhood. True to its name, nothing about her salon is cookie-cutter — every service reflects her client’s lifestyle, budget, and confidence at home. […]

What began as a simple toothache turned into a life-changing journey for 7-year-old Gabby. When her family took her to the dentist, X-rays revealed something far more serious — the problem wasn’t her teeth. Gabby had a jaw tumor and was diagnosed with mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer. Her case […]

Stylist Spotlight: Rich Banick In Dunmore, Pennsylvania, stylist and photographer Rich Banick is redefining the hair donation experience. As a volunteer Hair Donation Specialist (HDS) for Wigs For Kids, Rich combines precision hairstyling with professional photography, turning every donation into a moment worth celebrating. A Haircut That Makes a Difference Rich’s salon isn’t just about […]

Alopecia is a challenging journey, and for Ethan, it has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Diagnosed in November 2022, Ethan lost all of his hair except for his eyebrows and eyelashes. After months of regrowth, Ethan’s hair returned over the summer but the progress was short-lived, as emotional stress from bullying caused him to […]

When stylist Cathy Leite decided she wanted to truly understand what her clients were experiencing, she took a bold step—she shaved her head and wore wigs for five years. “I wanted to feel what they feel every day,” she explained, “so I could really understand what they were sharing with me and what they needed.” That empathy […]

Maddie is 6 years old and loves dancing and gymnastics. She likes to watch Kids2Kids on YouTube and watches hockey games with her family. Maddie lost her hair due to cancer treatments, and really missed having it. That’s when her family turned to Wigs For Kids for help. They applied to the Wigs For Kids […]

“We all help each other through the hard things. I want to be there to help these children through their hard times,” says Sherrill. Sherrill Graff, owner of Creative Salon in Boulder City, Nevada, has been a dedicated volunteer stylist with Wigs For Kids for the past five years. A seasoned professional since 1983, Sherrill specializes in razor cuts, […]