Welcome to our Best of 2017: Wigs For Kids series! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be looking back at some of your favorite posts and sharing some of the transformations we’re watched this year!
At Wigs For Kids, we help children with many different reasons for their hair loss. This posts is part of our Hair Loss Solutions TV program, which will coming back with new episodes in 2018!
Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “I’m tearing my hair out” when frustrated, worried, or angry? You’ve probably snickered at the comment and gone about your day without giving it a second thought. But the truth is, 1 in 25 people struggle with compulsive hair pulling to a clinical level.
This is called Trichotillomania, or a neurobiological and behavior disorder that makes it very difficult to resist the urge to pull the hair. Dr. Renae Reinardy, a clinical psychologist of body-focused repetitive behaviors who has been treating this disorder for 17 years, says that as common as the disorder is, it’s never talked about because those with the disorder suffer in silence.
The significant hair loss caused by the condition leads to feelings of shame and lack of confidence, convincing many kids, women, and men to keep the disorder a secret. Luckily, more and more people are realizing they aren’t alone and are opening up about Trichotillomania.
In this episode of Hair Loss Solutions TV, you’ll hear more from Dr. Reinardy about:
If you’re experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, learn more about solutions available to you on the Jeffrey Paul Blog.
Gracelyn is 11 years old and in the sixth grade. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019, and due to chemo and radiation experienced hair loss. Thankfully, this courageous and brave child is in remission and tumor free. Gracelyn received a wig from Wigs for Kids. Gracelyn bravely and confidently embraced her hair […]
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Help bring joy, confidence and smiles to children experiencing hair loss. Wigs for Kids provides human hair wigs to children experiencing medical related hair loss, and at no cost to them. The minimum production cost for a wig is $1,800. Every child that receives a wig for the first time, also gets the products to […]
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Date: November 30, 2023 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: 2375 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 Wigs for Kids at OSU has partnered with Fives Up at High on November 30, 8-10 PM to host a fundraiser for Wigs for Kids. The first 25 to attend for Wigs for Kids will receive a wristband; Fives Up at High […]
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