“tlc”
www.tlcdirect.org
“tlc” (tender loving care) is a not-for-profit website and catalog of the American Cancer Society. Their mission is to help women cope during and after cancer treatments by providing wigs and other hair loss products (plus how-to information) as well as mastectomy products.
Appearances
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mays Clinic, Floor 2, near Elevator T, ACB2.1502 I
Houston, Texas
713-563-8200
Appearances is a unique resource for helping patients keep a positive self-image. Staffed by certified prosthesis fitters and trained volunteers, the shop is stocked with special items to complement the cancer patient’s lifestyle. In addition to breast prosthetics, products especially geared to cancer patients — from clothing and headgear to cosmetic items and accessories, fill the shelves. If a doctor recommends it, chances are that the shop will carry it — and if not, the product can often be ordered.
Survivor Gals
Specialty Products & Salon
Plano, Texas / Fort Worth, Texas / Irving, Texas
www.survivorgals.com
Jennifer Grunwald owner of Survivor Gals has dedicated this store in memory of her mother-in-law, Lori Grunwald. Survivor Gals Plano is a beautiful full service hair salon for everyone combined with a specialty boutique for women who are going through cancer treatments, who have alopecia or those who just want a wig. They offer a full line of mastectomy products for immediately after surgery and into the future. You will also find a full line of wigs and scarves for those who suffer hair loss.
Survivor Gals is now open to serve the people in the Fort Worth area. They are located in the Baylor All Saints Hospital in the Joan Katz Breast Center across the hall from Starbucks.
Paula Dean, Certified Oncology Esthetician, Massage Therapist, CIDESCO Diplomat
Fredricksburg, Texas
214-893-7546
830-990-7958
Paula Dean has worked in the beauty industry for over 35 years and is the owner of a private spa in Fredericksburg, Texas since 2007 after moving from the Dallas-Ft.Worth Metroplex. She has expanded her current spa services to include facials, body massage and paramedical/camouflage make-up for individuals with or recovering from cancer. Paula underwent extensive training to keep her practice on the cutting edge in this new and very specialized area of oncology care. Clients who battle cancer deserve safe care, effective protocols, and products formulated for their compromised skin whether face or body. She is delighted to include the Eazy Brow System for her clients who suffered with eyebrow issues.
Ernie’s Appearance Center
Baylor Hospital Sammons Cancer Center
Dallas, Texas
214-820-8282
Ernie’s is a special boutique available to help you look and feel your best during your
cancer treatment. Ernie’s offers products and services that minimize the effects of cancer
therapy. A certified fitter is available to help meet your needs.
Total Image Hair Salon & Hair Restoration
Addison, Texas
www.yourhairimage.com
Services:
- Eyebrow Enhancement
- Multi therapeutic system for Hair Restoration
- Professional Designer Haircuts
- Shampoo & Style
- Color Services
- Professional Scalp Treatments
The BeauBeau: Beautiful Scarves for Beautiful Heads
www.4women.com
susan@4women.com
Ph: (941) 361-2408
The BeauBeau scarf is a fun, fashionable, and comfortable alternative to wearing a wig for women and girls. Every detail is specifically designed for those of us without hair. The beaubeau is pre-designed and sized for maximum comfort and security. No tying or adjusting is required. Every scarf comes with a matching scrunchie and is lined in luxurious soft cotton. The beaubeau comes in over 350 different fabrics from casual to elegant. Just because you have lost our hair does not mean you have lost your sense of style. 4women.com also offers other fashionable solutions to women with medical hair loss.
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation
www.naaf.org
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), headquartered in San Rafael, CA, supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, supports those with the disease, and educates the public about alopecia areata. NAAF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and a prestigious Scientific Advisory Council. Founded in 1981, NAAF is widely regarded as the largest, most influential and most representative foundation associated with alopecia areata.
All About You
Wig Boutique & Cancer Recovery Salon
Plano, Texas
www.allaboutyouplano.com
Tracy Gomez owner of All About You and her experienced and compassionate team are dedicated to providing exceptional services and the best products on the market to help those on the road to recovery. All About You broke new ground as the first cancer recovery salon in the entire Dallas metroplex and surrounding areas.
Special Needs by Gloria
Dallas, Texas
www.specialneedsbygloria.4t.com
Wigs and boutique, fashion and glamour. Products and services available for hair loss, men, women and children. Hairpieces, turbans, hats and scarves. Personal service to all people in a pampered atmosphere. Professional, licensed stylists.
Women’s Health Boutique
Dallas, Texas
www.whbdallas.com
Women’s Health Boutique grew out of two daughters’ love for their mother. Vicki Dortch Jones and her sister, Seleta Dortch Lovell, founded Women’s Health Boutique, “because women deserve attention to their special needs.” We are here to help you look and feel great. Women’s Health Boutique offers a comfortable, dignified and discreet alternative to shopping for health-related merchandise. We offer some of the best and most innovative products and services with the compassion and heart of a close friend; our atmosphere is always caring and helpful.
Bald Girls Do Lunch®
Thea Chassin, Founder and President
www.BaldGirlsDoLunch.org
info@baldgirlsdolunch.org
Ph: (914) 945-0245 or (800) 578-5332
twitter: @alopecia / Facebook: Thea Chassin
Founded in 2007, Bald Girls Do Lunch is the award-winning nonprofit and only organization created specifically for women with alopecia. The influential Bald Girls Do Lunch network supports women around the world: in person, online and on the web. Dynamic and practical strategies for successful living with alopecia today bring kudos to Thea Chassin’s inspirational and effective program. Bald Girls Do Lunch is the go-to alopecia resource for women of all ages as well as for the parents of tomorrow’s young women: from beauty and styling to relationship strategies, research updates and more. The Bald Girls philosophy embraces and encourages all lifestyle choices: wigs, hats, scarves and the bald look. To learn about the BGDL Signature Brow products, contact info@baldgirlsdolunch.org.
