United Salons of America Joins Forces with Hair We Share to Make a Difference
In an inspiring collaboration prominently featured in Beauty Affair LI magazine, United Salons of America and Hair We Share have joined forces to transform lives through the power of hair donations. Highlighted by Beauty Affair for its profound community impact, this partnership showcases the beauty industry's dedication to meaningful change.
The initiative is driven by Jo Marie, a master stylist at Bangz Hair & Color Lounge and a dedicated Beauty Council Member, who recognized the urgent need to support Hair We Share, a nonprofit co-founded by Dean Riskin and Suzanne Chimera. Hair We Share creates custom human hair wigs for those experiencing medical hair loss, facing increasing demands exacerbated by the pandemic.
In the Beauty Affair feature, Suzanne Chimera detailed the pandemic's profound impact:
"The pandemic dealt a devastating blow to salons, but at Hair We Share, we've seen a silver lining. In the aftermath, we received an overwhelming 80,000+ generous hair donations. This influx also brings significant manufacturing expenses."
United Salons of America responded with a straightforward yet powerful strategy: salons nationwide register, host fundraisers, and donate portions of their proceeds to Hair We Share. As Beauty Affair underscores, this movement ignites creativity and awareness, inspiring salons to find innovative fundraising methods.
Jo Marie, spotlighted in Beauty Affair, emphasized salons' imaginative fundraising efforts:
"People have been so helpful, getting super creative with finding ways to raise money and awareness."
This collective spirit drives the initiative's ongoing success.
Dean Riskin, co-founder of Hair We Share, expressed the heartfelt commitment featured prominently in Beauty Affair:
“Every wig, every donation, and every moment of connection with our recipients is a testament to kindness and compassion.”
With Beauty Affair showcasing this incredible collaboration, the message reaches further, encouraging more salons and supporters to join the cause. To become involved, visit unitedsalonsofamerica.com and hairweshare.org.
Participating Salons and Beauticians
The Beauty Affair LI feature also highlights a diverse group of salons and beauty providers that have stepped up to join this meaningful campaign. The participating businesses include Bangz Hair & Color Lounge in Bellmore (led by Jo Marie and Richard Rubenstein), Runway Couture, Kings Landing Barber Shop, Permanent Touch Cosmetics, Boost Your Beauty Med Spa, and Greg Buttle. Together, they are donating a portion of their service proceeds during the fundraiser to support the creation of custom wigs for individuals experiencing medical hair loss .
About Hair We Share
Hair We Share is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing custom human hair wigs to individuals experiencing medical hair loss. Founded by Dean Riskin and Suzanne Chimera, Hair We Share brings dignity and compassion to those navigating challenging health conditions through the generous support of hair and financial donors.
About United Salons of America
United Salons of America is a collaborative network of salons committed to making a positive difference through creative fundraising initiatives. Founded by Jo Marie, the organization supports Hair We Share by engaging salons nationwide to participate in raising awareness and funds for this impactful cause.
About Beauty Affair LI
Beauty Affair is a prestigious Long Island publication dedicated to showcasing the best of the beauty industry, including community-driven initiatives, innovative trends, and impactful stories. Beauty Affair highlights collaborations like the partnership between United Salons of America and Hair We Share, underscoring the beauty industry's power to create meaningful change.
