Breast Cancer Survivor's Quest to Address Wigs for Women of Color | MANE

Описание: Dianne Austin's journey through breast cancer is a testament to strength and resilience. Here's how her experience ignited a new mission that allowed her to pioneer culturally relevant wigs which were accessible and inclusive for cancer fighters. #BreastCancerAwareness #MANE ‪@coilstolocs6692‬
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This episode of Mane shares the inspiring journey of two sisters who founded a business to provide coily and curly wigs for women going through chemotherapy and experiencing hair loss. The sisters, Dianne Austin and Pamela Shaddock, recognized the lack of representation in medical hair loss spaces and aimed to address this issue by offering wigs that resonate with cultural and individual identity, emphasizing the importance of feeling beautiful and comfortable during the healing process.

After Dianne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, she was informed that her chemotherapy would cause her to lose hair, and she was prescribed a wig from a cancer center boutique. Frustrated by the lack of wig options that reflected her natural hair type and pattern, Dianne and her sister Pamela decided to embark on a journey that led to the creation of a unique business.

They recognized that there's a powerful connection between culture, self-identity, and the healing process, and they wanted to be able to empower women to maintain their dignity, self-esteem, and cultural identity even in the face of a challenging health crisis.

The importance of hair in the Black community cannot be overstated, as it is often considered the ‘crowning glory.' For individuals undergoing chemotherapy, hair loss can be emotionally devastating. It's crucial that these women can find wigs that resonate with their cultural identity and appearance, allowing them to recognize themselves in the mirror. The ability to regain control and feel beautiful during such a difficult time is vital to the healing process.

By providing wigs that cater to a diverse range of hair types and patterns, they are breaking down barriers and bringing inclusion and diversity to medical hair loss spaces, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by cancer.

#Inclusion #HairLoss #WigsForCancer #Health #Culture #SelfIdentity #ChemoHairLoss #Healing #HairTexture

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Breast Cancer Survivor's Quest to Address Wigs for Women of Color | MANE