Mercedes Brown
Owner, Mercedes Brown—The Hair Boutique With Purpose
“I started the free wig campaign after a customer’s daughter came into my store to inquire about a wig for her mother who was waiting in the car. She was too weak to come in because she had just completed her second round of chemo. Her story touched my heart, and I wanted to do more than just sell her a wig. I wanted to give her something that would bring joy and a little hope.
A cancer diagnosis is scary all by itself. And when you add in hair loss due to treatments, the entire experience can be traumatic. Oftentimes these women can no longer work due to treatment side effects, which makes it even harder to afford a quality wig. I believe it’s important that these women feel a sense of normalcy as they go out in public. And through this wig giveaway, we’re able to give them just that plus more…