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Linda Rieschel
Nini's Niche Novato, CA
Now for my favorite recommendation:
The American Cancer Society - 1-800-227-2345. Website: www.cancer.org. If you are a woman undergoing chemotherapy, call the ACS to find out about the numerous free programs which have been created especially for you. Need a ride to your chemotherapy treatment? How about a wig? The ACS provides both at no charge to any cancer patient currently in treatment (arrange for your free wig by calling the 800 number listed above).
Have chemotherapy treatments caused worries about make up or hair? Register to attend the ACS's free "Look Good Feel Better" program. It's a 2 hour session devoted to female cancer patients and it does just what the name implies; makes you look good and feel better! You get a fabulous bag full of wonderful cosmetics, and presentation by a Licensed Cosmetolgist and/or a Licensed Esthetician. The program covers make up, hair issues and includes a discussion on the different types of wigs, headwraps and accessories on the market today.
Take advantage of what the American Cancer Society offers; it is absolutely free. It's a great organization to which I am proud to refer my customers!
Here are some recommendations of cosmetic services for women in Northern California:
It's hard for those of us who have lost our hair to have any kind of facial treatment or procedure done without feeling very self conscious. I've been very fortunate to have found some terrific resources myself here in Northern California. Below I share my favorite local women-owned businesses.
I've found a fabulous place for inner and outer healing at Beauty Body Wellness in Larkspur, CA, owned by Anna Marie Colavito, Larkspur, CA - Anne Marie takes my hair loss in stride, which allows me to remove my hair piece without embarrassment. She makes me feel at home, and gives me the most wonderful cellular rejuvenation treatment. These treatments have helped my rosacea enormously. I love feeling pampered, and appreciate the luxury Anna Marie provides in a private spa setting. She has a location in New York, as well as 3 in California: El Segundo, San Francisco and Larkspur. Check out her site at www.beautybodywellness.com.
Charle Dewitt ,San Rafael and Carlsbad, CA - If you are looking for a truly fabulous hair piece or hair piece stylist, you need look no further than Charle Dewitt. With an international following, the famous Charle sells human hair, ready made and custom made hair pieces, and has studios in San Rafael and Carlsbad, California. Check out her website at www.charle.com.
Brenda Moretti, San Rafael and Petaluma, CA - Brenda is a recent addition to my list of fabulous resources. She is a hair stylist who divides her time between Charle...a hair studio in the San Rafael location, and the Sorella Hair Studio in Petaluma. Brenda is also a volunteer for the American Cancer Society's Look Good Feel Better Program. She is a kind, patient and very talented hair piece stylist who has worked with many women undergoing chemotherapy, helping them feel beautiful again. Brenda can be reached at707-695-4392.
Diane Keels, Novato, CA - Diane offers eyebrow waxing, facials, hand and foot treatments, and just about anything else you can think of to make you feel beautiful and pampered. Located in a charming and lovely studio near downtown Novato, CA, Diane is wonderfully sensitive and supportive to women with hair loss, and the minute you enter her studio, you know you'll be well taken care of. For information on her services, give her a call at 415-878-0226.
Barbara Cameron, San Rafael, CA - Barbara is a very kind, very talented stylist who sells a line of upscale synthetic hair pieces and styles them in a private area of her San Rafael salon. Barbara is also a volunteer for the American Cancer Society's Look Good Feel Better Program. For information or an appointment, call Barbara at 415-457-8729.
Be sure and tell these special ladies that Linda from Nini's Niche sent you!