The first lady stepped off Air Force One during the Obama family's recent mini-vacation out West wearing a pair of moss-colored shorts. They were not the kind of knee-grazing Bermudas or pedal pushers that the fashion industry has long advocated as work-appropriate sportswear during the summer months. They were not tailored, nor were they masquerading as a skirt. Michelle Obama was wearing play shorts -- the kind of casual cotton fare that a woman might choose for a family outing when her itinerary includes hiking around the rim of the Grand Canyon on a hot summer day, which is precisely what the first lady was going to do.
Obama, who joined the president and their two daughters for an excursion to the national park, looked like any other American tourist. Indeed, many sad-sack sightseers could take a few lessons from her style. The shorts fit her figure; she was not wearing a souvenir top that read: "My family went to Washington and all I got was this lousy T-shirt." She was not sporting a fanny pack. Or wearing beaten-up rubber flip-flops. She looked fine.
But that doesn't make the ensemble okay.
(Kind and civil enemies of fashion: Do I have more pressing concerns on my to-discuss list? Yes, I do. But I'm sandwiching this in between negotiating world peace and restricting short selling on Wall Street.)
The noteworthy aspect of Obama's ensemble is that in recent history, first ladies have rarely dressed so informally in public, particularly as they are emerging from Air Force One while a phalanx of photographers stands ready to record the moment. This exclusive group of women might have dressed in a relaxed manner -- khakis or jeans, for instance -- but it was always in a way that suggested that they were keenly aware of the ever-present cameras. None of them revealed as much leg as the current first lady, either -- a fact that has been duly noted on the Internet by a nation that gets more squeamish about an artfully photographed nude than it does over a naked body lying in a pool of fake blood on an episode of "Law & Order."
Of course, none of the other recent first ladies was an avid fitness buff. Magazine articles were not dedicated to speculation about their workout routines. Obama's thigh-skimming shorts speak to body confidence and athleticism rather than fashion, sex appeal or coquettishness. The first lady, after all, was wearing trail shoes with her shorts, not gladiator sandals.
The image of Obama in her shorts was strikingly modern. And for a long time, modern was not a word typically associated with the role of first lady. The women who have most recently occupied that nebulous position often seemed terribly constrained by its traditions, by the contradictory demands of the public, by the desire to do the nation proud and by the need to live a fulfilling and authentic life. Balancing all that is impossible, and so these women have cherry-picked some things that are inviolable and gone on from there. The public has been free to applaud or criticize each woman's choices. The resulting analysis has had first ladies declared, among other things: elitist, dowdy and tragic victims of chauvinism.
Bringing up the subject of the current first lady's shorts -- indeed even admitting to noticing them -- already has people booting up their laptops and taking big, gulping swigs of self-righteousness before firing off e-mails and tweets declaring the whole discussion pointless. But until the West Wing -- and not the East -- starts regularly fielding inquiries regarding china patterns, decorators and the menu for upcoming White House dinners and luncheons, the first lady will be burdened with matters of aesthetics. And her person remains the primary device in communicating her philosophy.
In this case, Obama has espoused an aesthetic rooted in realism and inclusion, as evidenced by a White House that embraces poetry jams, country music and classical technique, as well as formal dinners that get funky with Earth, Wind & Fire.
Fashion can be an indispensable tool for delivering a message about approachability and empathy. But that doesn't mean it would be a good idea for the first lady to wear a pink velour Juicy Couture track suit when she travels, no matter how real and modern and comfortable it might be. No matter that so many other women of her generation choose travel clothes that mimic pajamas. When the first couple disembarks from Air Force One, military personnel stand at attention, shutters click and minions scurry. It's not as though they are climbing out of their own personal RV with their backpacks -- like celebrities caught unawares by the paparazzi.
Ultimately, the first lady can't be -- nor should she be -- just like everyone else. Hers is a life of responsibilities and privileges. She gets the fancy jet. She has to dress for the ride.
Unlike the president, whose entire life, down to his medical history, is available for public scrutiny, or the first children, whose lives are almost entirely private, the first lady lives in a constant tug-of-war between the private and the public. Her private family vacation might have called for sport shorts. Her very public descent from Air Force One would have been less jarring -- what with two stern servicemen standing ramrod-straight and the bulletproof presidential "beast" waiting -- if her attire had been more polished. Was a suit required? A fancy dress? Or any kind of dress, for that matter? Absolutely not. This is 2009, after all, not 1950. But there's a difference between shorts that could be worn jogging and those that one might wear to a backyard barbecue.
Or at least that's as it should be. The reality is that a good portion of the culture has become loudly vocal about how clothes don't matter and how it's snobbish or shallow to suggest that they do. But clothes are part of our broader aesthetic obligation to each other. That commitment pushes homeowners to mow their lawns and not be a blight to the neighborhood. It makes them think twice before painting their houses in psychedelic stripes. The desire to be aesthetically respectful means guests give consideration to what they wear to a friend's wedding or mourners take care in how they dress for a loved one's funeral.
In the White House, the aesthetic demands are higher than they are on Main Street. There are no neat rules, only confounding expectations. First ladies often get caught up in a desire not to appear elitist -- the lingering aftermath of Nancy Reagan's painful lessons in ready-to-wear borrowing. But few observers seem to remember that Rosalynn Carter took her share of criticism for wearing a recycled dress to her husband's inauguration. How miserly!, critics clucked.
Avoiding the appearance of queenly behavior is politically wise. But it does American culture no favors if a first lady tries so hard to be average that she winds up looking common.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Hopes up for RP’s bet in Miss Universe beauty tilt in Bahamas
All is set for the most prestigious beauty pageant, the 2009 Miss Universe contest, which will be held at the Imperial Ballroom of the Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas Sunday night (Monday morning in the Philippines).
There are no clear frontrunners in this year’s contest, but Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo is one of the favorites to win the coveted cape, scepter, and crown, experts said.
“Let me start off by saying this year would probably be the hardest one to pinpoint a clear winner from the get go. It makes it more interesting and it’s anybody’s game. I have carefully assessed all more than 80 plus delegates, and only these 30 girls I see make it,’’ a missosology beauty expert said.
Among those predicted to make it to the Top 15 are candidates from Kosovo, France, USA, Czech Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Russia, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Japan, Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Indonesia, Philippines, Belgium, and Jamaica.
A beauty pageant expert, however, predicted Miss Kosovo to win the crown. But an American bettor said Miss Australia is the favorite to win the pageant.
Venezuela’s Dayana Mendoza is the present holder of the Miss Universe title.
If Manalo makes it to the Top 15, it will mark the end of the 10-year drought for the Philippines in the contest. The last time the Philippines made it to the semifinals was in 1999 when Miriam Quiambao won first runner-up honors.
The United States holds the record for the most number of winners, with seven. It is followed by Puerto Rico and Venezuela with five each. The Philippines has two winners.
The 84 contestants were judged in three categories – in swimsuit, in evening gown and interview – during the preliminary rounds. From there, the judges selected the Top 15 delegates, whose names will be announced on Sunday night.
Organizers said before the pageant night, the last few days for the contestants were spent on rehearsals and a grand parade in the Bahamas.
During the pageant night, the winners for Miss Photogenic and People’s Choice Award will also be announced. The public can still vote for their favorite candidates through the Internet.
The Miss Universe organization has announced that this year’s judges are Dean Cain, actor and producer who is best known for his TV portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman; Colin Cowie, author/television personality/designer to the stars; Gerry DeVeaux, award-winning producer, songwriter and style guru; Farouk, founder and chairman of CHI Hair Care; Heather Kerzner, philanthropist and ambassador for Kerzner International and its many resorts, including Atlantis, Paradise Island;Richard LeFrak, chairman, president and CEO, LeFrak Organization; George Maloof Jr., professional sports mogul and hotelier; Valeria Mazza, international supermodel; Matthew Rolston, leading photographer and director; Andre Leon Talley, award-winning writer and editor; Tamara Tunie, actress, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"; and Keisha Whitaker, fashion maven and founder of the Kissable Couture lip gloss line.
As earlier announced, performers during the show are hip-hop superstar Flo Rida, reality star Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan will host the live telecast.
The first Miss Universe pageant was held in Long Beach, California, in 1952. Armi Kuusela from Finland won the contest. However, Kuusela gave up her title when she married Filipino tycoon Virgilio Hilario.
There are no clear frontrunners in this year’s contest, but Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo is one of the favorites to win the coveted cape, scepter, and crown, experts said.
“Let me start off by saying this year would probably be the hardest one to pinpoint a clear winner from the get go. It makes it more interesting and it’s anybody’s game. I have carefully assessed all more than 80 plus delegates, and only these 30 girls I see make it,’’ a missosology beauty expert said.
Among those predicted to make it to the Top 15 are candidates from Kosovo, France, USA, Czech Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Russia, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Japan, Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Indonesia, Philippines, Belgium, and Jamaica.
A beauty pageant expert, however, predicted Miss Kosovo to win the crown. But an American bettor said Miss Australia is the favorite to win the pageant.
Venezuela’s Dayana Mendoza is the present holder of the Miss Universe title.
If Manalo makes it to the Top 15, it will mark the end of the 10-year drought for the Philippines in the contest. The last time the Philippines made it to the semifinals was in 1999 when Miriam Quiambao won first runner-up honors.
The United States holds the record for the most number of winners, with seven. It is followed by Puerto Rico and Venezuela with five each. The Philippines has two winners.
The 84 contestants were judged in three categories – in swimsuit, in evening gown and interview – during the preliminary rounds. From there, the judges selected the Top 15 delegates, whose names will be announced on Sunday night.
Organizers said before the pageant night, the last few days for the contestants were spent on rehearsals and a grand parade in the Bahamas.
During the pageant night, the winners for Miss Photogenic and People’s Choice Award will also be announced. The public can still vote for their favorite candidates through the Internet.
The Miss Universe organization has announced that this year’s judges are Dean Cain, actor and producer who is best known for his TV portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman; Colin Cowie, author/television personality/designer to the stars; Gerry DeVeaux, award-winning producer, songwriter and style guru; Farouk, founder and chairman of CHI Hair Care; Heather Kerzner, philanthropist and ambassador for Kerzner International and its many resorts, including Atlantis, Paradise Island;Richard LeFrak, chairman, president and CEO, LeFrak Organization; George Maloof Jr., professional sports mogul and hotelier; Valeria Mazza, international supermodel; Matthew Rolston, leading photographer and director; Andre Leon Talley, award-winning writer and editor; Tamara Tunie, actress, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"; and Keisha Whitaker, fashion maven and founder of the Kissable Couture lip gloss line.
As earlier announced, performers during the show are hip-hop superstar Flo Rida, reality star Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan will host the live telecast.
The first Miss Universe pageant was held in Long Beach, California, in 1952. Armi Kuusela from Finland won the contest. However, Kuusela gave up her title when she married Filipino tycoon Virgilio Hilario.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/08/photos-mady-gosselins-beauty-shop-meltdown
On Friday, RadarOnline.com reported that Reality TV mom Kate Gosselin took one of her eldest twins Mady for a day of pampering at a local salon--while it started looking like mother-daughter fun, new pics reveal a major meltdown from Cara after their treatment.
Click here for photos of Cara in tears leaving Planet Nails & Tans in Pennsylvania.
Mady, sporting some serious nails for an 8-year-old, wipes tears away as a concerned Kate escorts her to the car.
The soon-to-be-former Mrs. Jon Gosselin is sporting disposable flip flops and freshly painted toes.
While Mady could simply be having a moment, we hope it's not for lack of pedicure--lest Watergate repeat itself again.
Click here for photos of Cara in tears leaving Planet Nails & Tans in Pennsylvania.
Mady, sporting some serious nails for an 8-year-old, wipes tears away as a concerned Kate escorts her to the car.
The soon-to-be-former Mrs. Jon Gosselin is sporting disposable flip flops and freshly painted toes.
While Mady could simply be having a moment, we hope it's not for lack of pedicure--lest Watergate repeat itself again.
Friday, August 21, 2009
One in three teenagers shun a daily shower in favour of deodorant
A study of 11 to 19-year-old found more than two million (37 per cent) take the "shower in a can" option, using a deodorant instead of soap and water.
And not only are they more likely to use perfume (57 per cent) and mascara (58 per cent) every day than they are to use a body wash or shower gel (51 per cent), more than half don't wash every day.
Alexandra Richmond, senior beauty analyst at consumer analysts Mintel, who carried out the research, said: "An estimated £784 million is spent on beauty and personal care products by or for teens, but only a tiny proportion of beauty products on the shop shelves are specifically for teens.
"Today's teenagers have a keen sense of self and there is a very real need for more products that are relevant to teens.
"Finding a product that hits the right note could even encourage teens to wash more frequently."
The study found teenagers worry about smelling of body odour and use perfumes and deodorants to give them confidence, even if they haven't washed.
Perhaps because they want to mask the fact they haven't showered, smell is a key motivator for eight out of 10 teens when deciding which products they want to buy or use.
And youngsters are more likely to have a say in the purchase of products where scent is most important as almost nine in 10 teens choose their own deodorant or bodyspray rather than allowing their parents to choose it for them.
The study also found that despite countless products for acne, the spotty teenager stereotype persists.
Half of the country's teenagers suffer from spots or acne, yet less than one-in-four (24 per cent) use daily facial washes or wipes, while just 11 per cent use scrubs or specific spot treatments.
Ms Richmond said: "Skincare education is of key importance to this young age group, especially boys, who do not pick up this kind of information from the media in the way that girls do.
"Despite the fact they may not wash every day, cosmetics and toiletries form an important part of many teenagers' grooming routine and it is unsurprising therefore that they want to have a lot of say over the products that they use.
"Eight in 10 teens and teens have a say in the purchase of more than three products in their routine with one in five teenagers choosing 10 or more product purchases themselves, not leaving it to their parents to decide.
"Boys are as likely as girls to influence the deodorant or bodyspray that they use, although girls do typically take a greater interest in the cosmetics and toiletries products that they use. This reinforces the gender divide that carries through into adulthood.
"However, boys are also particular when it comes to choosing their hair styling products. This offers them an opportunity to express their individuality through their hairstyle and isn't necessarily regarded as girlie."
And not only are they more likely to use perfume (57 per cent) and mascara (58 per cent) every day than they are to use a body wash or shower gel (51 per cent), more than half don't wash every day.
Alexandra Richmond, senior beauty analyst at consumer analysts Mintel, who carried out the research, said: "An estimated £784 million is spent on beauty and personal care products by or for teens, but only a tiny proportion of beauty products on the shop shelves are specifically for teens.
"Today's teenagers have a keen sense of self and there is a very real need for more products that are relevant to teens.
"Finding a product that hits the right note could even encourage teens to wash more frequently."
The study found teenagers worry about smelling of body odour and use perfumes and deodorants to give them confidence, even if they haven't washed.
Perhaps because they want to mask the fact they haven't showered, smell is a key motivator for eight out of 10 teens when deciding which products they want to buy or use.
And youngsters are more likely to have a say in the purchase of products where scent is most important as almost nine in 10 teens choose their own deodorant or bodyspray rather than allowing their parents to choose it for them.
The study also found that despite countless products for acne, the spotty teenager stereotype persists.
Half of the country's teenagers suffer from spots or acne, yet less than one-in-four (24 per cent) use daily facial washes or wipes, while just 11 per cent use scrubs or specific spot treatments.
Ms Richmond said: "Skincare education is of key importance to this young age group, especially boys, who do not pick up this kind of information from the media in the way that girls do.
"Despite the fact they may not wash every day, cosmetics and toiletries form an important part of many teenagers' grooming routine and it is unsurprising therefore that they want to have a lot of say over the products that they use.
"Eight in 10 teens and teens have a say in the purchase of more than three products in their routine with one in five teenagers choosing 10 or more product purchases themselves, not leaving it to their parents to decide.
"Boys are as likely as girls to influence the deodorant or bodyspray that they use, although girls do typically take a greater interest in the cosmetics and toiletries products that they use. This reinforces the gender divide that carries through into adulthood.
"However, boys are also particular when it comes to choosing their hair styling products. This offers them an opportunity to express their individuality through their hairstyle and isn't necessarily regarded as girlie."
Ask Strangers for Medical Advice
Some people just can’t get rid of their acne, or chronic pain, or psoriasis, no matter what treatment their doctor recommends. Now, just like looking for a hotel recommendation, they can turn to strangers with the same ailments for advice at an online community called CureTogether.
The website is much like Yelp, but its members review remedies, instead of restaurants and barber shops. It allows anyone who is facing a tough medical decision to draw upon the experience of crowds.
“People with acne report treatments they have tried and rank how well they worked,” said Alexandra Carmichael, co-founder of the website. “Everyone else with acne can then see the community stats.”
The same goes for 350 other conditions including migraines, insomnia, irritable bowel, and acid reflux.
Whole Foods and other retailers peddle countless alternative medicine products, but there is very little data about whether those substances work, and even less incentive for a big drug companies to find out. This may be part of what is driving a trend toward DIY health tracking.
Though it’s not a substitute for professional medical care, members of the CureTogether community can share their experiences with every treatment they’ve tried and help others decide what to buy, how to change their behavior, or what to ask their doctor. Every bit of that user data is also available to researchers, so it could potentially cut the cost of evidence-based medicine research, studies that aim to evaluate the effectiveness of medical treatments.
To keep shameless drugmakers or herbmongers from tainting their information like disgruntled diners and restaurant owners try to do on Yelp at times, CureTogether has several security measures in place, including some active analysis of their log files.
Even if some bad apples make their way into the community, it may still be a better source of information than some peer-reviewed literature, since top scientists have been caught fabricating data about medications and Elsevier has published entire fake journals dedicated to bolstering the reputation of Merck drugs.
The website is much like Yelp, but its members review remedies, instead of restaurants and barber shops. It allows anyone who is facing a tough medical decision to draw upon the experience of crowds.
“People with acne report treatments they have tried and rank how well they worked,” said Alexandra Carmichael, co-founder of the website. “Everyone else with acne can then see the community stats.”
The same goes for 350 other conditions including migraines, insomnia, irritable bowel, and acid reflux.
Whole Foods and other retailers peddle countless alternative medicine products, but there is very little data about whether those substances work, and even less incentive for a big drug companies to find out. This may be part of what is driving a trend toward DIY health tracking.
Though it’s not a substitute for professional medical care, members of the CureTogether community can share their experiences with every treatment they’ve tried and help others decide what to buy, how to change their behavior, or what to ask their doctor. Every bit of that user data is also available to researchers, so it could potentially cut the cost of evidence-based medicine research, studies that aim to evaluate the effectiveness of medical treatments.
To keep shameless drugmakers or herbmongers from tainting their information like disgruntled diners and restaurant owners try to do on Yelp at times, CureTogether has several security measures in place, including some active analysis of their log files.
Even if some bad apples make their way into the community, it may still be a better source of information than some peer-reviewed literature, since top scientists have been caught fabricating data about medications and Elsevier has published entire fake journals dedicated to bolstering the reputation of Merck drugs.
Do hair loss and heart break go hand in hand?
In most successful relationships, couples accept that change is inevitable, for better or for worse. However a recent academic study indicates that one change can bring relationships to breaking point - hair loss, a condition affecting almost 15 million people in the UK.
According to ‘The Viviscal Report: The Hidden Impact of Hair Loss’ by Dr Nigel Hunt, Professor in Psychology at The University of Nottingham, hair loss causes sufferers to develop a mental distance from their previous life and actually feel they have become “someone else”, directly affecting the connection they have with their loved-ones. Furthermore, single sufferers can experience major confidence and self-esteem issues ultimately ruining their chances of approaching and meeting new people in the first place.
To help those wanting to find out more about the issue of hair loss, a new website managinghairloss.com has been launched. The expert-backed website supported by Viviscal, the natural nutritional hair loss supplements range, includes comprehensive information such as how to identify lifestyle choices that can influence the condition of your hair, advice on taking the first steps to dealing with hair loss and how to cope emotionally, as well as video testimonials documenting real-life accounts from hair loss sufferers and their experience.
Trichologist Eoin Wright, from the managinghairloss.com expert panel, has the following piece of advice to help stop hair loss having a negative impact on relationships:
“Talk. Take comfort and support from those close to you. Talking to your spouse, partner, siblings, or parents about your concerns can help reduce negative, detrimental feelings such as fear, stress or embarrassment. If speaking with a family member or close friend is not an option, find a local hair loss support group or your local hairdresser. Someone you trust can give you honest advice about whether they have noticed your hair thinning or falling out and share your concerns with them. An honest opinion will put your hair loss into perspective.”
Find out more from managinghairloss.com and for those who may want to speak to someone face-to-face, Regis and Trade Secret hair salons across the country are offering free Hair Assessments to help those who may be worried to determine whether they have a hair loss issue.
According to ‘The Viviscal Report: The Hidden Impact of Hair Loss’ by Dr Nigel Hunt, Professor in Psychology at The University of Nottingham, hair loss causes sufferers to develop a mental distance from their previous life and actually feel they have become “someone else”, directly affecting the connection they have with their loved-ones. Furthermore, single sufferers can experience major confidence and self-esteem issues ultimately ruining their chances of approaching and meeting new people in the first place.
To help those wanting to find out more about the issue of hair loss, a new website managinghairloss.com has been launched. The expert-backed website supported by Viviscal, the natural nutritional hair loss supplements range, includes comprehensive information such as how to identify lifestyle choices that can influence the condition of your hair, advice on taking the first steps to dealing with hair loss and how to cope emotionally, as well as video testimonials documenting real-life accounts from hair loss sufferers and their experience.
Trichologist Eoin Wright, from the managinghairloss.com expert panel, has the following piece of advice to help stop hair loss having a negative impact on relationships:
“Talk. Take comfort and support from those close to you. Talking to your spouse, partner, siblings, or parents about your concerns can help reduce negative, detrimental feelings such as fear, stress or embarrassment. If speaking with a family member or close friend is not an option, find a local hair loss support group or your local hairdresser. Someone you trust can give you honest advice about whether they have noticed your hair thinning or falling out and share your concerns with them. An honest opinion will put your hair loss into perspective.”
Find out more from managinghairloss.com and for those who may want to speak to someone face-to-face, Regis and Trade Secret hair salons across the country are offering free Hair Assessments to help those who may be worried to determine whether they have a hair loss issue.
Hair Loss Website Launches Program for Children
HairLoss.com launches "Hair for Children", a new and innovative charitable program that provides free hair restoration services to children suffering from hair loss conditions such as Alopecia.
Ft. Laudedale, FL (PRWEB) August 20, 2009 -- HairLoss.com, the world's largest online social network community dedicated to all-things hair loss has launched a new and innovative charitable program that will provide hair restoration services to children who are suffering from hair loss conditions while helping to raise public awareness about children's hair loss issues.
The Hair for Children program is part of HairLoss.com's social network website, the HairLoss.com community. The program aims to serve children in the continental United States who fall between the ages of 11 and 17 who have lost their hair temporarily or permanently. Hair for Children is for both boys and girls.
"Hair loss is tough on everyone, especially children," stated Michael Garcia, spokesman for HairLoss.com. "Nobody likes to look different and stand out, even adults. High-level hair restoration is really more about restoring what you lose when you lose your hair, which is the self-confidence and the self-esteem."
While Hair for Children is funded through individual donations made through the hair loss community as well as by business donors and employees, HairLoss.com's significant partner resources - studios that will actually perform the products and services - will absorb most of the costs associated with the restoration procedures.
Most children with hair loss are typically suffering from conditions such as Alopecia Totalis or from hair loss brought on by a medically related condition such as radiation or chemotherapy as a result of Cancer treatments. Because of this, the free services and solutions will likely focus on nonsurgical hair restoration methods, such as high-end hair systems, a hair "prosthetic" that exactly matches the child's hair, from the texture and color, down the part and density.
"Nonsurgical hair systems are the quickest way to restore a person's natural look right away, without surgery or months or more of different therapies that won't deliver the look and density enough to make a difference in the child's life," said Garcia. "An expertly designed and applied hair system can restore a child's appearance in a way that allows them to live their lives fully, such as swimming and showering and sleeping in their new hair."
Those children who are selected for the program will be asked to participate in online case studies in order to help raise awareness about the program as well as the issue of children's hair loss.
To learn more about Hair for Children or to apply for assistance through the Hair for Children program, please visit HairLoss.com.
HairLoss.com is an online community for those seeking guidance and advice on solving hair loss or those simply wanting to become a part of a supportive community of individuals sharing the commonality of hair loss.
Ft. Laudedale, FL (PRWEB) August 20, 2009 -- HairLoss.com, the world's largest online social network community dedicated to all-things hair loss has launched a new and innovative charitable program that will provide hair restoration services to children who are suffering from hair loss conditions while helping to raise public awareness about children's hair loss issues.
The Hair for Children program is part of HairLoss.com's social network website, the HairLoss.com community. The program aims to serve children in the continental United States who fall between the ages of 11 and 17 who have lost their hair temporarily or permanently. Hair for Children is for both boys and girls.
"Hair loss is tough on everyone, especially children," stated Michael Garcia, spokesman for HairLoss.com. "Nobody likes to look different and stand out, even adults. High-level hair restoration is really more about restoring what you lose when you lose your hair, which is the self-confidence and the self-esteem."
While Hair for Children is funded through individual donations made through the hair loss community as well as by business donors and employees, HairLoss.com's significant partner resources - studios that will actually perform the products and services - will absorb most of the costs associated with the restoration procedures.
Most children with hair loss are typically suffering from conditions such as Alopecia Totalis or from hair loss brought on by a medically related condition such as radiation or chemotherapy as a result of Cancer treatments. Because of this, the free services and solutions will likely focus on nonsurgical hair restoration methods, such as high-end hair systems, a hair "prosthetic" that exactly matches the child's hair, from the texture and color, down the part and density.
"Nonsurgical hair systems are the quickest way to restore a person's natural look right away, without surgery or months or more of different therapies that won't deliver the look and density enough to make a difference in the child's life," said Garcia. "An expertly designed and applied hair system can restore a child's appearance in a way that allows them to live their lives fully, such as swimming and showering and sleeping in their new hair."
Those children who are selected for the program will be asked to participate in online case studies in order to help raise awareness about the program as well as the issue of children's hair loss.
To learn more about Hair for Children or to apply for assistance through the Hair for Children program, please visit HairLoss.com.
HairLoss.com is an online community for those seeking guidance and advice on solving hair loss or those simply wanting to become a part of a supportive community of individuals sharing the commonality of hair loss.
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