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Be Your Own Best Advocate: Tracey’s Story
So What Is Alopecia Anyway?
Impact-Driven Businesses Bring About a Season of Change
Tis The Season!
Tamron’s Journey: Beating cancer with faith!
Techniques for Self Care in the Chair – Everybody Needs It
Removing the Financial Barriers to Cancer Treatment with Family Reach
Cancer Survivors and My Sister
Denise’s Natural Hair Loss Journey: Dealing with Alopecia with the Help of Her Daughter
“Prayers and Faith”, Kalia’s Cancer Journey
All Things Being Equal: Diversity in Healthcare
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You Asked, We Listened
Non-chemo related hair loss sufferers and those who just like wigs because you like to change it up without all the fuss, you asked and we listened. Our direct to consumer e-commerce online store is open for business! One of our premiere styles is the Kimmie Cap,...
Be Your Own Best Advocate: Tracey’s Story
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? Twenty years ago, at 37 years old, I fought for my life against breast cancer. I found a lump during a self-breast exam one night while watching a segment of the Oprah Winfrey...
So What Is Alopecia Anyway?
It used to be an embarrassing reality for most people but thanks to women with large platforms, starting with Ayanna Pressley, the alopecia conversation has gained a spotlight. So, what is alopecia anyway? The short technical answer is alopecia is the sudden hair loss...
Impact-Driven Businesses Bring About a Season of Change
How do you measure the year in the life of a business? By the active commitment from an organization named Halcyon determined to help them grow. Halcyon is bringing about a season of change regarding the nature of how one can do business. They are accelerating the...
Tis The Season!
It is an understatement to say there is no us without you. And although it Tis the Season to show love and express gratitude, I hope you feel that energy from us all year long. Coils to Locs has come a long way since launching 4 months before the 2020 pandemic. From...
Tamron’s Journey: Beating cancer with faith!
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I was initially diagnosed with a fibroid tumor while I was pregnant with my first child. I later found out after surgery that it was Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Usually, the typical...
Techniques for Self Care in the Chair – Everybody Needs It
Everybody knows they should be taking more than a little time for some self-care. But, with job deadlines, kids, household chores and on and on, we rarely make the time for this all important aspect of our health and well being. Well now you have no excuse! Christine...
Removing the Financial Barriers to Cancer Treatment with Family Reach
When my sister and Coils to Locs co-founder, Dianne Austin, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, she was lucky enough to have great insurance (and a supportive job environment). As a result, Dianne's insurance covered all of her cancer treatment. Unfortunately,...
Cancer Survivors and My Sister
Sunday, June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day and I want to send some love to all cancer survivors and specifically to my sister and Coils to Locs cofounder Dianne Shaddock Austin. Why Coils to Locs Exists Interesting fact, Coils To Locs would not exist if Dianne...
Denise’s Natural Hair Loss Journey: Dealing with Alopecia with the Help of Her Daughter
1. How did you learn that you have cancer? How did you come to terms with your diagnosis? I do not have cancer. I have alopecia. 2. What surprised you most about your experience with cancer? I started losing my hair about nine years ago. 3. What did you learn from...
