If you ask any of our artists why they entered into the industry, most will say because they love the creative aspect and more importantly they love helping people feel good about themselves. Helping guests feel confident and beautiful is extremely rewarding. As a community, we wanted to extend an invitation to a group of women battling health issues who might be in need of a boost. Define Hair & Skin partnered with the Howard County nonprofit organization, Respite Retreats and welcomed five women from the community to enjoy an evening of relaxation and fun. 

Define Hair & Skin in Ellicott City, MD A person with a shaved head, smiling and looking up, stands on a tree-lined sidewalk wearing a dark sweatshirt, embodying the essence of glowing up.

The evening started with drinks and light refreshments, coupled with introductions and easy conversation as the women got to know each other. Then the fun began! Several of our stylists and our in-house makeup artists donated their time and expertise to create beautiful looks for each guest. Each guest was also treated to a hand and/or foot massage as they relaxed with warm neck wraps. Our volunteers took their time easing tension and being a listening ear for our participants, and they brought with them a contagious energy that filled the space. One of our talented stylists is also an accomplished photographer. She took each guest outdoors and had a fun mini photoshoot amongst the greenery and fall colors. The Loft at Define Hair & Skin was filled with laughter, bonding and a few tears. It was truly amazing to witness the sheer happiness and joy experienced by our guests and our artists.

 

Several guests commented that the evening could not have happened at a better time. They were thrilled with the results of an evening of pampering and the surprise photo shoot. Our artists and participants alike could not stop smiling and expressing what a beautiful opportunity it was to be a part of the evening.

Our industry is filled with learning the newest hair trends and creating in-depth colors, but the part of the beauty industry that we truly love is when we can give back in humanitarian or volunteer ways.  Connecting with our Define Hair & Skin community is a gift that we are thankful for and allows us to take our impact in the beauty world and make it a little deeper.