A community for hair, healing, & hope.

Hair Matters. That’s why we’ve built a safe, supportive community for those experiencing hair loss while undergoing cancer treatment.

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Our Mission

Research has shown that rapid hair loss often causes emotional trauma by compromising an individual’s dignity, security, and positive sense of self. That’s why Hair Matters dedicates itself to creating a supportive, inclusive community that offers holistic hair and body solutions to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

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Find a Hair Matters location near you

Hair Matters currently has several locations around Maine, with plans to continue expanding to different hair salons across the country. To find the Hair Matters partner salon nearest to you, jump to our Locations page.

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News & Resources

Client Stories

“You are B-E...

Patrick D. donated more than his hair: he also left a heartfelt

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100+ WWC Supports...

Hair Matters selected as recipient charity in November 2019.

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A donation—at...

Hazel Pine was right where she wanted to be: donating her hair

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Become an Angel

Your gift enables us to provide critical care to those unable to

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Chemo & Hair...

Understand the process of hair loss due to chemotherapy.

Client Stories

Donating Gray Hair

“Let’s talk about hair. Glorious silky gray. Many a woman of advanced

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Early Media...

NewsCenter Maine reported on Hair Matters shortly after it was formed.

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Grief and...

In the midst of grief, Gary L. found a way to express

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Hair Donations Up...

WGME-13 reported that more Mainers are donating their hair during the pandemic

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Honoring our Hat...

One stitch at a time, fiber artists Sandi Lavoie and Marilyn Sinskie painstakingly

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Interview with...

Wellness expert Lynda Adams talks with Debby Porter for her podcast Living

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Losing my locks...

The "Maine Millennial" writes about her hair donation.

Client Stories

One Good Deed...

Liz Gaudet, a Hair Matters volunteer, upholds the legacy of her friend:

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One of 20...

On Oct. 16, 2018, Hair Matters Founder Debby Porter was named a

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Opportunity to do...

Hair donations are up, reports the Washington Post.

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Peace of mind

Hair Matters offers avenue for women who face hair loss to build

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Salt Institute...

Listen to how Hair Matters found a solution for Amelia Eujania Fennelly's

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Sharon Strong...

Join us in support of Sharon, Hair Matters, and others affected by

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Six Facts about...

Helpful information about the causes of hair loss and how to manage

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Social worker....

Health writer Diane Atwood explains Debby Porter's trifecta of traits.

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Teamwork!

Members of the Wells High School field hockey team make hair donation.

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Testimonial Video

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WGME-13 Covers...

WGME-13 in Portland traveled to Standish to cover the Sharon Strong Fundraiser

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Wig care...

Start by detangling the hair on your wig. Gently comb or “pick” from

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WPOR’s &...

Portland’s country radio station, WPOR, featured Hair Matters as their “Feel Good

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We’re a nonprofit organization that depends on the generosity of others. If you’re passionate about our mission and want to help support the work we’re doing, please consider making a donation. For other ways to get involved, click below!

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