I had the most amazing experience at Bold and Beautiful Wig Studio in Little River, SC this afternoon (a/k/a Wigs for Cancer, Inc.). I was searching online for wig shops that assisted cancer patients who were going through hair loss for chemo and found this shop and one other that I planned to try and visit. I was contacted by this one first so I made an appointment for a consult. This is not my first time around with cancer and hair loss. The first time was almost nine years ago to the date with my breast cancer diagnosis and now I have been diagnosed with Uterine Carcinosarcoma Stage 3C. Just had surgery two and a half weeks ago and am to start chemo in about 10 days or so and wanted to be prepared with a wig before I lose my hair this time around which is expected to be within two or three weeks of my first treatment. I was just simply amazed at the loving and caring experience I received at Bold and Beautiful Wig Studio and am blown away with the entire experience. I came home with a beautiful wig, custom cut for me and gifted to me by this amazing team. I wish I had researched this place before I called and made the appointment because I had no idea the amazing things they have done to assist cancer patients. Owner Marlisa’s background is a beautiful story in itself and I had no idea all the wonderful charity work she does and her daughter who assisted me today was fabulous. They really do care and I will be adding this to my list of charities to support in the future. I encourage all who are so led to contribute in the honor or memory of someone they know who has gone through or is going through cancer treatment to help defray this shop’s costs in providing this service to those in need of some normalcy during a not so normal time. And, as if what they did was not already enough, they gathered to pray with me and my sister before we left the shop. I was totally blown away and speechless to say the least. Words cannot express my gratitude to these great ladies! This was another God thing!
Thanks to this organization for making me and my mother's day. My mother is fighting lymphoma and has been a lil down since she lost her hair. But today I seen her glowing. Thank you again so much Marlisa for all that you do. You truly are an angel.
I am so inspired by Marlisa and her team. Such a blessing to know women going through cancer treatments are being pampered and loved.
Marlisa has impacted so many people in so many ways. My daughter in law is just beginning her journey and this wig will be an encouragement and kindness to her. Thank you so much.
July 1, 2016, I heard the unthinkable words..."Your Mom has lung cancer." We lost Daddy June 10, 2015 and I was not ready to lose my Mom. After numerous tests, biopsies and scans, a treatment plan was determined. It included chemo treatments and Mom was terrified of losing her hair. Coastal Cancer Center recommended Marlisa Wig Studio in Little River. About half way through Mom’s treatments, the inevitable happened and Mom’s hair started coming out. Mom and I took a trip to Marlisa’s shop. We walked in, both of us a bundle of nerves, and Marlisa greeted us. Her calm and understanding voice immediately put us at ease. She went on to say that she was a stage 4 cancer survivor and she understood where Mom was coming from. Marlisa and Candice started fitting Mom with a wig and found the perfect wig and color combination for Mom. Mom is much more confident and I cannot thank Marlisa and Candice for their generosity in gifting the wig to Mom. They had prayer for Mom and there was not a dry eye when we left the shop. THANK YOU, Marlisa and Candice for your kindness the willingness to help when we didn’t know there were options available.
May God Bless you,
Jackie Zimmerman (daughter)
Blanche Collins (Mom)
'Bold and Beautiful' - what a wonderful organization! A year ago, I met Marlisa when visiting the salon with a dear friend who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. I was pleasantly surprised that through this organization, beautiful "hair" options were available at no charge for those undergoing chemotherapy. Little did I know that a year later, I would be visiting Marlisa for a wig for myself as I, too, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis of cancer is utterly devastating, the side effects of chemo are brutal physically and then there is the emotional trauma of losing your hair which can shake your pride and dignity. Fortunately, there is a bright light of "hope" of becoming "Bold and Beautiful" provided by Marlisa. Thank you, Marlisa, for your unending dedication to this wonderful project, your genuine care and concern of your clients, and your willingness to do anything and everything to help those of us who struggle with life-altering diagnosis to feel "Bold & Beautiful". With our support, may "Bold & Beautiful" continue to touch the lives of many!
With heart felt gratitude!
Going through cancer is hard. Between doctor's appointments, chemo, and surgery, you tend to feel a bit overwhelmed. All you can think about is surviving cancer. Then once you come to terms with the diagnosis and your plan of action, you begin to lose your hair. There is something very sobering when your hair starts to fall out. You think this is real; this is happening; my body is turning on me again. At first it was cancer, and now I am going bald. It was at that point that my husband and I were driving my Marlisa's Wig Studio. I told him to stop. He asked me if I had ever been in the shop before; I said 'no, but it's a wig studio; maybe I can buy a wig. Little did I know how this woman would impact my life, in more ways than I ever expected. First off, Marlisa's kindness was so genuine, I felt comfortable telling my story to her. My second bout with cancer was something I never expected. I came in with most of my hair, but even as we sat there and talked about a wig, my hair was coming out. I told her I was scheduled to get my hair buzzed in about an hour, but needed a wig. I got my hair shaved, and within an hour was fitted with a beautiful, free wig . I am not a vain person by any means, but when cancer tries to take so much from you, you just want to look good. That chance encounter has brought a true angel and a very dear friend into my life.
My name is Heather and I am 43 years old. On the day before Thanksgiving as I was getting dresses for work (I am an RN in the ER), I noticed a discoloration on my breast. I got it checked right away, went through testing, and on December 9th, was diagnosed with inflammatory ductal invasive breast cancer. My world was turned upside down. I learned this was a rapidly grown cancer, and I needed to start chemo right away. I had my first treatment on December 18th. The plan is for me to have 16 rounds of aggressive chemo, then surgery, then radiation. It will be a one to two year journey like I have never encountered. I am married to a very supportive, loving husband, and we are going through this together. Each day brings so many ups and downs that we feel like we are a in a whirlwind. I was told that I would lose my hair due to the powerful chemo medications. One of my friends went online, researched, and shared with me that there was a salon right next to my hometown that has wigs for women going through cancer. She sent me a video she found online, and provided me with the name and address of the salon. Another good friend drove with me to the salon and shared the experience with me. Marlisa and Kandice welcomed us into their salon, and made us feel loved and welcome. They made trying on wigs feel like a beauty treatment, and provided prayer and words of comfort. I cannot put into words how they made me feel that day. I left their salon with the most beautiful wig that they gave me for free, and a feeling of new friendship and beauty. I decided I did not want to go through the stages of my hair falling out, and returned to Marlisa's Wig studio a week later. I had Tammy buzz off my hair. Now i wear my beautiful wig. I was able to donate my hair for wigs for children with cancer, and I feel so good about that. I made some beautiful friends an have gone through an experience I was dreading, now feeling comforted and prepared to fight this fight!
When I got diagnosed of ovarian cancer, I felt like my life just came to a standstill and I could think of nothing else. Once the news set in, I realized I had to become my own advocate, and approach what was coming with faith and a positive attitude. I heard there was a local wig shop that would help me find hair that would look like my own. My first visit there was the beginning of a beautiful friendship with Marlisa and Tammy. They not only met my needs for hair, but their prayerful outreach of support and encouragement helped me every stop of the way through my treatments. I am proud to support Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer. I have seen numerous women's faces light up when given a wig, knowing that someone cares about what they are going through. This is a cause that will always be near and dear to my heart.
My name is Toni Lewis, and I have had the blessing and pleasure of meeting with Marlisa and her wonderful family of care. I was overwhelmed by the instant bonding and love when I walked into her shop with my husband. Marlisa helped me pick out a new head of hair that wasn't just everyday. It was a lift; something new that looked right and is fun. I have confidence, and people that know me tell me all the time how they like the change in me. Thank you, and may God shower you with blessings you send out.