We’re dedicated to complete non-surgical hair replacement alternatives for women, men and children. We serve clients with all types of thinning hair and hair loss, as well as patients before and after cancer treatments. We also specialize in state-of-the-art Vacuum Prosthesis for people with Alopecia or any kind of illness that causes permanent, total hair loss. We also offer other services such as eyelash extensions, eyebrow makeup and alternative product maintenance, including cuts, color and highlighting.
Women’s Hair Loss
Mistakenly thought to be a strictly male disease, women actually make up forty percent of American hair loss sufferers. Hair loss in women can be absolutely devastating for the sufferer’s self image and emotional well-being.
Female pattern hair loss is different from male pattern hair loss. Whereas men usually lose hair at the temple, the crown and the back of the head, female pattern baldness occurs predominantly over the top and sides of the head. Another difference is that hair loss in men is generally a result of genetic predisposition and age; in women, other factors, such as hormones, medications, childbirth, etc. result in hair loss that can occur at any time.
At Kathleen’s Creative Expressions, we understand that the psychological effect caused by hair loss and feeling unattractive can be just as devastating as any serious disease, and in fact, can take an emotional toll that directly affects physical health. We are committed to each one of our clients, placing the highest priority on quality and service. We use the latest in hair replacement technology and take great pride in making sure our clients receive the best care and are 100% satisfied.
Image Renewal
Kathleen’s Creative Expressions – along with Cathy Boll of Benchmark Atlantic, a board certified post-breast surgery fitter – created and introduced The Image Renewal Program through several local hospitals to many positive responses. This very personal and specialized program assists women who are facing cancer treatments (or any other challenging health condition that results in hair loss or breast surgery). We help renew your self-image and compassionately walk you through the process from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
The Image Renewal Program includes:
• Pre-Treatment Consultations
• What to expect during hair loss
• Match color and hairstyle
• Pre-Op Consultations
• Garments and breast forms designed for immediate post-op wear
• Available options to attain breast symmetry and comfort
• Education
• Additional, available resources
• Women’s insurance rights
• Products and Fitting Services
• Wigs, hair systems, scarves
• Wig cut-ins and styles
Partner Links:
Cathy and Kathy have partnered together from the time they both respectively started their businesses in 2004. Their common endeavor, to help women who are facing breast cancer with their self-image has brought them together to work as a team by doing community outreach and designing an Image Renewal Program to assist women in renewing their self image during and after the effects of chemotherapy and breast surgery. The two businesses are conveniently located one mile apart. You may click on Benchmark Atlantic to learn more about services offered.
Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare Chicagoland’s and Southern Wisconsin’s Specialists in post-breast surgery & compression therapy intimate healthcare products and fitting services.
Absolutely Electrolysis Salon and Permanent Makeup – Permanent makeup is used for a variety of permanent cosmetic enhancements including eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, as well as nipple and areola repigmentation 
following breast reconstructive surgery, or post breast augmentation or reduction.
Look Good…Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
NAAF was established in 1981 with one clear goal; to offer support to individuals affected by alopecia areata.
Suburban Chicago Alopecia Areata Support: gotalopecia@yahoo.com
