Of all the physical, mental and emotional turmoil with which those battling cancer deal, one of the most obvious markers of their struggle is hair loss. Toronto-based company Henna Heals if offering a novel option to wigs and scarves, though, with their beautifully unique henna crowns.
Francis Darwin came up with the idea when she was asked to paint designs on pregnant women. She has trained her staff to take this temporary art usually reserved for the hands, feet and arms to create custom henna tattoos using only the safest ingredients.
Deanne Mayall, who has advanced stage ovarian cancer, discovered Henna Heals through a friend.
Getting a henna crown seemed a way for her say, "I have cancer and I am not only OK with how I look, but I can take back some control and have some (temporary) fun doing it."
…But it's been the reaction from total strangers that has been the most unexpected -- and invigorating to her. "Having the henna crown seems to have made me approachable to others who've been exposed to cancer in one way or another, and they've been more willing to share their stories" with me, explains Mayall.
And anything that can grant those with so much to struggle against an extra boost is a beautiful thing, indeed.
Full story at Today.
Fighting cancer with flair.
Photo credit: Frances Darwin
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