Winner of a Google
Breakthrough in Technology Award, Maria Alvarez’s film “From My Head to
Hers” documents the process of creating a Hair Replacement System from
Wigs for Kids – from hair donor to recipient and everything in between.
Follow along as we
meet Kenzie, who was diagnosed with Alopecia at 9 months old. She has
lost all her hair, as Alopecia means the immune system attacks hair
follicles, labeling them “invaders.” Kenzie, who loves doing hair but
doesn’t have any of her own, has applied for a hairpiece from Wigs for
Kids. She’s received a fitting for a custom cap that her wig will be
created from and is now waiting for it to be created.
Meanwhile, Maria
Alvarez, an aspiring filmmaker, decides to make a difference and
document her experience. She cuts off 14 inches of her long locks, and
devotes herself to visiting the facility in Italy where her hair will be
transformed into a custom hairpiece made just for Kenzie.
Ms. Alvarez’s
stunning film delves into the way the hairpiece manufacturer logs
Kenzie’s desired hair color and texture, scalp color and other
information to get the wig started. The film shows how an exact replica
of Kenzie’s skull is created with 3D printing technology, and a
biomedical polymer is developed to simulate the scalp. We see how
donated ponytails get blended together and then individually inserted by
hand to become Kenzie’s new hairpiece. Watch as Kenzie wears her
hairpiece for the first time, and as her mom says she recognizes her
daughter’s “happy face.”
Google has
recognized this film for highlighting the use of technology to solve a
problem and make the world a better place while aspiring to promote
diversity in technology. We hope it helps you understand the process
behind Wigs for Kids hairpieces – and the reason we continue to create
these custom wigs for kids who need them.
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Special Thanks to Maria Alvarez, the Alvarez family and Aquage for your continued support of Wigs for Kids!
Jeffery Paul
Wigs For Kids
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