Chicago Hair Salon in the Community

So far in 2011, we have given out over $500 in gift bags to charity auctions, including Watershed School and Shining Mountain Waldorf.

Annual Cut-a-thon to benefit Boulder County Social Services
April 25th 2010
We have all heard of children in need of adoption.  In addition to giving money through a days work, we will also be providing some of the children with free haircuts throughout the year.  On Sunday April 25th, we opened from 10am to 4pm and donate all service receipts to Boulder County Social Services.  All cuts $40. We raised over $1300 for children entering the Social Services system, bring our two-year total to almost $2600.

Annual Cut-a-thon to benefit Boulder County Social Services
April 26th 2009
We have all heard of children in need of adoption.  In addition to giving money through a days work, we will also be providing some of the children with free haircuts throughout the year.  On April 26th, we opened from 10am to 4pm and donated all service receipts to Boulder County Social Services.  We raised over $1200 for children entering the Social Services system.

Chicago Hair Pays It Forward Makeover Photoshoot                                                            June 15, 2008                                                           Chicago Hair, a locally owned North Boulder hair salon, paid it forward with free makeovers to four amazing women who have overcome adversity. Liz and David Pruess, co-owners of Chicago Hair, asked for nominations of women who were in need of a little pampering. Of the four women, two are breast cancer survivors associated with the Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, and the other two endured marital hardships for a number of years. The women received free hair and make-up makeovers from the staff of Chicago Hair. J.J. Wells, a locally owned women’s clothing store,  worked with the models to find the right outfit for the day of the shoot.. Liz Pruess says "our hope is to give back to our community by providing services to women that have been through a lot and might need, but don’t take the time for a treat like having your hair and make-up done". Deb Svoboda of Rocky Mountain Team Survivor was one of the models. Deb says “41/2 years ago, shortly after my 39^th Birthday I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had just been told my mother had Parkinson’s and I had an 18 month old daughter, I was overwhelmed. Throughout the process I maintained “control” of my hair. When it began to fall out- I got a mohawk. When it began to come back, I got amazing short hair styles. My journey back to “normal” occurred when I met Dora Briegleb [another Chicago Hair model] of the Rocky Mountain Team Survivor.” The day of the event the  women modeled their new looks. ‘It was exciting to witness a women realize how beautiful and special she is.’ said Liz Pruess about one of the models who is taking control of her and her sons life ‘It was extremely powerful.”

• Zaida Mattson Cut-a-Thon
  At Chicago Hair in January 2008
  Liz Pruess cuts Alli Angullo's hair to help raise money for Zaida Mattson, a Lafayette child with cancer, in Boulder on Sunday. Chicago Hair opened Sunday for a Cut-a-Thon with all proceeds going to help Zaida.
• St Baldrick's Day  
                                                At the Republic of Boulder, March 2007
  Two stylists from Chicago Hair shave heads at the third annual St. Baldrick's Day celebration. Many people went bald Saturday as part of the event, designed to raise money for cancer research.

More Information

• We love giving back to the community.
• Our clients may request a gift bag for a charity auction they are participating in.
• We have given out over 15 gift bags worth over $1000 in the last year.
• We raised over $2500 for Boulder County Social Services in April 2009 and April 2010
• We raised $1223 for Zaida Mattson in January 2008.