Established in 1950, Delmar College is one of the original hairstyling schools in Alberta and aspires to be among the best in the world. Delmar College provides leading edge post-secondary education for hairstylists and offers diploma programs in Esthetic Technician, Hair Design, Laser Technician and Nail Technician. The high success rate of Delmar’s graduates is a testament to the school’s popularity and solidified reputation in Alberta. Delmar College’s in-house salon also offers great prices on hair maintenance and styling as well as esthetic services. The in-house salon also offers lower than average prices for hair maintenance and styling products.
For several years, Delmar College has supported the Shave Your Lid for a Kid program by providing skilled student volunteer shavers at large school shave events. The talented students and staff of Delmar College bring an amazing level of enthusiasm to each event throughout the busy spring season.
In addition to their volunteer support, Delmar College provides complimentary shave and/or haircuts at their salon for individuals enrolled in the program and has also worked to provide the program with the highest quality products and accessories. On top of all that, earlier in the year Delmar Staff and students hosted a bake sale raising funds for Kids Cancer Care! Kids Cancer Care is very thankful for Delmar College’s continued support and recognizes them as a huge success factor in our Shave Your Lid for a Kid program. Thank you Delmar!
For more information on the Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics, please visit http://www.Delmarcollege.com or call 403 264 8055. Delmar College is open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; 2nd floor, 1520 – 4th Street SW.
Congratulations, you’ve decided to take the brave step of shaving your head! We bet that at some point you’ve found yourself thinking about how you’re going to keep your “new do” as fresh and maintained as possible!
Whether you have decided to go completely bald or leave some peach fuzz, there are two important things you should keep in mind after your shave: moisturizer and sun protection.
Moisturize
A shaved head exposes your scalp to the sun and other elements. This increased exposure can leave your scalp feeling dry and flaky. To avoid this, moisturize daily! You are not required to buy a specific moisturizer for your scalp; just make sure that the one you use does not contain alcohol. It is even possible to use the same moisturizer that you use for your face.
Protect it from the sun
As we mentioned before, with a shaved head comes increased sun exposure. Just as you have to protect the rest of your body from UV rays, your delicate scalp is no different! If you have shaven it all off, we recommend applying SPF 30 sunscreen before heading out into the sun or wearing a hat. It is important to remember that the skin on your head is going to be incredibly sensitive due to lack of previous exposure.
How long before my hair grows back?
The average person’s hair grows about a half an inch a month or 1.25 centimeters. Your hair may not grow over night but it will grow back at a steady rate! In the meantime, here are some reasons to enjoy your freshly shaved head:
1. You don’t have to comb or style your hair;
2. Showers will take less time;
3. You’ll save money on shampoo and conditioner;
4. You’ll never have to worry about getting gum in your hair;
5. If you get caught in a rain or wind storm, your hair will still rock; and most importantly,
6. You’ve raised awareness and funds to support families and youth affected by childhood cancer!
It has been an incredible year of achievement and it all started with you! Through your support for Kids Cancer Care’s Shave Your Lid for a Kid!® program, you helped raise $825,000 to support youth and their families battling childhood cancer.
Shave Your Lid for a Kid!® is one of Kids Cancer Care’s largest fundraising initiative. In 2012, more than 650 brave individuals shaved or drastically cut their hair and inspired more than 9,000 donors to pledge their support.
These dollars will bring hope to children with cancer though research and hospital programs. They will find acceptance and strength in camp and community programming; and one day become future leaders through scholarship opportunities.
But it isn’t only about the money you raise; it’s about building a community that cares.
“I’ve seen both sides of cancer now—the scary part at the hospital and the part where I see hundreds of people who want to help! It is not JUST about the money you raise, it’s about showing you care. When I see so many people shaving their lid for a kid, I know I’m not alone.” – Cancer survivor Johann Casas.
On behalf of the families we support, thank you for supporting
Shave Your Lid for a Kid!®
Check out our 2012 Shave Your for Kid photos:
Register for 2013 Shave Your Lid for a Kid®
Kids Cancer Care was approached by a very enthusiastic and passionate mother named Michelle, who wanted to involve her family in our Shave Your Lid for a Kid program. As a family they decided they wanted to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer here in Alberta, by shaving their heads and donating their hair! Here is their story and a fantastic video the boys made about their shave!
Did you know that cancer is among the leading causes of non-accidental death of children worldwide?
We didn’t know until recently, when Cole (7) and Jake (5) took a great interest in Terry Fox this fall. Learning about Terry prompted them to begin asking questions about cancer, and specifically, if kids like them could get cancer.
We had many heartfelt talks as a family about what cancer is and what little kids with cancer (and their families) might go through. Our boys asked us if there was some way that we could help. That’s when we found Shave your Lid for a Kid. It is the largest fundraising initiative for children with cancer in Alberta, and we felt that the organization was a perfect partner for our family.
Our family was moved to make a difference for children with cancer and their families. We are all a little bit nervous to lose our hair, but we are committed to showing our kids that through simple actions of everyday people, great things can happen! Great things will happen when we give what we can to contribute to kids camps, cancer research, hospital programs, and scholarship programs through Shave your Lid for a Kid.
Our Goal: $10,000! Bravely shaving our heads when we reach:
Lee = $2,000, Jake’s = $4,000, Cole’s hair = $6,000, Michelle’s hair = $10,000
Not only will we fund the programs mentioned, but most importantly, we will show moral support to kids going through the battle of their lives.
– Michelle Irvine
The Irvine boys made a fantastic video about their shave! Watch it video here.
Donate to the Irvine Family Shave here.
