Cancer Society to teach makeup techniques for cancer patients

The American Cancer Society is holding a Look Good, Feel Better facilitator training class for licensed cosmetologists and aestheticians from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center, 148 W. North St.

Look Good, Feel Better is a free program for women who are undergoing cancer treatment. Volunteer facilitators teach women to improve their appearance and self-image through beauty techniques designed to overcome the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation. During the sessions, licensed beauty professionals present makeup, skin and nail care tips. They also demonstrate how to disguise hair loss using wigs, turbans and scarves.

The program is a collaboration of the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the Professional Beauty Association. The Look Good, Feel Better program is hosted locally by the Springfield Regional Cancer Center. Patient workshops are offered each month.

For more information about becoming a volunteer or to register for the training, contact Heather Robison by phone at 404-327-6583 or by e-mail at heather.robison@cancer.org.

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