Salons & Stylists Can Save Lives
As a stylist, you have a unique relationship with your clients. Because of the close relationships you build with them, you can talk to your clients about personal issues that most people can't. They trust you and listen to your advice. That's why we encourage you to be a Breast Friend.
All it takes is five minutes to pass on the four simple messages below:
- Mammograms can save lives by finding breast changes in the early stages.
- Women 50+ need regular mammograms every one to two years.
- Women 50+ can book their own free mammograms by calling the Ontario Breast Screening Program at 1-800-668-9304.
- All women should understand how their breasts normally look and feel and talk to their doctors about any changes.
As Breast Friends, stylists can order the following resources for their salons:
- Stylists Save Lives, Ask Me How decals (to encourage clients to ask you about the program).
- The Canadian Cancer Society Thingamaboob helps to explain how regular mammograms can find breast changes that women would not be able to find on their own.
- Display Squeeze magazine in your salon. Give your clients a free copy to take home and read about breast health.
- Give your clients a free emery board and encourage them to call the Ontario Breast Screening Program today to book a free mammogram!