Alternatives Beauty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Wilmington, Delaware. We provide cosmetology scholarships, free wigs for minority women facing medical hair loss, and beauty services for domestic violence survivors
— because everyone deserves to feel seen, confident, and cared for.
Our founder, Tesha, spent nine years in foster care. She was separated from her siblings. She lost her mother to domestic violence. And through all of it, she found her way — through hair. Hair styling gave Tesha income when she had none, confidence when the world offered her little, and a sense of identity she could hold onto. That experience is the foundation of everything Alternatives Beauty does today. We give people the same thing hair gave Tesha: a way forward.
We provide hair, makeup and skin care services for domestic abuse victims. No cost. No judgment. Just care.
Our students hand-craft free wigs for minority women and children experiencing hair loss from cancer, alopecia, and other conditions — wigs made for textured hair, by people who understand it.
We provide little to no cost makeup services and classes to women over 40. These workshops are designed to build confidence in oneself.
The learning experience I received from Tesha is truly exceptional. Her dedication to her students is inspiring, and I’ve carried the skills and knowledge she imparted with me to this day.
-Jalissa
Every person we serve has a story.
Jalissa's is just one of many.
Your financial gift funds workshops and low-cost services for domestic abuse survivors and women over 40.
Share your time and skills. We need stylists, administrators, event helpers, and advocates.
Alternatives Beauty (alternativesbeauty.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Alternatives Beauty School, Inc. (alternativesbeautyschool.com) is the licensed cosmetology school we partner with in Wilmington, Delaware.
The nonprofit raises funds and for services, and community workshops. The school provides the education. Together, our goal is to make high-quality, culturally competent cosmetology training accessible — and affordable — for everyone.
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