About Us

There are actually two different stories of inspiration for this company that depend on which part you're asking about.

When it comes to the custom wig creations, there is a story to tell. A few years ago my mother-in-law (who has been more of a mother to me than my own mother), was diagnosed with lung cancer. As someone who cherished her hair and used to let me cut and dye it regularly for her, the thought of losing her hair was one of the hardest pills to swallow when it came to this diagnoses. I knew that I had to come up with a solution to help her feel as whole as she could considering the circumstances, so I made her a wig that mimicked her real hair in every way. The look in her eyes when I unveiled the wig to her changed something in me. I knew then that I had to offer this to as many people as possible.

In loving memory of the strongest woman I have ever met, I humbly work with whoever I can help them feel confident when they look in the mirror. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves no matter their situation, so I proudly help women with alopecia, the LGBTQ community, those who suffer from cancer, and anyone who wants to be able to slip one of my realistic wigs on and feel like their true selves. Each wig I create is done out of love for my mother-in-law and love for people in general, so they can see themselves the way the rest of the world does when they look in the mirror.

Lauren and her mother-in-law a year before the diagnoses heading to a play together in downtown Chicago.

When it comes to photography, there has been a lifelong passion for art behind it. My father bought my fitrst camera for me when I was sixteen, and to this day I still have it. Requiring me to do summer courses in school, he insisted I pick anything just to keep myself busy. Rolling my eyes like any teenager would, I selected photography because a friend of mine was taking it and I figured at least I wouldnt be alone. I didn't know then what I know how, that this was the path I was born for.

Starting off learning analog photography as a young teen, a passion for the craft quickly took over. Processing film by hand, learning how to print photography using analog methods, and learning how to professionally mount pictures became a quick success as I was meant for this. Pretty quickly I learned that people were one of my favorite subjects to shoot, which has led us to where we are today. My father died at the end of that summer, but I will always be thankful for the summer he forced me into summer school, because the lifelong passion that still stands today is because of him.

From analog cameras to a full digital set up and professional editing software, I love nothing more than to bring the artistic aspect into people's fun. Getting creative and helping people capture their enjoyment in the moment is fulfilling on a soul level. I love knowing that I have the capability of transforming the way someone sees themselves in the mirror by helping lift their self-confidence through the ceiling! If I can help shift even one person's perspective of themselves in a positive way, then I have fulfilled my purpose in this life.

My loving and supportive husband and his uncle both support me through this creative journey and often help with the lighting and things at the shoot as well, so this is very much a family as it is business. Each of us are not judgmental and cherish meeting the people we have on this journey so far and enjoy nothing more than the smiling faces once our clients get their results back. Let us show you the way we can help lift you up too!

Lauren and her loving husband Roger while they enjoyed a snowy walk through the city, enjoying the tree downtown and the atmosphere of Millenium Park in the winter.