 Marlisa's Wig Studio &
Day Studio
1561 Hwy 17 North
Little River, SC
29566
Call Marlisa at (843) 424-1638
Hours:
9 AM to 5 PM
Monday through Friday
By appointment only
Saturday and Sunday, as necessary by appointment
Convenient to Myrtle Beach, Surfside, North Myrtle Bach, Conway, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Loris, Georgetown, Dillon, Florence and other points throughout South Carolina. |
The following was written by Laura Lewis and
published in a supplement to the Brunswick Beacon in the Spring of 2013
Marlisa's Wig Studio Aids Cancer PatientsCustomers and cancer patients alike know Marlisa’s Wig Studio as the go-to place.
Not only is proprietor Marlisa Dillon ready with a warm greeting and concern,she also knows how to help clients find the perfect wig through her program, Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer.
“We average about two wigs a day for women going through cancer,” says the outgoing Dillon, who provides wigs free of charge to all cancer patients. At last count, Dillon has provided 430
wigs for cancer patients.
She opened her shop two years ago at 4275 Sea Mountain Highway, at the Nixons Crossroads intersection with S.C. 90 in Little River, S.C.
Dillon works closely with the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program. She also strives to fit faces with the best wig styles and coloring. Dillon knows she’s found a good fit
when clients don’t look like they’re going through the effects of cancer.
She and shop beautician Tammy Hayes work closely with the Cancer C enter in Wilmington and with the Pink Warriors Sisters support team spearheaded by Shirley Tacchetti of Carolina Shores.
“I’m giving forward,” says Dillon, a cancer survivor herself who has been cancer-free for the past 20 years.
“I was stage 4,” says Dillon, a Greensboro native who grew up singing professional gospel music. “I’m not even supposed to be sitting here.”
In addition to wigs, Dillon and Hayes aid clients with hypoallergenic cosmetics and manicures, which can transform them in more ways than one.
“We’re like one big team here,” Dillon says. “We just give that real personal touch.”
Dillon also helps with a program to feed hungry children through the Little River Rotary Club.
“We just try to give back to the community, as much as we can to support
the community,” said Dillon.
Her shop has been doing well, including drawing a large clientele from Brunswick County.
She has fun helping customers select wigs. “For every two I give away, God sends in three [customers],” Dillon says.
She opened her shop as a leap of faith. “I truly believe if you give, [God] will take care of you,” Dillon says.
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