Hairdressers Join Forces in the Fight Against AIDS

Ted Gibson, Jason Backe, Kaz Amor, Tracey Cunningham, Doug Macintosh, and Johnny Wright attend Hairdressers Against AIDS U.S. Launch At The United Nations at United Nations on November 30, 2010 in New York City. Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage for Hairdressers Against AIDS (website)

If you did not already know, today is World AIDS day. Every December 1st, men and women across the globe honor those who have lost their lives to this disease. To show their support, 500 stylists came together at the UN to kick-off a symposium which engages hairdressers to educate their clients about HIV and AIDS. Pretty cool, huh?

If you or someone you know has been affected by this disease, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully one day, through education and funding, we can eradicate this disease. In the meantime, I hope we all realize that HIV/AIDS affects each of us and we all need to do our part to help stop the spread of it by getting tested, making smart choices about sex and drugs, and continuing to educate ourselves and others.