I have to admit it...ever since I was about 25, I've always wanted pink hair and a nose ring...I know, not what you normally hear from someone on local television, but as we all know I'm a little different than most! Maybe it's the rebel side of me since everyday I spend  wearing tons of tv makeup and fixing my "do"...I don't know..but I've always loved pink hair. Not totally pink, just subtle hints of pink weaved into my blonde hair. The nose ring I have no explanation for...it just looks cool. I just interviewed a 72 year old woman and she had a nose ring and I loved it...mostly because she was proof that you can do what you want at any age.  So when my fabulous hairstylist, James Quinton from Salon Couture told me he was offering pink hair extensions for Breast Cancer Awareness month I had to jump on it! He put one in on my right side and it added that piece of pizzaz that I needed. But all this talk about pink hair may have you thinking, "why in the world would I want pink hair?" and now there's no better reason to get a pink hair extension as a portion of the proceeds benefits the Charleston Breast Center.

The Charleston Breast Center helps those without insurance or those who can't afford it get mammograms.  Their cancer detection rate is more than twice the national benchmark and they're the only ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in coastal SC. Many women put off getting mammograms for many reasons...and in this economy, there are now many more. Some women have to choose...their electric bill or a mammogram...well, we all know what the choice will be. And don't think it can't happen to you, because a new statistic is busting one of the biggest myths about breast cancer. At the CBC and nationally 75% of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are the first ones in their family! YIKES!!  For more, check out their website. www.charlestonbreastcenter.com or call James at Salon Couture 853-0505 to get your own pink hair.

Of course we can't forget about the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, it's happening Saturday, October 17 and it has to be one of my favorite runs in town. The amazing women that walk or run this race is what is so inspiring...and it's not too late to sign up, go to www.komenlowcountry.org

Although October is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, paying attention to our breasts should happen EVERY month. So whether you're sporting pink hair, wearing pink or racing for a cure...you're helping someone you don't even know and that's a wonderful feeling! See you at the race. Cheers!