Interviewing Charlene Blacer

Charlene’s @helpme2stop mission to transform TTM care comes from her blend of artistry, holistic understanding, and belief that hair can recover. After studying nursing and beginning her career as a hair extension specialist in 1991, she shifted to advanced hair replacement—but quickly rejected traditional methods that required shaving natural hair. Her philosophy became simple: preserve, don’t destroy.

A turning point came when she saw the trauma a client experienced after an aggressive salon treatment. This confirmed her conviction that healing requires gentle, restorative care. Charlene went on to create a groundbreaking, non-destructive method combining advanced extension techniques with hair replacement knowledge. The results were undeniable—her first Trichotillomania client experienced significant regrowth, earning Charlene the ...