Hair stylists, estheticians and other personal service providers often are considered safe people for clients to share their personal stories with. Have you ever had a disclosure around abuse, intimate partner violence or Gender-Based Violence and have wondered what to say and how to help?

We are here to help. A new awareness campaign launching in November 2025, SAiF in Style, has the goal of helping hair stylists carefully and quickly manage disclosures and provide highly visual information for their clients to reach out to. SAiF in Style is a partnership between Stop Abuse in Families Society (SAiF) and Family & Community Support Services, Community Services, City of St. Albert.

By responding to this email with your interest we can provide your salon with:

• Mirror clings for either salon mirrors or bathroom mirrors. These clings are long lasting but can be easily removed. The clings have information for individuals experiencing or wondering about Gender-Based-Violence, and who to call whether it’s an emergency or exploring options
• An easy-to-read guide on information you need to know to respond to disclosures or concerns
•  A quick stop at your salon to drop off the above or we can spend 10 minutes answering any questions stylists have. If there is interest in a one-hour session at a central St. Albert location we are happy to host an interactive information session for hair stylists.

Thank you for considering joining us to respond to Gender-Based Violence and we look forward to talking with you.

Stephanie Gulaga, SAIF Society

Leanne MacMillan, Family & Community Support Services