OUR IMPACT
The Open Chair Project was created to expand access to professional hair-loss support for individuals experiencing medically induced hair loss who face financial or insurance barriers.
Founded by a licensed cosmetologist and trichology practitioner with more than 20 years of professional experience, the organization brings together clinical hair-loss knowledge, compassionate care, and hair-replacement expertise.
Although The Open Chair Project is a newly established nonprofit, the mission behind it is rooted in decades of experience supporting individuals through hair loss with education, scalp care guidance, and prosthetic hair solutions.
Prior to launching this nonprofit initiative, numerous clients were supported privately through consultations, hair-loss education, and individualized solutions designed to restore confidence and dignity. The Open Chair Project now expands that work to reach individuals who otherwise would not have access due to financial limitations.
Meet the Founder
Ashley Jolla Ventress
The Open Chair Project was founded by Ashley an licensed cosmetologist and trichology practitioner dedicated to bridging the gap between medical hair loss and accessible support.
With more than two decades of experience working directly with clients experiencing alopecia, cancer-related hair loss, and other medically related hair conditions, she has seen firsthand how hair loss impacts identity, emotional well-being, and daily confidence.
The vision behind The Open Chair Project is simple: no individual navigating medically induced hair loss should feel alone or unable to access professional guidance due to financial barriers.
Through education, compassionate consultation, and access to prosthetic hair solutions, this organization strives to restore dignity and confidence for every client served.