When Kiara Kulisic developed alopecia, she was inspired to create ethical wigs in a region where a lack of jobs and a macho culture prevent many women from earning a living
The face of Juanabel Pillco Solís, who lives in the village of Huayronccoyocpampa in the Peruvian Andes, lights up with pride as she slides a “topper” – or half-wig – on her head.
“This took me almost a month to make,” she says. “It’s such an impressive achievement when I compare this to what I made when I first started out.”
