MARCH
2, 2007 — To passers by, it must have been an
odd sight: A group of blue-haired men, women and children
standing around a Supercuts car holding a four-foot-long
check payable to the Make-A-Wish foundation.
For
anyone familiar with Zach’s Wax, however, the
sight was nothing new. Was it special? Absolutely.
But if you hang around Zach’s Wax Owner Eric
long enough, you learn to get used to special moments.
Zach’s
Wax makes hair-coloring products designed to give
its customers a radically different, albeit temporary,
new look. With a one-ounce tube of color gel a few
spare minutes, blondes become pinkies, brunettes become
redheads and redheads can turn their hair green.
Zach’s
Wax also makes wishes come true. Through a growing
network of charity organizations, Plahn and his company
partner with businesses and schools to raise funds
for good causes.
Last
December, Zach’s Wax teamed with Supercuts in
Southern California to raise money for the Make-a-Wish
Foundation.
“We
had a contest to see which Supercuts could sell the
most Zach’s Wax in a month,” Plahn says.
“More than 10 percent of each sale went to Make-a-Wish.”
The
check, which was distributed on Feb. 24, totaled $300.00.
Plahn credits the folks at Supercuts.
“This
simply would not have been possible without the enthusiasm
and commitment of Supercuts’ stylists, managers
and receptionists,” he says. “They really
embraced the opportunity to make a difference.”
Through
Zach’s Wax, Plahn is making that same opportunity
available to others in a number of ways. For example,
schools can make the coloring gel available to students
as a way to show school spirit or perhaps on the eve
of the big game.
“It’s
a great way to promote a sense of community on campuses
and raise money for the school at the same time,”
Plahn says.
By
visiting Zach’s Wax on the web, anyone can make
a difference at any time. Zach’s Wax donates
ten percent of every sale to charity.
Which
charity? That depends on the color of the gel you
buy. Proceeds from the pink gel support breast cancer
research, for instance. Yellow supports Livestrong,
red gel help support AIDS research and the extra firm
hold gel (no color here) supports a hospital in Mozambique.
There are six products and six charities in all.
“We
want to run a successful business,” Plahn says.
“But we want to help others at the same time.
The greatest thing about Zach’s Wax is it’s
fun. You create awareness because it’s on your
head! It’s a neat thing to be a part of.”
Right
now, Zach’s Wax is available in Supercuts salons
and about 20 other beauty supply locations in Southern
California, in addition to its Web site.
As
you might imagine, Zach’s Wax isn’t hard
to find. Just look for blue hair and big checks.
About Zach’s Wax
Zach's Wax is a family-owned business. Our goal is
to offer you fundraising and personal products that
provide high quality and loads of fun. Every item
you purchase will benefit an organization —
yours or one you designate. If you are looking to
raise funds for school, church or other organization,
Zach's Wax is a great option. An added benefit of
partnering with Zach's Wax is “Team Spirit.”
Whether you represent an athletic team or service
group, Zach's Wax will give your members an added
dose of loyalty.
For
information: www.zachswax.com
or
Contact: orders@zachswax.com
