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David Nicholas, Cosmetic Artist

I am a feminist because

"... no matter what the situation is, we need to be embracing and welcoming, so people leave here knowing they were accepted and that they learned techniques for applying makeup that will get them through cancer treatments in a way that make them look good and feel better about themselves. When people feel better about themselves, it's a sign of hope. By dealing, they're healing."


David is founder of David Nicholas International, a cosmetic and skin care business that has helped thousands how to cope with cancer treatments, burns and other disfigurements through partnerships with the Shriners Burn Institute, the Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Better program, and the Harvard Medical/Beth Israel Deaconess Celebration of Life event.