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The T House is a non profit foundation that believes gender affirming care is vital to the mental and physical well being of the the queer and transgender community. We provide financial assistance to those who are unemployed, underemployed or financially burdened to pay for beauty, wellness and healthcare services that support them on their gender journey. We work closely with Bombshell Transformations to provide support services, build community and celebrate euphoria.

It’s not home without

FAMILY

and for us,

FAMILY IS QUEER

We believe that we are better together, so we host events, teach classes and create opportunities to form friendships and connections within the community. Some of our past events have included a craft night, a pop up art gallery, a fashion show and Portland Pride.

Some future events we’re planning are karaoke nights, game nights, movie nights & live music.

We will soon be offering group classes on hairstyling and makeup application.

FASHION SHOW

Last year, Bombshell Transformations partnered with the Trans Wardrobe Project to provide hair and makeup for fashion show models at Doc Marie’s

CRAFT NIGHT

Our craft night was a hit, and we plan to do another one soon! We had about twenty queer and local community members show up with their projects to work on. People brought their yarn work, digital art projects, origami and other fun crafts to work on while we ate snacks and made new friends.

MAKEUP CLASSES

The T House partnered with OSU Pride Center to host a Makeup and Mocktails class for their Trans femme identifying students. The participants received a small kit with makeup and brushes, and learned how to match foundation to their skin tone, choose colors that look best on them, and learned basic makeup application.

Gender affirming services for hair loss

Gender affirming services for hair loss ◇

Gender affirming services for hair loss Gender affirming services for hair loss ◇

We at The T House, understand that hair thinning and loss can be a huge contributor to dysphoria. We work with Bombshell Transformations to support our clients with topical applications to encourage hair growth, talk about options for thinning hair, and assist our clients in finding and fitting wigs, falls, toppers and other hair pieces. We offer wig shaping, thinning styling and tinting to keep our clients wigs looking as natural as possible. We also offer wig installation for our clients with severe hair loss, allowing a wig to be worn for two weeks at a time and changed out at their hair appointment, which helps our clients accept their wig as ‘their hair’ vs. fake hair. We can assist in finding the perfect wig at the right price, and if cost is an issue, we can help.

HAIR AND MAKEUP LESSONS

Hair and makeup lessons empower trans clients to look and feel their best, and give them more control over their appearance. This is an important part of gender affirming care, as it can not only improve self esteem, but it can be the difference in passing(if that’s a goal), getting a better job, and feeling more confident in making new social connections.

The T House partners with Bombshell Transformations to offer one on one hair and makeup lessons. In these lessons, our clients can learn how to find their color season and choose makeup shades that look best with their skin tone. We teach them how to choose and apply their makeup and how to hold their brushes. During our hair lessons, we teach clients how to give themselves a blowout, use a curling or flat iron,

or create simple hairstyles or updo’s. These lessons are helpful to clients of all genders, but they especially benefit transgender femmes. Many cisgendered women are taught how to do hair or makeup by their moms, friends, or other family members. Trans women don’t have this advantage, and often don’t know where to turn to learn about this. Many online tutorials are too complicated for beginners, and videos often assume their viewers already know how to hold a makeup brush or part their hair. Step by step, patient instruction makes it easy, allowing our clients to walk away from their lessons feeling confident and empowered.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“My partner and I went in for makeup tutorials. Bettie was wonderful. There’s a lot of information on the internet but it simply does not compare to having someone working with you one on one”

Morgan F.

“Bettie has always been patient and kind with me. Often it can be difficult for folks, post-transition, to learn all the new things. Bettie will take the time to work with you, helping you to look the best you can.”

Sabrina R.

FREE GENDER AFFIRMING CLOTHING!

Gender Affirming Clothing Leads to Euphoria •Money Shouldn't Stand in the Way of a Job • Clothing is a Human Right •

Gender Affirming Clothing Leads to Euphoria •Money Shouldn't Stand in the Way of a Job • Clothing is a Human Right •

We believe clothing is a human right, and we also know times are tough right now. We have a closet full of generously donated new and gently used clothing, shoes and accessories available to the trans community with or without the option of image consulting services.

Our Services

  • We partner with Bombshell Transformations to offer gender affirming haircuts and color services, including wig/hairpiece work.

  • We partner with Bombshell Transformations and BeYouT by Sadie to offer temporary and permanent hair removal in the form of waxing and electrolysis.

  • We partner with Bombshell Transformations and Euphoria Therapeutic Massage, LMT #24240, to offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Ashiatsu and Scar Tissue Release Therapies

  • We partner with Bombshell Transformations and BeYouT by Sadie to offer a broad array of facial treatments and aesthetics services.

  • We partner with Bombshell Transformations to offer Image Consulting Services including hair and makeup lessons(individual sessions and group classes), color matching and wardrobe procurement.

FAQs

  • Yes! We know that in the current economy many people are underemployed, and we don’t want cost of living or debt to income ratio to keep you from getting the care you need

  • You can donate through Square, Zelle, cash or check. You can also donate directly through our donations page! If you want to set up monthly donations, you can do that too! We appreciate your support

  • We always welcome volunteers! Check out our ‘get involved’ page to find out what kinds of skills we need to see where you feel like you can be the most helpful! Thank you for your willingness to serve

  • Absolutely! We are happy to sign community service forms or write letters confirming your volunteer time with us! Thanks for being willing to serve

  • Thank you for your support! We take new and gently used clothing items, accessories, shoes and wigs. We also take things like binders, body shapers, tape, etc. Please contact Bettie to organize a drop off 503-430-9638