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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 and wellness services that support them on their gender journey. We are creating an alliance of trans-affirming salons in the Portland, OR area to provide beauty and wellness services, build community and celebrate euphoria.
It’s not home without
FAMILY
and for us,
FAMILY IS QUEER
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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, Queer Winefest and Portland Pride.
We are currently planning a fashion show at Bombshell Transformations salon in St. Johns for August 9th 2026. All proceeds will go to support the T House. You can purchase tickets for the event here:
Some future event's we’d love to put together are karaoke nights, game nights, craft nights, potlucks, movie nights & live music.
We are seeking volunteers to help plan and organize events, as well as teach skills based classes. If you have a skill you feel would benefit the community, or would like to help us with events, please email bettie@thethouse.org!
FASHION SHOWS
Last Year one of our partner salons, Bombshell Transformations, joined with the Trans Wardrobe Project to provide hair and makeup for a Fashion Show at Doc Marie’s. This year, Bombshell Transformations will be hosting their own fashion show, ‘Dress the Dolls’ in St. Johns. Clothing will be provided by local thrift and vintage stores and one of the walks will feature corsets by Versatile Corsets. The salon team will be doing hair and makeup for the event. Remy Wines and charcuterie will be available for purchase!
CRAFT NIGHTS
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 ◇
GENDER AFFIRMING HAIR SERVICES
A haircut for most people can mean feeling like yourself again. It can make you feel more confident and put together. It can change how someone perceives you in an interview, or just out and about. For a trans person it can mean they don’t get misgendered(or not as often), they get taken seriously at a job interview, or they finally get to see themselves the way they feel on the inside. At the T House, we know that besides being a major contributer to euphoria, a good haircut can save a trans persons life.
HAIR LOSS SOLUTIONS
We at the T House, understand that hair thinning and loss can be a huge contributor to dysphoria. We work with partner salons to support trans clients with finding topical applications to encourage hair growth and explore options for thinning hair. Our affiliates offer red light therapy, extension services, wig shaping, thinning, styling and tinting to provide viable options for those experiencing hair loss. Our trans-affirming salon partners can help clients fit and source extension hair, wigs, falls, toppers and other hair pieces. They also offer wig installation for those clients with severe hair loss. If cost is an issue, the T House 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.
Bombshell Transformations, a T House affiliate, offers one on one hair and makeup lessons. In these lessons, clients can learn how to find their color season and choose makeup shades that look best with their skin tone. They are taken step-by-step through the makeup selection process, application of makeup and how to use brushes for application and blending. Hair lessons can vary, depending on what each client wants to learn. Options include basic styling and blow drying, curl care and diffusing, curling or flat iron styling, braiding or other quick hairstyles. The T House helps provide these services for transgender individuals needing extra support.
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 from our affiliates make it easy, allowing clients to walk away from their lessons feeling confident and empowered.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT HOW GENDER AFFIRMING SERVICES HAVE HELPED THEM
“My partner and I went in for makeup tutorials. [affliate] 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.-makeup lesson
“Today I got the silly little queer mullet of my dreams and my gremlin heart could not be happier. An affirming haircut can be a gamechanger and this is definitely one for me. Thank you [affliate stylist]”
Tobias B.-haircut
“ [affiliate stylist] has always been patient and kind with me. Often it can be difficult for folks, post-transition, to learn all the new things. [affliate stylist] will take the time to work with you, helping you to look the best you can.”
Sabrina R.-wig client
“As a biological male still working to figure out my gender identity…I have never felt more seen, validated, respected, heard and celebrated than I did in those couple hours…I had such an uplifting and transformative experience…”
Mikayla M.-makeup lesson
“[affliate stylist]helped me believe that I could continue to transition and present femme in the world with my new haircut.”
Jack M.-haircut
Services We Help Provide
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We partner with several salons across the Portland, OR area to offer gender affirming haircuts and color services, including wig/hairpiece work.
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We partner with Bombshell Transformations and BeYouT by Sadie to offer temporary and permanent hair removal in the form of waxing and electrolysis.
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We partner with trans affirming salons across the Portland, OR area to offer a broad array of facial treatments and aesthetics services.
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The T House partners with our affiliate salon, Bombshell Transformations and their LMT, Theo (LMT#29652) to offer swedish, myofacial release, neuromuscular, craniosacral, cupping and scar sissue Release Therapies
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The T House Partners with our affiliate salon, Bombshell Transformations to offer Image Consulting Services including hair and makeup lessons(individual sessions and group classes), color matching and wardrobe procurement.
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The T House parners with affiliate salons around the Portland, OR area to provide support for trans clients experiencing hair loss. These services include topical treatments, red light therapy, hair extensions, hair pieces and wig work.
FAQs
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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
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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
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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
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Absolutely! We are happy to sign community service forms or write letters confirming your volunteer time with us! Thanks for being willing to serve
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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