BTS: Flashes of Hope

nuBest salon and spa is proud to support Flashes of Hope, which raises funds to accelerate a cure for children's cancer, so children will have the chance to create a lifetime of memories. They honor the unique life of every child fighting cancer.

When a child or teenager is diagnosed with cancer, trips to the hospital instantly become the new routine for Flashes of Hope. Isolated from school, siblings and friends, it can be a challenge to find reasons to smile. Yet, these children find a way.

Our stylists make every child feel special before they step in front of the camera with family, friends and often, a favorite nurse. A routine day quickly turns into a celebration of the love that surrounds them.

Every year, Flashes of Hope provide free portrait packages to 7,000 children in 55 cities across the country. Each family is presented with framed enlargements, proofs and a CD of all the images. The portraits help the children see themselves in a new light. The images are not of sick kids, but of strong and beautiful children filled with hope.

Above are some behind the scenes photos captured of the children during the photo shoot last week, along with the nuBest styling team.

Photos: Flashes of Hope and Eric Hason

Location: Cohen's Children Medical Center

Hair & Makeup: nuBest salon and spa

-Nargas Karimi