There are moments in life when the right support changes how you see yourself.
For Toray Green, that moment came when she finally discovered her correct bra size and the styles that truly worked for her body. “It boosted my confidence,” she shared. “I want to help do the same for others.”
That belief sits at the heart of Hair Image Makeup, LLC, Toray’s Akron, Ohio–based beauty and image consulting business. It’s also why her partnership with The Bra Recyclers feels like a natural fit.
Confidence, Care, and Community
Hair Image Makeup has always been about more than how someone looks. It’s about how they feel when they walk out the door.
As a Master Cosmetologist, Makeup Artist, Certified Beauty Professional, and Image Consultant, Toray has spent years helping people feel confident in their own skin. Along the way, she’s been open about her own journey.
“I’ve experienced times in my life when I wasn’t able to purchase the best bra,” she explained. When she began to understand her body and find what truly worked for her, it changed how she carried herself. That experience stayed with her and continues to shape how she shows up for others.
From Personal Experience to Purposeful Beauty Work
Toray’s decision to become a Recycling Ambassador is rooted in lived experience and a desire to give back in ways that feel aligned and meaningful.
“I wanted to make sure that as I do business in my area and beyond, I give back,” she shared, “and this is something I found to align with my passion and desires.”
Giving back has long been part of how Toray lives her values. She donates to local women’s shelters, supports outreach through her church, and volunteers her time through personal care workshops, image services, and speaking engagements when called upon.
For Toray, confidence, dignity, and care are not abstract ideas. They are practical, everyday actions.
How HIM Participates as a Recycling Ambassador
Hair Image Makeup participates as a Recycling Ambassador through online recycling and rewards, making it easy for people to take part no matter where they live.
This partnership includes:
Encouraging customers and community members to recycle bras through The Bra Recyclers program
Supporting second-life solutions first, with responsible next steps when items can no longer be reused
Offering a 10% discount to customers who recycle through the recycling form and select Hair Image Makeup from the dop-down as their ambassador
Participating in education, impact reporting, and ongoing sustainability conversations
It’s a simple, thoughtful way to extend care beyond the beauty chair and into the life of a garment.
Community Care and Responsibility
Sustainability is something Toray practices in everyday life, not just in business decisions.
She shops secondhand, donates clothing locally, minimizes packaging, “I am learning about how my makeup is created,” Toray shared, noting that she looks for brands that use recycled paper, more natural ingredients, and sustainability-focused practices.
This curiosity and care continue to shape the future of Hair Image Makeup, one choice at a time.
An Invitation to Retailers
Hair Image Makeup’s partnership with The Bra Recyclers is a reminder that you don’t need a storefront or a drop-off bin to make a difference.
Service-based businesses, creatives, and retailers alike can play a role in helping garments find a second life and giving customers meaningful ways to participate in sustainability.
If you’re exploring how to align your business with confidence, dignity, and responsible consumption, becoming a Recycling Ambassador is a thoughtful place to begin. We’d love to connect and explore what that could look like for you.
Thank you, Toray, for bringing your heart, your story, and your care into this work.
Because dignity starts with feeling good, undie-neath.
