ALLYSON AHLSTROM: INSPIRED Presented by Moroccanoil

High school is tough enough. But wearing the same hand-me-downs day after day makes it even tougher. Allyson Ahlstrom was only 14 when she realized that teenagers in the foster care system and extreme poverty shared her love of fashion and desire to succeed, but couldn’t dress to express themselves. So she founded Threads for Teens, a free boutique serving thousands of at-risk girls.

Here, we’re on the road with Allyson and her mobile boutique as she transforms the looks—and lives—of some amazing young women in New Orleans.

#inspiredbywomen

Moroccanoil presents a new series that examines what it means to lead an INSPIRED life. Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, the series follows the journeys of six extraordinary women, discovering how they each turn inspiration into action. Though their stories are all different, they are united by Moroccanoil’s celebration of women, their achievements and their beauty. Visit www.inspiredbywomen.com to view each of the films.

Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard
Director of Photography Andre Lascaris
Camera Operator Tim Naylor