Late last summer, as school started up and fall approached, Ten decided that she was going to get a few more inches onto her long hair and then cut it off for Locks of Love. Our fun Hair Cutter Lady let her know that her hair was almost long enough, and that when Ten was ready, she would cut and style it free of charge. She does that for Locks of Love. She mails the hair to them as well. Ten decided that Valentine's Day would be The Day. (We actually ended up going in the day before Valentine's Day.)
A few days prior to The Day, Ten wanted her usually 'wild hair' french braided 'one last time' (believe me, there weren't many times). She also told several little girl friends of her plan, and had them each say good bye to her hair. On The Day, she was resolute, even printing some 'short hair style' ideas off the internet to take to show our Hair Cutter Lady....
Our poor Hair Cutter Lady could barely speak, as she was recovering from The Winter Cold we all seem to be battling.
Ten brought along a moral supporter. They played in the massage chair while El Professor got his hair trimmed.
When it was Ten's turn she talked about possible styles and shared her pictures.
Then The Wonderful Hair Cutter Lady gave Ten some encouragement.
First you make a ponytail....
...then you cut off the ponytail....
...and braid the hair. You need ten inches.
Last of all, you get a new style!
It takes 6-8 ponytails to make a wig.
Check out Locks of Love and view their video clip on the donation process.
2 comments:
Sweet! Several members of my family have donated hair braids, too. Wonderful opportunity to show love and compassion. Thanks for sharing the process.
Victoria did that a couple of times. It is a neat gift. Congrats to your daughter for contributing.
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