Hair With Heart Stories

We love hearing your stories and seeing photos of your big chop! Share yours here.

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  • Rinzin, WA
    Initially, I just planned to style my long hair, but after hearing from my co-worker that I could donate it, I felt inspired to make a meaningful change. I decided to chop it off, reminding myself that it would grow back, and I hoped it would make a difference for someone in need.
  • Lily, NSW
    As a child I always had long hair, reaching past my waist. For my fifteenth birthday I knew I wanted to do something meaningful, for me that was donating my hair. I cut it to above my shoulders, it was at least 30 cm shorter than I had ever cut it. Donating my hair made me feel as if I could help someone with alopecia or cancer feel themselves again. Two years later just before my seventeenth birthday I decided that my hair was long again, and I donated it again. About a week later, I got diagnosed with alopecia, I was devasted. I felt empty, after just donating my hair again, I was scared, scared that I would lose all my hair, scared that I wouldn't be myself again. Although I originally thought losing my hair would just be something superficially a part of me, going through the treatment I realised how it effected me deeply and emotionally. I made a pact with myself that I wouldn't wear a ponytail out publicly till the end of the year. The end of year represented the time in which I would know if my current alopecia treatment would work. Come the end of year, my hair was starting to grow back, I finally felt capable to wear my hair in a ponytail again, without being overcome by vulnerability. Finally I felt able to donate my hair. Able to grow my hair out again, to repeat the cycle.
  • Gursharan, NSW
    One day I came across a post about kids losing their hair due to cancer, its treatment and other medical reasons. How it impacts little hearts at such a young age, how their confidence builds up after they receive their beautiful wigs and are able to feel like it was their natural hair - it touched my heart. It raised a willingness in me to do something to bring more smiles to children by donating my hair and creating a fundraising page.
  • Sukanaya, SA
    I was always willing to make someone happy and I felt this can be the opportunity for me to do so. This action made me feel glad I did something that will make someone feel happy. I will try to continue doing this and help others do this too sharing my experience. I'm feeling blessed and lucky that I was able to do something good in life.
  • Jaxtyn, NSW
    Jaxtyn decided to cut his hair as he’s been growing it for 8 years and feels it’s time to donate to children who really need it more .. Jaxtyn is the most inspiring child 
  • Yamuna, VIC
    I want to see smile on their face ...
  • Jintana, NSW
    It's not how much we give. But how much love we put into giving.. Gift of Love Xx Jintana K
  • Gabriella, WA
    *sharing on behalf of our 4.5 year old daughter, Ellana* She was born and blessed with a head full of thick hair, and it continued to grow beautifully. The thought to cut and donate had been tossed around for several months, and we thought today (23/1/2025) right on 100 days since the passing of Ellana's grandmother, would be a significant and special day to make the cut and donate to those who need the hair more than Ellana.
  • Margaret, QLD
    Lost too many to cancer
  • Claire, VIC
    I want to make a difference to another child's life. The last time I went to the hairdresser, I realised how much of my cut hair is just thrown out. What a waste! This made me think about how my cut hair could help someone else and hopefully give them joy. I grew my hair as long as I could, ready for the big chop.
  • Amalia, WA
    The thought of my hair being used to make a wig and put a smile on someone's face made me feel happy, that's what inspired me to donate my hair.
  • Chloe, WA
    There is this beautiful girl I know who is only five years old and currently seeking treatment for cancer. She is so young, beautiful and full of life; she doesn't deserve this, and although there is nothing I or others can do to take her sickness away, we can fundraise to help her and other children. My hair will grow back, she deserves it more than I do.
  • Mary, QLD
    I'm so fortunate my hair grows fast. So I want to take advantage of my super power and help brighten someone else's day 🙂 Merry Christmas.
  • Yamuna, VIC
    To be honest I really don’t know much but I want a smile on their faces with my donation hair 😍😍
  • Olivier, ACT
    The book named The Braid
  • Freya, NSW
    At school I learned about cancer and how it can make people’s lives feel so bad. This inspired me to donate my hair to someone who needs it more than me. Freya
  • Margaret, QLD
    The reason is I’ve lost too many friends and family, and I only suffer with skin sun cancers. When it comes to kids, I get emotional.
  • Eve, QLD
    I wanted to donate my hair to help kids when they lose theirs. It makes me happy to know that they can have another kid's hair that is similar to their own and not adult hair that's not as soft.
  • Rachel, QLD
    My dear friend is fighting cancer and my mum died from cancer, so I wanted to give someone the chance to feel amazing with my incredible hair. My hair is my superpower so while I have the privilege to grow it back I will continue to donate it. Not everyone is that fortunate.
  • Caitlin, SA
    I wanted to give hope to children, and support them and their families. I’ve always had fast growing and healthy hair and have always strived to help others. Donating my hair was the least I could do, and being able to raise funds for the charity was so fulfilling because I know it will go a long way for so many people.