Hair With Heart Stories

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

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  • Foxx, QLD
    I needed to cut my hair because of the new school I'll be going to next year, so I decided to donate my hair so that another child could love my hair as much as I did. I donated 40cm!
  • Katie, SA
    My husband and I chopped our hair - with all the heartache happening in the world we wanted to raise awareness and support for children facing indescribable hurt and trauma.
  • Deyanna, NSW
    I want to donate my hair so that sick people will be happy . Deyanna 6yr
  • Phuong, VIC
    In the last 12 years, this is my fifth time cutting my hair for donation. It is the longest hair I have ever grown to donate, and it holds the most meaning for me. I have a four-year-old daughter, Ivy and I want to share this incredible journey with her – a journey of giving and accepting who we are, even without long hair. I am still the same person, perhaps an even better one, as I embrace my identity more fully. I hope she, too, will come to cherish her inner beauty and develop resilience in a world that can sometimes place too much pressure on young girls to look a certain way to fit in.
  • Lebron, NSW
    A Mother’s Dream to Donate Her Son’s Hair I’ve always dreamed of donating my son’s hair to help children who’ve lost theirs due to illness. As his hair grew longer, the thought of it being used to bring joy to a child warmed my heart. I imagined the day he would get it cut, knowing it would make a difference in someone’s life. This dream is not just about the haircut, but about teaching him the power of kindness and giving
  • Ashleigh, NSW
    I had wanted to shave my head for a long time, but when my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer I put my foot down and grew out all the dye so I could donate it too. Luckily my sister is still with us today too.
  • Sreya, SA
    Cutting my hair is a blessing, especially for a good cause. I hope that my hair brings some joy to whoever gets to wear it next. A lot of love and hugs xxx
  • Isla, NSW
    This is my second donation (my first was when I was 7 years old). So many people compliment me on my hair, which I am grateful for. I want to share this gift with children who are struggling with medical illness and who are less fortunate than me.
  • Amelia, SA
    I am very lucky to have long, thick and healthy hair. When I have a haircut, it often seems like a waste when other people can benefit from having it. When I was growing up, I was close with a few families and other children who went through tough times and I think Variety can help support those people where they most need it.
  • Natalie, NSW
    I believe everyone has the right to feel comfortable with themselves and if a wig is what they use to express themselves then why not give what I can. I realised that so many kids without hair want wigs but cannot afford one. My hair can grow back but theirs may not and I’m willing to sacrifice something as small as hair to make someone smile. I donated my hair in 2018 and am more than happy to do the big chop again in 2024.
  • Olivia, NSW
    2 years ago I decided to go for the big chop to help people that have lost their hair because of an illness. My biggest inspiration is my sister Therese who has a rare medical condition and requires lots of help from medical teams and therapists. The money that I’ve raised will go towards children like Therese that require specialised equipment.
  • Skye, WA
    I wanted to help people in need.
  • Bonnie, NSW
    To help young children who are sick ❤️
  • Bonnie, SA
    I am going through chemo and will be losing my hair so I thought it would be wonderful to donate to a child who has lost theirs. I could not imagine how hard it would be for a young person to lose their hair and it is a small gesture to be able to help.
  • Veana, NSW
    Just like my older brother who also donated his hair here. Mummy & Daddy decided well before I was born to grow my hair and cut it when I turn 6 so it can be donated to be made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to a medical condition. Mummy & Daddy have explained this to me and I am happy to help make a difference in someone's life. I'm glad to be making a difference to someone that needs my hair more than I do.
  • Ugyen, ACT
    I have always believed in the power of giving, and I wanted to make a difference in a personal way. Seeing how cancer affects so many lives, especially those who lose their hair during treatment, inspired me to take action. By donating my hair, I hope to bring a little bit of comfort and hope to someone going through such a challenging time. It’s a small gesture, but I believe it can make a meaningful impact.
  • Sushmita, NSW
    Offering a tangible form of support to individuals, especially children, who are fighting illnesses and experiencing medical hair loss can be a significant motivation.
  • Charlotte, QLD
    To be able to help those that don’t have any hair or can’t grow their own. I’m blessed to be able to do this and help in some way.
  • Dechen, NSW
    My kids, all kids are vulnerable and they deserve to be protected. Donating hair is the least I can do.
  • Janejira, ACT
    My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago and sadly passed away. I am committed to making a positive impact while I still can, as life is fleeting.