Yesterday was the big day! I gently shampooed and conditioned my 23 inches of hair for the last time. I combed it out and blew it completely dry with warm, not hot air (it's better for you) and gathered it into several ponytails... it's better to have more than one so you can get the most length per section of hair.My mom must've called 5 times while I was getting ready. She even called the Daily News, a local newspaper, because she thought we should tell EVERYONE and have a reporter at the salon with us to write a story on donating your hair for children. I thought that was sooo sweet of her!
Em was very excited. He told several ladies at the salon that I was cutting off my hair to give to kids who didn't have hair. But, when my hair was actually cut, he got a little upset for a few minutes and needed a hug of assurance from me. The stylist finished of my new ultra-short haircut and we left the salon.
Oooh, my neck was cold! It was a weird feeling! It was a wonderful feeling! My ponytails are now on their way to a non-profit organization called Wigs for Kids. It will take between 6-12 hair donations for one child to be gifted with a hairpiece... can you join in?
What a wonderful thing! I did that years ago. Maybe now is the time to grow it out and do it again. Do they mind strands of grey? I didn't have to worry about that last time but I do now!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter did that a few years ago, such a wonderful thing to do if your hair grows long enough you can. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteDoing a little blog walking and hoped over from 25 Things for Charity.
Stop in for a visit, the welcome mats always out.
Have a good day
Sandy
I'm really touched by your selflessness and generosity. Do we get to see a picture of your new short style?
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely! And I'm so glad your donation went to Wigs for Kids and not that other charity (the name of it is escaping me at the moment, but it's the one you hear of most often) that has questionable practices! What a lovely way to start the new year!
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Well done Hettie!
ReplyDelete(My hair is really rubbish, so I am impressed on two counts!)
Have a great weekend - you deserve it. And yes, we need to see your new 'do'. xx
Congratulations! My daughter is growing her hair out to donate. I'll show her your pictures to keep her inspired.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I did that last year, it took me 5 years to grow out my hair, it was short. I donated 13" too. I'm so much happier with short hair!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your hair! I was trying to do that too, but after two years of growth and a few inches to go, I got fed up and cut it off. You have to have stamina and perseverance to get those 13 inches!!
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed!
Way to go! I just donated my hair last fall and it's finally growing out to a managable length. All for a good cause!
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