Sunday, August 21, 2011

Locks for Charity

Gabby has wanted to have a significantly shorter hair cut for quite some time, however I haven't been too keen on the idea. She has lovely, beautiful, long curly hair that, honestly, Mama could not part with. Yet this same hair could also cause much hassle. We came across an organization called Pantene Beautiful Lengths that has partnered with the American Cancer Society and donates real hair wigs to those in need. Pantene Beautiful Lengths only required 8 inches of hair opposed to some other organizations that required 10 inches. I was more comfortable with this since Gabby could still continue to get her hair in a bun for her ballet classes. Here is a photo chronicle of Saturday when she got her hair cut and donated it.
Curly (before)
Flat ironed straight (for a more accurate measurement)
The first cut!







Carole the hairdresser actually cut 9 inches due to some split ends.











Second cut...

















All gone! Daddy was in the background recording it all on his smart phone. You can't see Gabby's face in this picture but she was giddy with delight over the whole thing.









Gabby with our hair dresser Carole. Carole by the way cuts all of our hair and we are so glad she could assist us through this wonderful experience.
















Gabby with her new hair cut! This week we will send off the bag containing the two ponytails of hair.

We are so proud of you Gabby!

2 comments:

brittany said...

when i was talking to you on sunday, i was super convinced that there was something different with gabby and couldnt think of what it was. now i know:)

The Baughers said...

When I first saw Gabby after the haircut, I'm not sure how long it had been, but she was still giddy! I love the cut and how awesome to help others in the process.