The hairdresser were in for an unforgettable experience when a 16-year-old client walked into their salon for a haircut. The young girl’s hair was so knotted and matted that the hairdressers were at a loss as to how to handle it, ultimately resulting in the drastic decision to cut it almost down to the roots.
A girl had a scheduled appointment for a haircut as she was going to get her picture taken for the upcoming school year. She left her house and went to the hair salon where she met Kaylee, the hairstylist. Upon meeting her, the girl expressed her desire to have all her hair cut off as she believed it was beyond repair.

As the hairdresser commenced the haircut, they gently inquired about the client’s hair and the reason behind her sadness. It soon became apparent that the 16-year—old had been struggling with depression for quite some time. The young girl felt unwanted and lacked the motivation to get out of bed. This had led to her hair being left uncombed for several months.

The 16-year-old’s motivation to get out of bed stemmed from a mandatory photoshoot notice, which deeply resonated with the hairdresser. The hairdresser firmly believed that no child should ever feel unwanted or unloved. Moved by the girl’s story, the hairdresser consulted with their colleagues and made the compassionate decision to salvage as much of the girl’s hair as possible.

The stylist commenced the task of untangling the matted hair, with Kylie and Meraya dedicating a staggering 13 hours to the student’s hair alone. After the hair was salvaged, the team proceeded to apply makeup and style the girl’s hair. Upon seeing her new look, the young girl’s face lit up with a smile, the first in hours.

The efforts of the hairdresser left a profound impact on the teenager, who was moved by the kindness and care of strangers. Kylie took before-and-after photographs of the student’s transformation, with the aim of raising awareness about the frightening reality of  depression and the need for support, love, and understanding. The hairstyle also expressed her passion for helping people feel more confident in themselves through transformation, stating that everyone deserves to experience happiness and self-worth. In her words “No child should ever feel insignificant”.

The transformation had a profound impact on the student, as if she had blossomed into a new person. The experience inspired her to gather her strength and embark on a fresh start, determined to pull herself together and embrace a new chapter in her life.