Ashlee's Hair with Heart challenge

I'm taking the chop to change lives

I'm cutting and donating my hair. Can you help me raise some money for kids in need?

Cutting my hair has been a decision I've been contemplating for some time now. My 30th birthday is around the corner and it felt like a monumental time to try and make a difference for someone else.

My hair has never been quite this long. Never held the memory of so many experiences and emotions. It has served as somewhat of a safety blanket over the years, almost forming into a part of my identity. But at some point I realised I was protecting it more than it was protecting me. I've been carrying it around with me through a transformative period in my life, and while I still don't feel 'ready', I think it's time to move onto another chapter with this symbolic act of release. If I can help at least one person in doing so, it will make it all the more meaningful.

My hair is currently around 30 inches and I'll be donating at least 14 to be made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to a medical condition. I don't have an exact date just yet, but I will update this page when it's locked in. I am looking to make the chop sometime in February.

Wigs cost families up to $6,000, lasting 1-2 years, meaning families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth. By making a donation to Variety - the Children's Charity, we can help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need. Variety helps kids up to the age of 18 who are sick, disadvantaged and disabled.

If you made it this far, I appreciate you taking the time to indulge me by reading my story and thank you for helping kids in need.

Ashlee x

My Updates

Wow…

Monday 21st Feb
Thank you so much to everyone who donated. We did something really cool ☺️💗 Before and afters posted below!

17th of February - It's All Happening!

Sunday 9th Jan
I've officially booked in my cut for the 17th of February... not long to go now! I should probably hurry up and decide what hairstyle I want for after I've had the chop...

Thanks for all the support

$100

Nan (carole)

Such a thoughtful contribution to a wonderful children's charity Ashlee.

$62

Buffy Xx

super support this, so proud of you 💖✨

$52.20

Lisa Frazer

Great cause, Ashlee. Very brave x

$52.20

Olivia Becker

$52.20

Marianne Dekroo

Good luck on the 17th Ash

$52.20

Eliot Bonetto

❤️

$31.32

Diana Orellana

$31.32

Renee (mum)

Big move Ashlee after all of these years although going to such a wonderful cause xxx

$31.32

Angie

Thank you for what you are doing

$31.32

Caroline Kirkaldy

$25

Ashlee Wiseman

$20.88

Kayla Dwyer

Always so proud of you

$10.44

Dearne

Love your work! <3 xxx