Melissa's Big Chop

I'm chopping my hair and would love your help!

As most of you know, my hair is one of my most defining features. It is thick, it is curly, it is long and I have been growing it for as long as I can remember. After about a year of consideration, I have finally made the big decision to make a difference! On 8th February 2022, I will be cutting and donating 40cm of my hair to be made into a wig for a child who has lost their hair due to a medical condition.

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, you can help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need. 

I am passionate about the amazing work Variety does for sick, disabled and disadvantaged kids in the community. While donating my hair is my personal sacrifice, I would be grateful for your support, if you can spare a few dollars, in raising some money for this fantastic charity and kids in need.

Thank you xxx

My Updates

The big chop!

Wednesday 9th Feb

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I did it! I am so proud to have been able to donate my hair to Variety - Hair with Heart! I am loving the new hairstyle so far but it will take some getting used to after so many years of long hair.


A big thank you to the wonderful Tamara from Tamara’s Hair and Beauty who not only cut (and tamed) my hair but also donated her time to do so! 


Finally, an enormous thank you to all my amazing sponsors for your generous donations, support and encouragement. I am so pleased to have been able to meet my target! 


I have added some new photos of the cutting process and my new hairstyle to my page. If the final product has inspired you, there’s still time to donate xxx

Thanks for all the support

$261

P, J, M, J, D, C, S & W Vinci

That's a big sacrifice for a great cause, Mel. Well done from all of us. xx

$261

Williams Fuel Systems

$261

Chantal Mammone

Amazing Mel so proud of you ❤️

$120.06

Frank & Samantha Mammone

What a fantastic cause 💖

$104.40

Domenico & Immacolata Mammone

❤️

$104.40

Chloe Blackwell

This is amazing and I love the new do

$104.40

Natalia

Happy to support you Melissa for this worthy cause

$104.40

Mario & Lucy Vinci

We are very proud of you Melissa, haven’t seen you with short hair since you were 9 months old! This donation is much cheaper than the chemical straightening we used to have to pay for when you were a teenager! Love Mum and Dad xxx

$104.40

Michael, Christina And Anjelica Vinci

Great work Melissa!

$104.40

Lisa Yates

$104.40

Leon, Lauren & Family X

So Amazing Melissa. Such a great cause x

$104.40

Sonia Bennett

Awesome work Meliss. Very proud of you. I hope this donation comes with a personal blow dryer and some straightening chemicals. 😂❤️❤️❤️

$104.40

Matilda & Emilia Mammone

We love you so much Mamma and we are so proud of you! Your hair looks beautiful ❤️❤️ xxx

$100

Vincenzo Mammone

$100

Michelle

$52.20

Giovanni, Angela Mammone & Family

Beautiful cause to donate to Melissa ❤️ Proud of you Zia 😘

$52.20

Fi&mic

$52.20

Shezza

You're a legend!

$52.20

Peter Carter

Well played Mel.

$52.20

Chris Sweeting

$52.20

Kelly Edwards

This is awesome.

$52.20

Fi

Go Mel you legend x

$52.20

Karen Phipps

$52.20

Kristin Berger

$50

Tanya Kerkvliet

Wow Mel, super inspiring! And the final haircut looks amazing on you! I think I need to visit Tamara myself lol. Well done and a great cause!!

$50

Anita Vicario

Well done Melissa! An amazing gift to someone in need xx

$50

Phillip & Rosetta Vinci

$31.32

Kristen

Well done Mel ❤

$31.32

Nathalie St. Martin

Brave lady!!!

$31.32

Anh Duong

Well done, Melissa! You look great with short hair too😁

$31.32

Andre Mensink

$31.32

Anonymous

$31.32

Toms Bernie

Well done Melissa, a great cause

$31.32

Michelle Seclier

You’re just amazing! Well done

$31.32

Joanne Cleaver

$31.32

Luigi & Nicole Mammone

So amazing Mel! Such a great cause and so rewarding!! Can’t wait to see you with short hair 🥰

$30

Jessica Pryce

Awesome Mel 👏 xx

$30

Carrie Platts

Great stuff Mel!

$30

Sarah Roberts

Hair today, gone tomorrow! Great cause - well done x

$30

Kimberly Grant

Looking great!!!

$26.10

Rach

Such a beautiful thing to do Mel & you look beautiful ❤️

$20.88

Pon Ratnasingham

Hi Melissa As is said, "service to mankind is service to God". Keep up the good work.

$20.88

Saj Khan

Great initiative Mel!

$20.88

Laverne Castelino

A worthy cause to donate your hair. Good on you, Melissa!

$20.88

Larry Nicholl

Well done Melissa...still looking good :)

$20.88

Neil W

Stunner inside and out!

$20.88

Peter Stewart

$20

Anonymous

Great cause

$20

Matt Bell

Well done, this is an amazing charity, you should be proud of making such a sacrifice for others.

$20

Joyce Terrigno

Well done Melissa, how beautiful of you. Can't wait to see the new look!😘

$15.66

Mel Martino

That amazing Melissa very kind. I hope you raise a lot for your fundraiser.