Cutting off our hair was something Georgina and I wanted to do together as it would be quite a big step in both of our lives and our parents were reluctant to let us get it done. Telling them we wanted to donate it was the tipping point in us being able to finally get it cut off as it was for a good cause.
We kept it secret from most of out family and friends as when we arrived at the school leavers party we expected a lot of people to be shocked as we didn't let anything slip (on the most part!). Personally, I've not had family or friends who have suffered from alopecia or hair loss due to illness but I still wanted to donate my hair as it's for a good cause.
Collectively, Georgina and I have donated over 20 inches of our hair, and it's going to be sent to the Little Princess Trust and mixed with hair of a similar colour to be made in to a wig for a child with no hair.
Doing this has not only made my hair thicker but it has improved the condition and made it feel so much more softer. I absolutely love how my hair looks so I'm just hoping our dance teachers aren't too shocked as we have a dance show and dance exam this week!