PHOTO: Plans to take the cut in instalments were abandoned when Carol realised she could donate the full length of her hair to make wigs for patients going through cancer treatment.
The thought of cutting off all your hair can be daunting but for Carol Smith, it was a 'magical' moment.
Carol participated in the fundraising initiative, the World's Greatest Shave, which helps raise money for blood cancer research.
"We're far away from specialists and cancer affects everyone. This here could help a family," Carol said.
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