Hairdresser Debbie Morton, a church volunteer from Chicago, cuts the hair of Reverend Frank Kendrick in the Kmart parking lot in Waveland.
Morton joined six students from the Vanguard College of Cosmetology in Slidell, La., and two other professional hairstylists in giving free haircuts on Sunday afternoon. The crew performed 97 haircuts in four hours.
Click "play" above to hear student Randall Watts talk about the role of hairdressing in helping people recover from disaster.
A cold but cheery Thanksgiving
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I praise you for this great idea!
sharon barton, gaithersburg,md (Sent Nov 21, 2005 6:52:41 PM)
I think this is awesome. I don't know about anyone else, but getting my hair cut raises my spirits and gives me a renewed sense of confidence - something that many Katrina victims could use right now.
Alison, Canton, MI (Sent Nov 21, 2005 6:53:37 PM)
What a fabulous and generous idea. Kudos to those who volunteered their time to help these survivors.
Kathairne Santee, Westerly, RI (Sent Nov 22, 2005 9:25:16 AM)
Anyone freely giving their time and providing a service while asking for nothing in return should be greatly appreciated. I think this is awesome and a great way to make people feel a little better about themselves, even if only for a short time.
Ashley, Atlanta, Georgia (Sent Nov 22, 2005 9:29:50 AM)
As the events and aftermath of the natural disasters of the past year fade from the national spotlight - the needs of the people in these areas will remain.
Thanks to all who continue to volunteer time and resources.
Marie, Indianapolis, IN (Sent Nov 22, 2005 9:57:25 AM)
It's a liberating feeling getting a haircut. I commend you all for do this.
Jane (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:01:12 AM)
Nice idea. Nothing like feeling good about yourself to feel a little bit better about your situation. It it no way helps your day to day - just give you a lift in spirits.
isabel (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:03:31 AM)
I truly believe that this is a true act of kindness.
HH - West Paterson, NJ (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:07:10 AM)
I to am a cosmetologist and this is a grand way of helping lift spirits to those in need,which I have also done for free. It is true, getting your hair done gives u a renewed sense of confidence,putting a smile on your face, giving to one another the true meaning of being part of the American family we are.
Nancy Niesen (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:09:31 AM)
What a great thing to do! When everthing has litterly fallen down around you, dark roots and shaggy locks only make you feel worse! It's not about vanity, it's about self worth and some sense of dignity.
lisa respess, washington, NC (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:11:59 AM)
Very inventive way to help others! I know to those you have given this special treat, it means alot to know that others care. Kindness means so much, and helps lift your spirit. Great work!!
Angela Cason, Coushatta, LA :) (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:23:56 AM)
Thank you for being so wonderful to people in need.
Sarasota, Florida (Sent Nov 22, 2005 10:54:52 AM)
a simple haircut is just another thing we take for granted until you can't get one. What a great idea !
pott, allen park MI (Sent Nov 22, 2005 11:11:10 AM)
If we all took he natural talents and graces God has given to us and donated to those in need...what a wonderful world this would be. We should do it, as I am trying to teach my children, because it is the right thing to do.
Carrie, Annapolis, MD (Sent Nov 22, 2005 11:36:34 AM)
What an encouragement! God will bless you mightily.
Karen Goodwin ~ Lexington,KY (Sent Nov 22, 2005 11:47:18 AM)
Please know that you will be blessed in return for your kind deeds for these people.
Carol, Alabama (Sent Nov 22, 2005 12:10:43 PM)
Why do we all feel the need to wait until something bad happens to do something good for one another? This is indeed an act of great cpmpassion and kindness. I think we should all offer to give just for the sake of giving. There are many needs that go unmet every single day.
kevin, Birmingham, Al (Sent Nov 22, 2005 12:40:41 PM)
Thank you for renewing some of my faith in mankind today.
Rebecca; Charleston, WV (Sent Nov 22, 2005 1:02:57 PM)
This is a wonderful idea. I salute you all for giving people something that will make them feel better about self. To do this for free was a gift to them but I'm sure a Blessing to you. Your fee will come back 10 fold, just wait and see.
Lilah Nashville, TN (Sent Nov 22, 2005 1:06:47 PM)
Thankyou, for lifting the spirits of those who have been through so much.
Mary Williams Phoenix AZ. (Sent Nov 22, 2005 1:07:35 PM)
What about donating the hair to cancer patients?
Bubbles,Manteca,Ca (Sent Nov 22, 2005 1:21:30 PM)
Bless you for your selfless act of kindness!!!
Marianne Handlir~Forest Hill, MD (Sent Nov 22, 2005 1:28:46 PM)
God bless you all for your kindness.
kenia, fresno, california (Sent Nov 22, 2005 2:06:01 PM)
What a wonderful gift to people in need! May God bless you and all the thousands of others who have given so unselfishly to help the people of Mississippi. We will be forever grateful.
Gwynn Hoge Bounds, Brandon, MS (Sent Nov 22, 2005 2:48:12 PM)
This is a wonderful example of people giving of themselves using thier own personal talents.
Ashlie spikes, Lakeland, Georgia (Sent Nov 22, 2005 3:05:13 PM)
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