Trending Now - Hairdresser Posts Powerful Before & After Photos Of Teen With Depression Who Asked To Shave Her Head
Depression sometimes makes even the most basic tasks, like brushing your hair in the morning, seem impossible. When a struggling 16-year-old girl came into an Iowa salon with tangled, matted locks, she told stylist Kayley Olsson to “just cut it all off.” Instead, Olsson worked a record-breaking 2 days and 13 hours to restore both the young lady’s hair and her confidence.
20-year-old Olsson, who works at Capri Waterloo salon, shared before and after photos of the incredible transformation on Facebook after completing the landmark makeover on August 8th, and the entire Internet was shook. The post went viral, with more than 75 thousand shares and almost 200 thousand likes. Most importantly, the young girl’s new ‘do was ready just in time for her back-to-school pictures!
On a more serious note, if you’re concerned that someone close to you may be experiencing depression or other mental health issues, their physical appearance may say even more than their words. Lack of personal hygiene and self-care is a serious symptom of chronic depression, and for women and girls, this often includes hair care. It’s amazing how something as simple as a haircut can do so much for a person’s spirit! See the amazing results for yourself below, and find out what people are saying about it.