Watch: Hairdresser Shaves Her Head To Support Client Battling Cancer In US

A heartfelt display of empathy unfolded at a salon in Idaho, US, where a cancer patient’s routine haircut turned into a touching moment of solidarity. Lorraine, battling stage 3 cancer, was overwhelmed as clumps of hair fell away. Her hairdresser, sensing Lorraine’s distress, made a remarkable decision. Without a word from Lorraine, the hairdresser began shaving her own head, offering a profound gesture of support. This act of kindness, shared by Good News Movement on Instagram, captured the hearts of social media users.

“This hairdresser didn’t know the customer… but before the customer said anything, the hairdresser could feel clumps falling out in her hand—she could feel Lorraine felt alone in her cancer battle, so she shaved her head in solidarity. She was sure to ask if it was OK. Beautiful!!!” Good News Movement wrote in the caption.

The hairdresser’s touching gesture gained significant attention online, racking up more than 1.5 million views so far. The comment section is brimming with praise from social media users for this act of solidarity.

One user commented, “Wow, I’ve seen so many of these but never someone with such long hair, not that that should make any difference, but the transformation to lose all that hair is clearly more impactful. Beautiful ladies supporting each other.”

Another, sharing their own experience, wrote “Cancer is no joke. I know the feeling of your lovely hair falling and it’s hard it hit me almost a year ago. Still fighting this terrible disease but am stronger ! Having someone or many people being sympathetic it’s the world!”

“We need more beautiful and understanding people in this world,” a commenter wrote.

An Instagram user sharing their own deeply moving story, wrote, “When I lost my hair from chemo, my long time hairdresser shaved my head and held my hand. I felt her support to the very core. She didn’t need to shave her head to show me her love. Gillian Squire I will never forget that day.”

Another heartfelt comment read, “This is just amazing! Wonderful how this lady showed immense compassion to the lady battling cancer! She’s an inspiration to us all. Prayers, this lady gets the best medical care and overcomes this illness.”

More heartwarming reactions kept pouring in with remarks like “That stylist is a STRONG secure woman,” “That level of support is beautiful” and “Such an act of kindness.”