Behind The Chair Show 2017 Artists Give Haircuts to the Homeless
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“I’ve been to some really good stylists, and this is the best haircut I’ve ever gotten. [Dilek] was amazing. She was so in-tune with the vision I wanted. I’m VERY happy with the side swept bang. It’s perfect for my face!” – Michelle
“I’ve been to some really good stylists, and this is the best haircut I’ve ever gotten. [Dilek] was amazing. She was so in-tune with the vision I wanted. I’m VERY happy with the side swept bang. It’s perfect for my face!” – Michelle
“I’ve been to some really good stylists, and this is the best haircut I’ve ever gotten. [Dilek] was amazing. She was so in-tune with the vision I wanted. I’m VERY happy with the side swept bang. It’s perfect for my face!” – Michelle
“I’ve only had a professional do my hair twice before, and I was not happy. I’m very happy with this. I’ve been trying to get a bar job. I’ve hit 46 bars so far. I bet this will help.” – Stormy
“This is awesome. You guys are doing something so great. You boosted my confidence and self-esteem, and I just feel beautiful.” – Luisa
“This is a blessing for us. Thank you all for making us look and feel good.” - Jonathan
“This is a blessing for us. Thank you all for making us look and feel good.” - Jonathan
“This was my first time getting an actual, real haircut.” – Rebecca
“This was my first time getting an actual, real haircut.” – Rebecca
“I’m really surprised all you people came! The last time I had my hair cut was last August. It feels a lot better…You know, these people here are all going through a hard time, and it really lifts everybody’s spirit to look a little bit better and talk with somebody who’s not in a crisis situation.” – Merrit
“I’m really surprised all you people came! The last time I had my hair cut was last August. It feels a lot better…You know, these people here are all going through a hard time, and it really lifts everybody’s spirit to look a little bit better and talk with somebody who’s not in a crisis situation.” – Merrit
“Thank you for making me feel amazing. It was a good day. That was probably the best haircut I’ll ever get in my life.” - Carole
“Thank you for making me feel amazing. It was a good day. That was probably the best haircut I’ll ever get in my life.” - Carole
“It was wonderful. [Matrix’s Robin Pruitt] did an awesome job. I feel excited and refreshed and like a new person.” - Teresa
“It was wonderful. [Matrix’s Robin Pruitt] did an awesome job. I feel excited and refreshed and like a new person.” - Teresa
“This is just great. I love my hair. I told [Joico’s Ricardo Santiago], ‘Maybe I’ll just have you come to Nashville and be my regular stylist. He said, ‘If you have any problems, call me!’”– Denise
“This is my girl. I love it. I’m sexy now!” - Taja Grayson
“This is my girl. I love it. I’m sexy now!” - Taja Grayson
It was BTC’s third year organizing the Mark Bustos-inspired initiative to bring Behind The Chair Show artists together to give haircuts at a local shelter. This year, a group of 15 amazing hairdressers volunteered their time and skills at the Salvation Army Austin downtown shelter. Two hours and 54 haircuts later, they proved, once again, that hairdressers really do touch more hearts than hair. "It seems like such a simple thing, to get our hair cut,” says Salvation Army Volunteer Coordinator Donna Clendennen. “But to [these residents] it meant the world. They all left with a smile...many...
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