Free haircuts for underprivileged kids

A total of 30 boys from a home of safety finally got a chance to choose their dream haircuts.

This came after the boys from Mamelodi SOS Children’s Village got free haircuts last week Friday, thanks to the professional stylists from Legends Barbershop salon at Mams mall who took time off to give back to the community.

Free haircuts came after Nhlanhla Peete, founder of WhatWhat Media, organised a special day for the boys.

“The children got the best haircuts done by a professional stylist. The children had the opportunity to choose the haircuts they always dreamt of,” said Peete.

“The children were overjoyed and happy to get the best, popular haircuts and which is in fashion these days, for free,” he said.

Legend Barbershop chose the children’s home as a way of giving back and showing appreciation by bringing a smile to children, especially those who can’t afford modern, stylish haircuts.

Tryphina Masemola from Mamelodi SOS Children’s Village said the generous donation came at the right time.

“We appreciate what the salon has done for the children and the village because the children have to get a haircut almost every week, to look nice and beautiful,” said Masemola.

The money saved will be used for something else the home needs.

“Getting a new haircut every week for the boys is very expensive.

“The free haircuts, of their own choice no matter the cost, has really brought more joy to the children,” said Masemola.

Peete said the main aim of this haircut drive was to encourage the children to believe in themselves and take their education very seriously.

The children were told that education was the key to success.

The SOS Children’s Village focuses on child development programmes, building families for children in need, and helping them shape their future.

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