It may be "just a haircut", but it's the kindness shown that makes a homeless person know that people really care.
Hear Me, See Me: A photo book by Haircuts4Homeless
Since 2019 London based beauty photographer Jack Eames and session hairstylist Leigh Keates have been working alongside Haircuts4Homeless, joining Stewart in his sessions. With the express permission of the clients, Jack has been photographing the H4H guests, while Leigh has been documenting their spoken stories. Now, with an archive of beautiful portrait photographs and intimate quotes, Haircuts4Homeless are collaborating with both artists to release Hear Me, See Me: a large photographic coffee table book of our guests from these past two years.
Homeless people have many challenges to face, one of them often being a low self-esteem.
Haircuts4Homeless is a registered charity set up by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts. Inspired by the actions of hairdressers in various parts of the world cutting hair for the homeless, Stewart set out not only to do this his self but to build a whole community of skilled hairdresser volunteers who give their time free of charge to give haircuts for homeless people.
Homeless people have many challenges to face, one of them often being a low self-esteem. A haircut can have a great effect on someone, giving them a real boost. It’s often way down on a
homeless persons priorities with what lack of money so the service proves to be very popular.
One of people’s basic rights is for them to feel good about themselves and this service can give that to people.
Hairdressers have a known empathy and are great communicators. The industry is known for its generosity and willingness to help people therefore there are many that would willingly give some of their time and expertise. We started the project in Havering and, with the right amount of support, plan to roll it out across the UK & beyond. There is something very personal about cutting someone’s hair that can be both enjoyable and therapeutic which is something that many homeless people rarely get.
It may be "just a haircut", but it's the kindness shown that makes a homeless person know that people really care.
MATE BIKE WITH HAIRCUTS4HOMELESS
Haircuts4Homeless have recently partnered with MATE Bike for their Move With Purpose campaign. The below video was created in collaboration with Haircuts4Homeless volunteer Tom Forde to explore the day to day work of the charity and raise awareness about people affected by homelessness.
OUR SPONSORS
Our sponsors are businesses and organisations who kindly offer us their support with an ongoing relationship. Whether it’s a little or lot, the ongoing support all counts towards the ‘capital’ of H4H which enables us to deliver, grow & develop this service for the homeless.
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