Buzzers and clippers worked overtime on Thursday from Queens to Kings Point, Long Island.
"I can cut off my hair and give it to someone and have it be put into a wig for someone who needs it, it's just such a beautiful gift," said Marissa Ruotolo, a student.
Several hair drives took place to support St. Baldrick's Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.
At the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, shipmen got their buzz on for a good cause.
At St. John's University, the guest of honor was Gabrielle Brancaccio, 5. She was diagnosed with cancer of the retina, but has been cancer free for four years.
"We're so thrilled that just by donating hair by shaving it or cutting it, you can raise money to raise money for other children like Gabrielle live a long, healthy life," said Dana Brancaccio, her mother.
For track star Veronica Thompson it was a personal decision she made after reading an article that talked about how crucial hair is to a woman's identity.
"What a gift it would be to give to someone else, all of my good hair days, all my bad hair days, and here you can have that privilege that I have," Thompson said.
Some people we spoke to have been coming to this event for multiple years. One guy has done it four years in a row.
They all say they're looking forward to growing their hair out so they could do it again in 2014.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:40 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:40:03 GMT
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism.
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:59:24 GMT
How young is too young to wear makeup? You may change your mind after you hear about a shocking new study that says putting on a pretty face can have some ugly side effects.
How young is too young to wear makeup? You may change your mind after you hear about a shocking new study that says putting on a pretty face can have some ugly side effects.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:01:00 GMT
In the digital age up-to-the-minute updates are a click and a touch away. But a new study says all of our gadgets and all of this multitasking aren't necessarily good -- and may actually be making us dumber.
In the digital age up-to-the-minute updates are a click and a touch away. But a new study says all of our gadgets and all of this multitasking aren't necessarily good -- and may actually be making us dumber.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:51 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:51:01 GMT
For the second time in the last three years, estimated medical expenses for new retirees have fallen, according to a study released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.
For the second time in the last three years, estimated medical expenses for new retirees have fallen, according to a study released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:34:25 GMT
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
