Woman Goes To Salon With Signature Long Hair But Stylist Chops It All Off

By Barbara Diamond

October 11, 2017

For years, Laura enjoyed her long brown locks. But after a devastating cancer diagnosis, she realized she would soon be losing her hair to chemotherapy.

After years of maintaining her beautiful tresses, Laura opted for a more carefree hairstyle — and to face her treatment with a bold new look. As a result, the following video has become one of YouTube’s most popular “Extreme Hair Makeovers.”

Watch as New York City stylist Jerome Lordet takes Laura from super-long to a super-short pixie cut, complete with fresh makeup to help her feel like a whole new woman.

It’s hard not to feel emotional as Lordet begins snipping away; it’s clear Laura is fully committed to going the distance for her drastic new change, both physically and spiritually.

Take a look to see how Laura reacted to the huge difference. It’s no wonder this makeover went viral with more than 6 million views on YouTube.

Two weeks after her haircut, Laura lost all of her hair due to the radiation.

Long hair or short, one thing’s for sure… Laura is absolutely gorgeous.

Laura recently sent us the following update: “I just wanted to let you know that I am in remission now and doing great!” Laura told LittleThings. “After being so sick, it’s an incredible feeling to now feel so strong and healthy.” She wrote an article about the top 5 things cancer has taught me, and it’s truly inspiring.

Please SHARE this powerful transformation with your friends on Facebook.

Video Credit: Jerome Lordet / Facebook / YouTube

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