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Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists
Each event is held by professional hairdressers and barbers who volunteer their time outside of their paid jobs
A hair stylist from Ringwood is hoping to inspire other hairdressers across the country to offer free haircuts.
A few years ago, Georgia Chappels found herself in a 'financial crisis' after going through a divorce. She relied on foodbanks and charities to support her family.
Now she runs the Community Haircuts project in Hampshire - offering a free, drop-in service with no questions asked.
She says: "I can't give back monetary value into the community, but I can give back my time."
Georgia retrained as a hairdresser after struggling with financial issues
Chappels and other stylists from the area have run the project for a year, from several venues across Hampshire and Dorset.
She hopes that it will help anyone struggling while the cost of living continues to rise.
"The mum might work two jobs, the dad works full time. Yes, they've got a mortgage. Yes, they've got a car.
"But the bills and everything after everything's gone - there's no money for luxuries such as a haircut."