Not every story in the archive comes from a newspaper cutting. Some are quieter, and these photographs are a good example. They capture a generous act in a very direct way: children growing their hair, coming into the salon, and donating it to help someone else.
What makes these images so affecting is their calmness. The plaits are carefully tied before the cut, the atmosphere feels supportive rather than dramatic, and the finished donation is documented with real pride.
For BBC3, moments like this belong in the journal just as much as the press coverage does. They show the salon as part of a wider community story, where hairdressing connects with kindness, generosity and practical help.