Alexa Lloyd let down her hair, then Susan Alters cut 14 inches of it.

But the haircut was much more than just getting rid of split ends

Alexa, 13, said it was an appointment with a cause.

“We all have hair and we don’t really think about how special it is,” Alexa said.

Changing Times Hair Designs is partnered with Wigs for Kids.

And soon Alexa’s locks will be part of a wig for a child with cancer who is suffering with hair loss.

“I was going to get a haircut anyways so why not do something that would help someone when I was going to,” Alexa said.

It takes about five donors like Alexa to make one wig.

Salons send the hair to Wigs for Kids which compiles the donations and makes generic pieces.

Then when a child is in need, stylists like Alters can size and style the hair and make a custom wig at no cost, which is about an $1,800 value.

“They light up in a way that is worth every part of consultation, to the making. to the teaching, and letting them leave with a smile on their face,” Alters said.

This week Changing Times Hair Designs celebrates a grand re-opening.

The location was re-designed with Wigs for Kids in mind.

Now there’s a private styling room for consultations.

Alters said it’s a more personal space, for a sensitive appointment.

“Whatever disease, whatever diagnosis that you’ve been given, doesn’t label you. But it allows you to move forward with more confidence,” Alters said.

To be a donor you must have at least 12 inches of hair to cut that isn’t dyed, highlighted or permed.

And Alexa said she’s ready to rinse and repeat.

“I will grow it out again and definitely I will do it again,” Alexa said.

Donors do have to pay for their cut, but 25% of the cost is donated to Wigs for Kids.