An offer of free hair and beauty services for farming families already has almost 40 bookings - and there's a story of sadness and survival behind every call, TAFE NSW Tamworth staff have said.
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The week of free barbering, shampoos, waxing, massages and more will run from October 28.
It's a gift from the faculty staff and students, who "would like to do their bit to make things less stressful" for those who live off the land.
Spokeswoman Katie Hamlin said some conversations had left her "very teary".
"Some ladies have rung and said they haven't had a haircut in over two years," she said.
"They're just really appreciative; they're just saying, 'Thank you so much for doing this; you don't know how much it means.'"
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The offer has "grown legs of its own" in just three days of bookings, relieving head teacher Kristen Elliot said, which was "so, so, so wonderful".
Hairdressing teacher Kylie Green said it was a chance for "some me-time" for people who often spent every waking hour looking after stock and their families.
"You always feel better after a haircut or some sort of service ...
"It's someone looking after them, instead of them looking after the farm and cattle and all the rest."
The services include men's barbering - including shaves and beard trimming, cuts, colours, washes and blow-dries, manicures and pedicures, gel and acrylic nails, waxing and tinting, massage and body treatments, and facials.
- Walk-ins are welcome, but to book, call 6768 2365
Carolyn Millet
Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.
Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.
