Shaving and Colouring
Does my hair have to be coloured permanently ?
No. Generally, participants choose to colour their hair using brightly coloured, non-permanent, spray-on colour.
You’re welcome to permanently colour if you’d like to but this is completely your decision and responsibility – including obtaining permission, if applicable, from your school and parent or guardian.
Does the hair colour give you cancer?
Research undertaken in 2002 shows this does not apply to the temporary hair colour which is recommended for use for WGS.
Does the Leukaemia Foundation provide colour hair spray?
It is available at most public shaves or go to your local pharmacy, large retail chain or hairdresser where there are lots of non-permanent coloured hairsprays to choose from.
Where can I get hair colour?
We recommend Cinta Intense Hair Colour Sprays which are available from your local Priceline, ChemPlus, Wizard Warehouse, Pharmore, Community Pharmacy, all leading pharmacies and large retail chains. Your local hairdresser can also offer advice about colouring your hair with non-permanent coloured hairsprays and waxes.
I can’t find a hairdresser
Often the best place to start is your own local hairdresser. Then check with others in your suburb or town. Do you have any friends that might own clippers?
Or click here to search for public events in your area
Do I have to Shave?
No, you can colour your hair instead. If you colour, most participants
use a temporary colour spray or coloured hair wax. It washes
out.
Some people may shave or wax another part of their body,
for example a beard, moustache, legs, chest or back. Waxing will not
be done at public shaves however, you will need to organise
that yourself.
How short do I shave?
For health and liability reasons, blade shaves cannot be undertaken at public shave events. Hairdressers will generally not shave heads with a razor for the same reasons. If you wish to shave down to the skin, we recommend you do this at home with a friend or family member, or seek the advice of a professional hairdresser. We recommend using electric clippers set at number one or two clipper length. Many women prefer number three or four.
Can I wax instead?
Yes, you can use coloured wax to spike your hair. Or you can wax your chest, legs – anything you wish!
Waxing will not be done at public shaves however, you will need to organise that yourself.
