Shaving your head is so much more than just a haircut.
Cancer treatment often causes patients to lose their hair – forcing them to shave their heads.
By choosing to shave your head for the World’s Greatest Shave, you’re not just changing your hairstyle. You’re helping change the lives of Australians facing cancer.
But it’s no secret that shaving your head can be a big change, and your parents could be unsure about it.
So here are some ways to help them understand why braving the shave matters – and ultimately, why it’s worth it.
1. Shaved heads aren't extreme – they're in style
Gone are the days when you need long luscious locks to look good.
Shaved heads have become a confident, fashion-forward look – embraced by celebrities like Cynthia Erivo, Brad Pitt, Dwayne Johnson, and Florence Pugh.
The look is also becoming increasingly popular in pop culture due to its liberating, clean, and edgy vibe.
Walking on the bald side of life also requires no styling or maintenance, making it a convenient, cheap, and comfortable hairstyle that transcends fashion trends and goes with any outfit or look.
2. Always bring it back to the cause
Fashion and looks aside, this is about something much bigger than a haircut.
That’s why it's important to bring it back to the cause and remind parents why you want to shave your head.
The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave is one of Australia’s most iconic fundraising events, bringing people, businesses, schools and communities together from across the country for over 27 years for an amazing cause.
By shaving your head for the World’s Greatest Shave, you’re funding life-changing support services and research for Australians with blood cancer – giving them hope for a brighter future.
It’s a chance to stand in solidarity, raise awareness, and make a real difference at a young age.
If that’s not worth a buzzcut, we don’t know what is.
3. Many Australians with cancer lose their hair, and while they don’t have a choice, you do
Explain to your parents that there are thousands of Australians right now who are losing their hair against their will, and you’re making the decision to stand in solidarity with them.
It’s about using your choice to support people who don’t have one.
Braving the shave is so much more than a haircut. It’s a statement. It’s a beacon of hope for cancer patients who need it most. And blood cancer patients need hope now more than ever.
4. The shaved head has the tick of approval from schools
With a record number of schools taking part, the World’s Greatest Shave has never been hotter with students and schools across the country.
If you or your parents are worried a shaved head won’t be allowed, while it’s a common concern, in most cases it’s not an issue.
Hundreds of schools across Australia take part in the World’s Greatest Shave every year, with students, teachers and even entire classes getting involved.
If you’re unsure, it’s always a good idea to check with your school – but chances are, they’ll be supportive of what you’re doing and why.
Other ways to take part in the World's Greatest Shave
If your parents still aren’t completely convinced, that’s okay. There are plenty of other ways to get in on the World’s Greatest Shave.
You can cut, colour, or go all out with a crazy hairstyle – all while raising vital funds for Australians facing blood cancer.
However you choose to take part, every dollar you raise helps fund critical support services and research for those who need it most.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the hair. It’s about showing up, taking action, and making a difference.
Sign up today and help change lives.
