MAN BUN VANISHING INTO THIN HAIR FOR GOOD CAUSE
A GOLD Coast hair salon is declaring the man bun trend dead and buried and say it is time to chop the top knot lads.
The good news is you can at least put the hair to good use in its afterlife, with Ette Studio owner Kristina Koncova saying she is on the hunt for the Coast’s best man buns to chop for charity.
“Over the last few years Sustainable Salons Australia have collectively donated 25,300 ponytails to charitable wig-making services such as Variety The Children’s Charity, resulting in 1265 wigs for cancer and alopecia patients,” Mrs Koncova said.
“Throughout May we’ll be lobbying for the lads on the Gold Coast to cut their man buns for the cause.
“Blokes willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, by donating 20cm or more of their luscious top knots, will receive a complimentary styled haircut.
“Of course, we’d be thrilled to welcome anyone who is keen to donate their hair, but let’s be honest, the man bun is a good place to start.”
In addition to collecting man buns for charitable wig-making, Ette Studio has been recognised by Sustainable Salons Australia (SSA) for recycling up to 95 per cent of their waste.
“You may be surprised to learn that the Australian salon industry sends 1500 tons of recyclable aluminium back to landfill each year,” Mrs Koncova said.
“That’s one and a half million kilos, about 715 cars, or four jumbo jets.
“Add to this the waste of plastics, colour tubes and cut hair, and you can easily see why the Sustainable Salons Australia initiative is so important to us.”
Palm Beach model Brodie Green said he had never considered chopping his man bun, but after hearing Ette Studio’s pitch he was now considering it.
“I’m very attached to my hair ... literally!” he said.
“But I think when it comes to hair it’ll grow back and if we man-bun owners can do something positive for other people or the environment, then why not?”