JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 A Jacksonville hairstylist is planning to show love on Valentine\u2019s Day in a special way by giving away more than 100 wigs to women who are battling cancer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like to make women feel beautiful,\u201d said Tarina Akbari. <\/p>\n
All of the wigs are unique and styled differently. Akbari says they can cost anywhere from $40 to more than $1,000. (WJXT)<\/p>\n
Akbari also says she had one recent conversation that is reinforcing her mission.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is really hard to just go in the store and get a wig that fits you,\u201d she said. \u201cAlso, these wigs are custom-made, but they are very expensive and some women cannot afford [them].\u201d<\/p>\n
All of the wigs are unique and styled differently. Akbari says they can cost anywhere from $40 to more than $1,000. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf I can help enhance their beauty and tell them that they are beautiful on the inside and out and tell them not to give up through their hair, I\u2019m going to do it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The wig giveaway Drive is going to be at Platinum Cutts Salon at 1704 Southside Boulevard on Valentine\u2019s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/p>\n
The wig giveaway Drive is going to be at Platinum Cutts Salon at 1704 Southside Boulevard on Valentine\u2019s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (WJXT)<\/p>\n
Akbari says one of her clients recently told her about being diagnosed with cancer and is now in chemotherapy treatment.<\/p>\n
After Akbari gave her a new hair-do, she said the reaction melted her heart. <\/p>\n
\u201cI turned her around, she felt better instantly,\u201d Akbari said. \u201cIt just built their tenacity up and gives them a hope to fight. When you are looking beautiful, you cannot tell us anything. I was so joyful and I was telling her and telling God thank you because that is the type of fuel I want to give to these women.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the last six years, News4Jax has done several stories showcasing the work Akbari is doing to help women during their cancer journeys. (WJXT)<\/p>\n