A haircut-free year inspires a hair-raising donation

Niwot Historical Society president Kathy Koehler went for more than a year without a haircut and last week, Liz Edge, owner of Ivy and Thistle hair salon on Second Avenue, styled Koehler's hair so it could be donated to Hair We Share. The non-profit organization makes wigs and hairpieces and provides them at no cost to those suffering with hair loss due to a medical condition. Koehler and her two daughters have donated their long tresses in the past. Koehler said of her new hairdo, now more than 10 inches shorter, "It feels so light with much texturing. Liz did a wonderful job and I would highly recommend her." Hair We Share will be sending Koehler a photo of the wig made from her hair.