In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Knoxville resident Travis Hall felt compelled to help those affected by the disaster. He set up a pop-up hair salon on a porch near the damaged Hot Springs Resort and Spa, just a block away from one of the few remaining open stores, Sara Jo’s Station.
Every weekend, Hall drives to Hot Springs to offer free haircuts. “It’s been really cool to learn how valuable this can be for people,” he said. “I’m just having a blast.”
Since launching the initiative, Hall has provided over 70 free haircuts. If he were charging for his services in Knoxville, he would have earned about $100 per client, totaling approximately $7,000 in donated haircuts.
Many patrons express gratitude, especially those who have lost their jobs. “Having this service donated is super helpful,” one customer remarked. Just two weeks before the floods, Hall was searching for a place to live in the area and was there to help with cleanup the day after the disaster.
“Nothing is open anymore; it’s amazing someone is here willing to do this,” said another patron.
When customers offer to pay, Hall collects the money in a jar, planning to donate it to those in need. “It’s not just a haircut,” added Sara Jo from Sara Jo’s Station. “Please support Travis; he’s beautifying us one by one here in Hot Springs.”
On average, Hall performs about 15 haircuts a day. By early November, he will have helped roughly 20% of Hot Springs’ population. Initially uncertain about the need for his services, he now sees long lines of people waiting for their turn.
Related topics:
- Dabur to Merge Ayurvedic Hair Care Brand Sesa in ₹325 Crore Deal
- Mira Kapoor Shares Haircut Fears and Expert Insights on Hair Growth
- Angel Reese Makes a Bold Hair Change Following CFDA Awards
