Former model cuts off 12 inches of her hair to donate to Children with Hair Loss.Photo:Phyllis Lane; Courtesy of Kim Alexis
Phyllis Lane; Courtesy of Kim Alexis
Kim Alexisis spreading love this holiday with the ultimate act of kindness.
The model — who was a huge industry face in the ’80s — revealed to PEOPLE exclusively that she cut off 12 inches of her famous blonde hair to donate toChildren With Hair Loss.
Alexis’ major hair transformation can be seen in a video shared exclusively with PEOPLE. With her long strands tied into sectioned off braids, she stands while her hairstylist cuts off each pigtail, leaving her with shoulder-length hair on one side.
The result of the dramatic chop is a chic bob, which Alexis' stylist worked into beachy waves.
Since 2000, the charity has supplied hundreds of hair pieces and care kits each year, free of charge.
Kim Jones.Phyllis Lane
Phyllis Lane
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In the ‘80s, Alexis, now 63, was a fixture in the fashion and beauty worlds. She madesix appearancesinSports Illustrated Swimsuitthroughout the decade, graced the covers of the style industry’s biggest publications, includingVogueandGlamour, andbecame the face of Revlon’s Ultima II cosmetics linein 1983, followingLauren Hutton. She also pivoted her career to Hollywood, featuring in on-screen projects such asHoly ManandCheers,and has written multiple books.
However, over the course of her life, the Lockport, New York native gradually used her platform to inspire others, no matter the age, to feel beautiful from the inside out.
Across her social media channels, she creates content encouraging her followers to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Alexis also recently joinedMen’s Journal— a men’s publication that covers everything from style and wellness to outdoors — as a contributor.
source: people.com
