After His Wife Passed Away, He Sent This Letter to Her Hairdresser—And It’s One of the Most Beautiful Things You’ll Read Today

A second, slightly zoomed-in photo of the same typed letter to Sara. The image captures a portion of the heartfelt message from a man whose wife, who had dementia, found joy and beauty in a haircut shortly before she passed away.

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Sometimes, words are so powerful they can make you cry. That’s what happened with a letter a man wrote to his wife’s hairdresser. The man, who didn’t share his name, lost his wife not long after they visited the salon together.

His wife had dementia. But the way the hairdresser treated her made her feel happy and beautiful one last time. That kindness meant everything to the man—and he never forgot it. Here is the letter. You can read the words below:

A close-up image of a typed letter dated June 27, 2020, addressed to someone named Sara. The letter is from a man thanking a hairdresser for the kindness she showed his wife, who had dementia. He shares that the haircut was one of her last joyful moments before she passed away in March. The letter expresses deep gratitude and reflects on how meaningful the experience was.
The letter is from a man thanking a hairdresser for the kindness she showed his wife, who had dementia.
June 27

Dear Sara,

This is a little bit awkward. But I’ve waited a really long time to pass this on to you.

My wife and I came in for haircuts shortly before Christmas of last year.

My wife was suffering from dementia, and you treated her as if you’d been working with dementia patients all your life. You let us sit next to each other, and when it came time for her cut you turned her chair towards me so I could watch her expression as you cut her hair.

It turned out even better than I thought it would.

Sadly, she died in March. And that haircut was one of the last, best moments of her life. She felt so pretty. She visited the mirror in her bathroom several times during the day and would come out beaming.

To see her happy was priceless.

Looking back, it was likely one of dozens of haircuts you gave that day. But one which revitalized a woman’s sense of self and her singulgular beauty. I hope you always realize the power of your profession.

It’s so easy to take things like that for granted.

Sincerely,

A grateful customer

This letter didn’t just mean a lot to Sara—it has touched thousands of people. Dementia is really hard for families. But caring people like Sara make it a little easier. And they help make the world a little more beautiful.

A Reddit comment with 2.9k upvotes. The commenter thanks Sara for her kindness, saying small acts of compassion lead to a better world. They reflect on the power of the story and challenge themselves to live with similar empathy.
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A long Reddit comment with 3.9k upvotes. The user shares a personal story about caring for their mother, who had a rare disease and later developed dementia. They describe emotional experiences, especially with mirrors and fleeting moments of recognition. They express gratitude for friends who treated their mother with respect and warmth.
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A Reddit comment from a former hairstylist of 38 years. The commenter reflects on how meaningful it was to care for older clients, especially one woman with dementia. He shares that he styled her hair one last time at her husband’s request for her funeral, expressing how honored he felt to provide that final act of care.
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