Hair Salon to have Fundraiser for Earthquake, Tsunami Victims

If you've been thinking it's time to do something about those split ends or maybe are just ready for a new 'do, consider waiting until Friday to get a hair cut. That's when , a Moorpark Avenue salon, will be taking Red Cross donations for haircuts to raise money for the Japan earthquake and tsunami victims.

"My stylists and I were having a meeting about a week ago and during that meeting we got on the subject of Japan," said Katsu, the owner of the salon (who goes by the single name). "Seeing as how I am from Japan and my family still lives there, my stylists thought it would be a great opportunity to show our support."

Katsu went on to mention that his family was not directly affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

The stylists—who generally charge $45 or more for women's hair cuts, according to a price guide on the salon's Web site—are asking for a donation of at least $10 for their services on Friday.

The fundraiser will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and all the money earned will go to the Red Cross. The salon is at 252 W. L.A. Ave. between and