There are things people will tell their hairdresser or barber that they might never confide in family or close friends.

Sometimes those secrets involve very serious problems such as domestic violence or abuse that a stylist really is not qualified to offer friendly advice on.

Sonia Colvin is the founder of a Bribie Island based charity Hairdressers with Hearts which works to give hairdressers and barbers with the skills to link clients with services that might help.

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