Yuka Kashino, known as Kashiyuka from Perfume, has cut off much of her trademark long hair and donated it to be made into free medical wigs for children who are recovering from illness. The 37-year-old has cut off over 40cm (16 inches), to leave herself with shoulder-length hair. She expressed hope that this would encourage others to research hair donation to children who have problems with their hair due to treatment for conditions such as alopecia, trichotillomania, trauma, or cancer.