Photo: Justin Baldoni/Instagram

Justin Baldoniis letting go of his long locks for a good cause.
Saturday on Instagram, theJane the Virginalum, 39,shared a video cutting his hair to donatetoLocks of Lovecharity, which specializes in making custom wigs for children who have lost their hair for medical reasons.
“So he’s gonna give all this hair to somebody. That’s why you gotta cut it perfectly right there,” he continued, showing his child exactly where to cut his hair. “You ready? Okay, here we go.”
Maxwell proceeds to chop off the first lock of his father’s hair, while his sisterMaiya Grace, 7, closes her eyes shut. “Tell me when it’s done,” she adorably says.
Holding up the lock of hair his son cut, theFive Feet Apartdirector tells him, “Someone’s gonna be so happy to have this hair.” His wife Emily then kisses him and says, “I love your heart.”
With tears in his eyes, Baldoni clarifies, “I’m not crying because I’m cutting my hair. I’m crying because this is going to somebody.”
The clip then shows Baldoni’s children cutting the rest of his hair, posing with the ponytails alongside their father. A professional stylist then cleans up the actor’s hair.
Justin Baldoni/Instagram

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The father of two then asks his kids if they’re ready, at which point they count to three in an adorable transition, removing their hands from the camera for the big reveal of his shorter hairstyle.
“I love it,” Emily reacts to her husband’s new hairdo, kissing him on the forehead. The video ends on a playful note with her saying, “He’s super hot,” as Baldoni sits in the stylist’s chair.
Several commented on Baldoni’s video, including his formerJane the VirgincostarYael Grobglas, who joked, “Oh, thank God.” Amanda Kloots wrote, “Oh, it looks GOOOOOOOD!!!! Cutest family video of all time! Baldoni’s for the win!”
source: people.com