How do donate to locks of love

Can I donate colored hair? Can I donate permed hair? Can I donate bleached hair? Can I donate dreadlocks? How many ponytails does it take to make one hairpiece? Can I meet the child who receives my hair?

Is my hair donation tax-deductible? Can I include pictures with my hair donation? Hair that has been bleached usually this refers to highlighted hair is not usable. If unsure, ask your stylist. We are not able to accept bleached hair due to a chemical reaction that occurs during the manufacturing process. Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.

Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable. If shaving your head, first divide hair into multiple ponytails to cut off. We cannot accept dreadlocks. We also cannot accept wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair. Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches. Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails. Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.

Although the shorter hair cannot be used in the hairpieces, it still greatly helps to reduce costs. Wigs for Kids will take grey, but not dyed, hair that is at least 12 inches long. You can stretch curly hair out to reach the minimum length, but the shortest layers have to meet that number or they probably won't be used.

Make sure you put the hair in multiple ponytails or rubber bands before you cut it so it stays together when you send it in. It actually takes about 10 to 12 ponytails to make one wig. If you watch the first Facebook Live video embedded in this story, you can see how my stylist segmented the hair before he cut it. The hair has to be completely dry before you send it, too, so it doesn't get moldy. They have to throw hair away if it is.

Ask your hair salon if they will give you a discount or even cut your hair for free if you're donating it. Wigs for Kids has a search function on their website to find a salon that works with them. While many of the , cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy every year in the US are able to grow their hair back after they complete treatment, alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that can cause permanent hair loss.

Over 6. If you have cancer, alopecia, or another medical affliction that has caused you to lose your hair, reach out to the organizations to see if you can get a wig. Only some of them offer wigs for adults, so keep that in mind if you need one and are over 18 or And if you're donating, no matter which organization you choose, your hair can help someone who no longer has theirs. This is such a wonderful service.

This story was originally published in January , when the author donated her hair for the third time. It has been updated with new information. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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