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This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Start with unbleached, loose hair that's at least 10 inches 25 cm long. In order to create hairpieces, Locks of Love has a few limitations on the kind of hair they accept. Among these are bleached hair, which interferes with manufacturing, and dreadlocks, which cannot be combed in the manufacturing process. Hair that has been bleached in the past and has fully grown back can be accepted by LoL.
If your hair is layered, you should measure by the longest layer, and if you have curly hair, you can pull it straight in order to reach the limit. Be aware that unfit hairs are sold to meet the organization's budget. Grey hairs and strands that are too short are typically sold in order to reduce the operating cost for a non-profit like Locks of Love. Cut your hair at home if you feel comfortable. If you have a friend or family member who knows how to trim hair, you can simply sit in a chair at home and have them make the cut.
So long as you feel comfortable with this, it is the easiest way to donate your hair. Go to a hair salon or barber for a professional cut. Some hair salons do free donation cuts, while others charge normally or refuse to do donations.
Check with your preferred hair salon to see if they will help you cut your hair for Locks of Love. Shower and dry your hair before having it cut. Hair donated to Locks of Love must be fully dry and clean in order to be accepted. You should use shampoo and conditioner as you normally would, in order to remove imperfections and soften the hair.
Put your hair up into a ponytail or braid. Use a ponytail holder to tightly wrap around the highest point you plan to cut, or braid your hair right up to that point. If your hair is particularly long, put a second ponytail holder on the lower half of the ponytail. If you are shaving your head, be sure to put the hair into multiple ponytails and cut them off before shaving.
Locks of Love and Pink Heart Funds both take hair colored or grey but not over-processed or bleached hair over 10 inches. 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. The process is rather simple to donate, although growing your hair out to the required 10" can take several years.
Difficulty: Easy. Time Required: Several years to grow hair out, less than an hour for a haircut! Here's How:. What You Need:.
See also, Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Thank you [email] for signing up. Please enter a valid email address. Your Privacy Rights. Make sure your hair is long enough. The minimum length is 10 inches, measuring from tip to tip.
Layered hair is okay as long as some of the layers are at least 10 inches. Make sure your hair is fully dry and put in a ponytail or braid. Ask your hair stylist to snip above your hair band, at the base of the ponytail or braid, so the hair stays bundled after being cut.
You'll also want to determine a style for your hair after it's cut.
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