There is a lot of intangible charity that one can express; however tangible charity goes a long way too. One may ask themselves why hair? What is so significant about hair in general. It is not just hair- it holds so much value. Having hair goes beyond appearance and many can attest to that.
Why hair?
It is feeling ´´content´´ and ´´complete´ ´. Again, not to discredit those who choose not to wear their hair but rock a bald head. That too is part of being content and complete. However, to someone who has lost their hair due to chemotherapy, alopecia, burnt beyond recognition or any other diagnosis it is more than hair.
As advised by medical experts – actually losing hair during treatment makes patients sicker and for them to lose their self-esteem. Amongst other things, people who have suffered hair loss will highly suffer from depression, anxiety, and problems with body image.
It is therefore essential to donate hair. It is important to donate hair to revive, uplift, and redeem someone else who needs it the most. It is essential to create confidence for someone going for that interview, that date, that high-school reunion, and that wedding. To that kid who is scared to make friends due to not having hair.
Best Place To Donate Hair
- Locks of hair – This organization is focusing on helping children who have suffered from medical hair loss by redeeming and creating their confidence back. Especially financially disadvantaged children who can’t afford to attain any natural hair.
10 inches measured tip to tip is the required length to be used in a hair piece Colored or permed hair acceptable If your hair was cut years ago, it is still acceptable considering it was kept in a ponytail or braid Hair not bundled in a braid or ponytail is not allowed Dreadlocks can be used as that process of blending hair donations requires hair to be combed Wigs, fall hair extensions, or synthetic hair can’t be used as locks of hair creates customs hair pieces for each child
- Wigs for Kids – Also an organization devoting its time to restoring kids’ confidence for over 40 years. This organization is welcoming hair donors and wig stylists to help kids.
Steps for donating
Accepting hair donations of 12 inches or more, however, they encourage one to donate +14 inches of hair. The more length the better. Contact a hair professional – be it a salon or via their link to make sure you are cut properly. Send in your hair donation. Place your dried ponytail in a Ziploc bag and send it to the address.
More… Wigs for kids are not only for hair donors but volunteers such as wig stylists or any financial donors. Even volunteer as a Volunteer coordinator, journalist, events, hair processing, Mail sorting, and many more.
- Hair we share – With over 50 years of experience, this is a family-owned custom wig design business meant to restore confidence to those who have suffered hair loss. They provide customised human hair wigs. Free of charge.
Accepting 12 inches but can take from 8 inches Hair that has been dyedHair permed or straightenedGrey hair
Hair not accepted
Treated with bleach or lightened Not a natural color Wet hair Hair not packaged in a sealed plastic bag
- Children with hair loss – Provides hair replacement at no cost for children and young adults facing medical-related hair loss.
12 inches and more Clean, dry, and in pony tailed or braided Placing a rubber band or ponytail on each hand Print the hair form and mail it and get the certificate
It’s quite vital to make a change in someone else´s life. Therefore, these mentioned places will grant you the opportunity to do so by donating your hair. These may not be the only places; however, these are international, allowing flexibility for your donation wherever you are.
Conclusion
One needs to know the procedure and what is required by that specific place/organization to know if their hair meets the criteria or not. Therefore search, be informed, and follow the instructions. If at any point you don’t qualify, you can always Donate Hair financially or in any other way to these kids and adults. There is always a way to help and learn new things. Be it volunteering. There are other options available.
