Donating your hair . . .
Have long hair and want a dramatic cut? Donating your hair is a great way to give back and share your love with someone in need. Back in 2014, I donated my hair for the very first time. With 10+ inches gone, it ended up being one of my biggest chops yet. You can read more about it here. My hair has finally grown back, and I’m ready to do it all again. I’ve pulled together a list of organizations and requirements just in case you’re interested in donating, too.
Pantene Beautiful Lengths
This campaign is in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. They give free, human-hair wigs to women who are fighting or suffering from cancer. Beautiful Lengths requires an 8-inch donation of virgin hair. This means it cannot be bleached or chemically treated. You can learn more about Beautiful Lengths here.
Children With Hair Loss
When I donated my hair, I chose to give it to Children With Hair Loss. I liked their campaign because they give free wigs to children who are suffering from any medically-related hair loss. To donate, CWHL requires 8-inches of healthy hair, and it can be previously colored/highlighted. I’m a fan of occasional highlights, so this organization checked all my boxes.
Locks of Love
Chances are you’ve already heard about Locks of Love. They’re one of the best known donation charities out there, and they provide hair prostheses for financially disadvantaged children that are suffering from long term hair loss due to any illness. Donation requirements: at least 10-inches of healthy hair (no bleach, but it can be colored and/or permed). Get more details here.
Wigs for Kids
Like Locks of Love, this charity provides hair prostheses and hair systems children who are suffering from long term hair loss due to any medical condition. Their wigs are specifically made to withstand physical activities like playing soccer or going swimming. In terms of donations, they require at least 12-inches of virgin, non-chemically treated hair.
Questions? Would you ever consider donating your hair?
This is an AWESOME resource for anybody who has been considering this! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Christine! Glad you found it helpful–it’s such a great way to give back.
Thanks so much for this! I’ve wanted to donate my hair but I’ve always dyed it. Now that it’s all normal colored I think I’m going to grow it out and do it!
Hi Susannah! Yes, I occasionally add highlights to my hair so I made sure to include a few that accept colored hair donations. Be sure to check out Locks of Love + Children With Hair Loss. That’s most likely who I’ll donate to when I go for my chop.