Length should usually be 8 to 12 inches, end to end (curly hair should be pulled straight for accurate length measurement) Whether coloring/perming is acceptable. Bleaching — including highlights — is generally not acceptable for donated hair.Mar 19, 2018
Where can I give my hair to charity?
Three major national organizations currently take hair donations — Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids, and Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Each charity has different requirements you need to observe when growing and preparing your hair donation. Not every salon does donation cuts, so check ahead of time to make sure yours does.Mar 19, 2018
How many inches of hair do you need to donate?
Make sure hair is a minimum of 12 inches for proper hair donation length. We encourage you wait and grow a longer ponytail (14+ inches) to have the most impact on a child in need.
Can you donate 8 inches of hair to Locks of Love?
Hair We Share and Children with Hair Loss both accept colored or grey but not highlighted hair over 8 inches. 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.Jan 30, 2019
Is my hair eligible for donation?
Make sure hair is a minimum of 12 inches for proper hair donation length. Pull curly hair straight for a more accurate measurement. Hair cannot be permed, color-treated, or highlighted. Temporary coloring or highlights that wash out are acceptable but must be completely washed out before cutting.Dec 9, 2020
What companies accept hair for donation?
Three major national organizations currently take hair donations — Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids, and Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Each charity has different requirements you need to observe when growing and preparing your hair donation.Mar 19, 2018
What kind of hair you can donate?
Adults and children can donate hair. You may need to find out if an organization will or will not take hair that's been colored, permed, highlighted, bleached, or dreadlocked. Also, some organizations accept gray hair or hair with a certain percentage of gray in it, while others don't accept it at all.Apr 26, 2018