Locks Of Love
Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The mission of Locks of Love is to "return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children."
There are several general guidelines that must be followed for those interested in donating their hair. The minimum donation requirement is 10 inches from tip to tip. If hair is layered, the longest layer must measure 10 inches. The shorter layers will be separated out and sold to offset the manufacturing costs. Permed and colored hair donations are acceptable as long as the hair has not been previously bleached. Permed or curly hair can be pulled straight to meet the 10 inch requirement. Donations must be sent to Locks of Love in a ponytail or in a braid.
Today, I hacked off about 12 inches to donate to Locks of Love. This was my second time donating my hair to the organization. Though it does take some time to get use to having a much shorter hair length, I think the the benefits of donating really outweighs the difficulties of letting go of your hair. And of course, remembering that you still have the ability to grow your hair back if you choose to, while the child receiving your hair is unable to. Here are a few photos of my hair before, during, and after the cutting.
Please visit www.LocksOfLove.org for additional information about the organization or for more detailed guidelines for donating.
By: Anna L., Founder
There are several general guidelines that must be followed for those interested in donating their hair. The minimum donation requirement is 10 inches from tip to tip. If hair is layered, the longest layer must measure 10 inches. The shorter layers will be separated out and sold to offset the manufacturing costs. Permed and colored hair donations are acceptable as long as the hair has not been previously bleached. Permed or curly hair can be pulled straight to meet the 10 inch requirement. Donations must be sent to Locks of Love in a ponytail or in a braid.
Today, I hacked off about 12 inches to donate to Locks of Love. This was my second time donating my hair to the organization. Though it does take some time to get use to having a much shorter hair length, I think the the benefits of donating really outweighs the difficulties of letting go of your hair. And of course, remembering that you still have the ability to grow your hair back if you choose to, while the child receiving your hair is unable to. Here are a few photos of my hair before, during, and after the cutting.
Please visit www.LocksOfLove.org for additional information about the organization or for more detailed guidelines for donating.
By: Anna L., Founder
posted by Chi Sigma Alpha Blog at
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5 Comments:
That's really cool, Anna. I'm sure your child recipient will be very grateful for it. How long did it take you to grow your hair that long? Thanks for sharing this story and the pics. You look beautiful!
anna your hair is so short!!! ;) way to go to donate to such a great cause!
i can't remember the last time i cut it.. but it's been either 3 or 4 years..
Anna - that is so touching you do this. My hair grows so slowly, I only wish I could have long locks like yours to contribute.
And I love the haircut. Noticed it in the conference pics. It's so cute! :-)
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