I have really long hair... It is down to below my waist. It is naturally redish-brown and naturally loose curl. My hubby loves it but my grandma just loves my hair. She is very old and I love her dearly. With age, she has begun to loose her hair and it does not grow back... I have always thought of donating my hair to her, making her a wig with my own hair and giving it to her... After all, I will grow mine back someday, right? I do have an issue...
1. My hubby loves it and does not want me to give it away...
2. I don't know if I would feel naked without it...
3. My family sees it as if I feel ashamed of my grandma because her hair is falling out... they've called me ridiculous...
So, my questions to you are...
1. Your opinion
2. Where can I get this done?
2006-08-09 15:09:13 · 10 answers · asked by Magy G 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sorry... I have already spoken to my grandma about the issue and she cried, she said that she would just love it. She told me that she would love to have long hair again...
2006-08-09 15:23:23 · update #1
I think your offer is kind to the extreme. You just totally rock!! I have no clue where to get it done. Perhaps you can call a wig shop and they may have some ideas for you.
2006-08-09 16:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by asbratcher 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that sounds really compassionate. I think it WILL be weird without your hair for a while, but you're right: your hair will grow back. Secondly, you will feel what shorter hair feels like, and I bet it will look great on you too. I had long hair for the longest time and finally cut it into a shoulder-length bob, and I suddenly looked more sophisticated and felt a lot more funky. You can always use a change!
Your husband loves your hair, but reassure him that it will grow back. He may be surprised and may like the 'new you'. And anyway, this is your choice!
Last, but not least, maybe talk to your grandma first so that , like your family, she doesn't feel offended. Although I don't think she would - it seems you have a special connection and she would understand the gesture as a loving one. It's a present no one else can give her.
I can't tell you where to get this done. However, I hope you do it, and I hope your grandma loves her new hair!
2006-08-09 15:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by ear help! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that everyone around you are being very selfish. I had long hair and I cut it after my honeymoon (against my hubby's wishes) he ended up loving it and so did I. I chose a style I liked from a magazine and that was that. This is a great thing you can do for your dear granny. She deserves it. Do a search on line for local wig makers in your area. Good luck!
2006-08-14 17:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by ejg411 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it. Everyone else is just jealous. After you get it chopped, take a multivitamin and a flush-free niacin suppliment daily with your biggest meal of the day. It will encourage hair growth and you will have your hair back before you know it. I have long blonde hair and it grows like a weed because of the vitamins I take. I have donated to locks of Love before. Just do it. It will grow back and you will regret it if you don't. Tell your husband if he lets you do this without a hassle, you will do something for him.
2006-08-15 08:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have somewhat the same issue. I want to cut my hair and give it to the Locks of Love foundation. But my husband loves my hair ...so tell your husband what I told mine. "It will grow back". In the long run your husband and family will understand if you do decide to cut your hair.
2006-08-14 09:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your grandmother about it first. There are few things more humiliating than being told by your family that you're flawed, even if it's meant well.
As for how to get it done, talk to Locks of Love and see if they can a) do it for a fee, or b) point you in the right direction.
2006-08-09 15:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very good decision and i heard that their is a social service society (Not in India) they do help the people mostly young girls by giving wig's by taking others who are ready to give and help them look beautiful.
I think you better talk to both of them about it and ask them to give their opinion.I think both are equally lovable to you so think and take the decision.
I think at this age she does not need a wig.
2006-08-13 22:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by NANI 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too have long hair. When I come to actually have it cut, I don't know about that, after having it for so long. Those who live around you do have some weight to it; I am not just living by myself.
Yes, do talk to you grandmother. And also talk to your spouse.
2006-08-09 15:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lonely Soul 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I think it's awesome that you're not selfish about your hair. Now, with that said, have you spoken to your grandmother about it? She may not care about her thinning hair or may not want to wear a wig. I would get her opinion first.
If you do choose to cut your hair, either for your grandmother or decide you want to donate it for a cancer patient or other patient with catastrophic illness who has lost their hair, contact Locks of Love. I donate my hair every other year to them. They can refer to you to someone in your area who works with them.
Good luck!
2006-08-09 15:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are very sweet to consider your Grandma like that.
You should tell her what you are thinking-- she will be touched by your gesture and you can gage by her reaction whether its a good thing to do or not.
If she wants to accept it, call around to wig companies and see how they can arrange it.
2006-08-09 15:16:54 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋