My grandmother is losing her hair from chemotherapy. Is there anywhere I can donate my hair for a wig for her?

Answer 1

How wonderful that you want to give your hair. Locks of Love takes donations to make wigs for children. IIt's generally for a long term hair loss issue. (Also, if you look at the FAQ on their website, it takes 6-10 donations to make one wig.) I

'm not sure where you would go to have yours made for your grandmother.

But, I do know that she can get a wig from the American Cancer Society. That's where I got my wig when I was going through chemo. I'm not sure where you are to provide you with your local chapter. But the website for the national chapter I'll list below.

Another option is a company called TLC, they make different items for people with cancer. The wigs they manufacture are inexpensive. The ACS could get you a catalog.

After all that, she may decide not to wear a wig. I wore mine a total of two times. They don't tell you this, but wearing a wig on a completely bald head is very uncomfortable and itchy. They may have come up with a solution by now, but I couldn't stand it. I felt, I'm too uncomfortable just from treatment, I'm not going to torture myself further with a wig. So, I stuck to scarves. There are tons of very pretty ones out there and you could get her one everytime you see her for a nice little surprise.

Any option she ends up with, I am so glad she has your love and support through this. Give your grandmother a hug from me, and lots from you. ;~}

Answer 2

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Answer 3

How very thoughtful.
If I were you I would contact "Locks Of Love" and ask the best way to go about donating your hair for a wig for your Grandmother. If you can not find them www.locksoflove.com then contact a local wig shoppe in your area. I am certain the owner of shop will know which direction to point you in. If none of the work, write Ellen Degenerad at EllenTV.com and tell her what you want to do, I know she'd de glad to help.
Good Luck

Answer 4

People are misinformed. Locks of Love is a charity for children who have lost hair from LONG TERM hair loss, like Alopecia Areata . They do not give wigs to kids with cancer who have lost hair from chemotherapy, because chemo is SHORT term. LOL is very misleading and never corrects the public conception that they are giving wigs away to all kids who lose hair from cancer. They are not.

"Ninety percent of the children who apply for wigs through Locks of Love have a disease called alopecia areata. Others have trichotillomania, a disorder that leads them to pull out their hair compulsively. Some have suffered burns or trauma, even dog bites. Others have been in car accidents and lost their scalps. Only 3 percent are bald because of cancer, and they usually have had radiation treatment to the brain stem or are on chemotherapy indefinitely. But most cancer patients are not eligible for Locks of Love wigs because their hair will grow back when their chemotherapy ends."

However, you are interested in a wig for your grandmother. The American Cancer Society offers a program for wigs, you should contact your local chapter for more information.

Also Pantene Pro-V: Beautiful Lengths offers wigs for women who have lost hair from cancer treatment:
http://www.pantene.com/en_US/beautifullengths/index.jsp

Good luck with your search.

Answer 5

Ask your local hairdresser or beautician about Locks for Love. However, I'm not sure that you can have your hair designated for your grandmother. I'm pretty sure its a complicated process to make a wig involving several sources for hair. Good for you for wanting to make such a generous gesture. You can still donate your hair to help others and work to get a fine wig for her, too. Thank you so much for thinking of others in this way!

Answer 6

There are many organizations that take 'donated' hair to make wigs for cancer patients. I have experience with Locks of Love
(locksoflove.org). Here is there donation requirements:

We accept 10" minimum hair length (tip to tip). We cannot accept wigs, falls, or synthetic hair.
Please bundle hair in ponytail or braid.
Hair needs to be clean, dry, placed in a plastic bag, then padded envelope.
We need hair from men and women, young and old, all colors and races.
Hair may be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged (if unsure, ask your stylist).
Hair swept off the floor is not usable.
Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.
Hair that is short, gray, or unsuitable for children will be separated from the ponytails and sold at fair market value to offset the cost of manufacturing.
You may pull curly hair straight to measure the minimum 10".
The majority of all hair donated comes from children who wish to help other children.
Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails for donation.
Please note: Anyone can cut your hair as long as the above guidelines are followed.

Answer 7

don't worry hair will be autometecaly grow up after compleation of chemotherepy.

Answer 8

I'm so sorry, but what a beautiful gesture!

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=5357

Answer 9

Check out Locks of Love. And thanks, I had cancer too