Is there anywhere in the New York area where i can do this? Any help would be appreciated.
2007-04-18 05:45:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
i am a stylist and most salons will cut your hair for free if you are planning to donate it GOD BLESS YOU!! you will let a child exchange there cap for a head of hair ~~~~angel i would say
2007-04-18 05:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! Sounds like a good cause. It may be the best thing for your heath to cut all your hair off and let it all grow back in. There is alot of germs and bacteria that get build up over the years that you just can't see with all that hair covering it up. Then again you might see alot more than you planned on- and it's all out there for public viewing. From a health standpoint it is a good idea. You can see if you have any unusual bumps or skin irritations. Calcium deposits. All this stuff is masked by a thick head of hair. Guys that think they are going bald in certain spots will shave their heads and let it grow back. Some shave their heads because their have receded hair lines and it looks more even with all the hair removed from the head. I suppose totally bald looks better than a big thin spot and a combover.
2007-04-18 05:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check into the authenticity of where you'd like to donate, first. Some organizations are known to actually sell the hair that has been donated.
Second, most salons will cut your hair (usually free of charge) and they will donate it "for" you... so call some salons and ask if they do this.
Third, I saw some people mentioned already, your hair must be in nice shape (not dyed or permed) and usually quite long in order to donate.
Either way, good for you for considering this, thanks for being such a stand up person. Good luck!
2007-04-18 05:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by The Only 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do NOT donate your hair to "Locks of Love". They are a complete scam ! Check out give.org's take on them:
http://www.give.org/reports/care2_dyn.asp?733
Locks of love made only 113 wigs in an entire year, they SELL the majority of the hair received (for extensions) and they do not allow for independent auditing of their financial records. Who knows where the money from selling hair really goes to, somebody's pocket perhaps ?
A lot of hair doesn't even make it Locks of Love, type in "human hair ponytail" on EBay and look at all those listings. That hair is being sold to hair fet*shists.
If you don't mind your hair ending up on Paris Hilton's back or sold to a pervert though ....... go ahead and "donate"
2007-04-19 09:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm transforming into my 2nd batch top now. The wigs are for infants, too, and for burn victims. I parent that i might desire to pay $500 in hair cuts or merely strengthen the hair as quickly as and help somebody out somebody much less fortunate than me. i'm a guy.
2016-12-29 07:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are the guidelines for donating hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that helps children who has lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Their web address is:
www.locksoflove.org
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.
2007-04-18 05:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by aslate 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God bless you that is the most sweetest thing ive ever heard go for it just call around local salons or like cancer centers like St Jude
2007-04-18 06:03:17 · answer #7 · answered by Miss November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact http://www.locksoflove.org/ to donate your hair. My grandaughter donated her hair a couple of years ago. It is a great organization, and most beauty shops know how to cut the hair and prepare it for donation.
Good luck
2007-04-18 05:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Juice1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they need a minimum of 6 to 8 inches to do the wigs ,
Is your hair shoulder length ?
2007-04-18 05:53:36 · answer #9 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-27 00:07:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋