Hi Everyone,
We work with Locks of Love - if you or someone you know may be interested in donating hair to their organization you can find out how at their website www.locksoflove.org but I've included their basic hair donation guidelines below....please feel free to call or email with your questions or concerns - we're here to help!
Judi Wygant-Collier
Donate Hair
Please Note: Anyone can cut your hair as long as the guidelines listed below are followed. We encourage all of our donors to go to a salon they are already familiar with to ensure their comfort when donating.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
•Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.
•Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.
•Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable. If unsure, ask your stylist. We are not able to accept bleached hair due to a chemical reaction that occurs during the manufacturing process. **If the hair was bleached years ago and has completely grown out it is fine to donate.
•Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.
•Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable. If shaving your head, first divide hair into multiple ponytails to cut off.
•We cannot accept dreadlocks. Our manufacturer is not able to use them in our children’s hairpieces. We also cannot accept wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair.
•Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches.
•Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails.
•Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.
•10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece
Please Note:
•Shorter hair will be separated from the ponytails and sold to offset the manufacturing costs. Although the shorter hair cannot be used in the hairpieces, it still greatly helps to reduce costs.
•Gray hair will be accepted and sold to offset the manufacturing costs.
•Colored hair is not usable if it is colored over bleached hair.
*The Hair Donation Form is not required to donate hair. If you are having trouble downloading or printing the Hair Donation Form, just write down your name and address on a full size separate sheet of paper and include it in the envelope with your donation so that we may send you an acknowledgement.
Printable Guidelines (PDF)
HOW TO DONATE
•10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
•Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut.
•Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in.
•Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope.
•If you wish to receive our personalized thank-you card, please fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a full size separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope. We cannot acknowledge donors who do not send their name and address according to these instructions.
All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at:
234 Southern Blvd.West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Thank you!