Donating My Hair

Jun 24, 2015

Delaney C.

In a few months I will be donating my hair. I'm so excited and nervous! But I know the person that gets the hair will appreciate it more than I ever could. But, I don't know what charity to donate it to. I want to make sure it is actually given to a cancer patient.
Here are my opinion:
Pantene Beautiful Lengths - Is this ran by the hair product makers? The only reason this is fishy to me is because they have REAL hair that people donated. And they make hair products. Wouldn't it makes sense to test their products on real hair? Sorry, that just crossed my mind the other night and it got me thinking.
Locks Of Love: 1\2 people say they are great, the other 1\2 say that they don't actually give their hair to cancer patients, they sell the hair to people that don't need them.

I know their is more but?? anyways can you please tell me who you think I should donate it to? Thank you.

Jun 24, 2015

Cady V.

Please do not donate to locks of love, they actually do sell the hair & make a profit instead of just giving the hair to cancer patients. I think you should research wigs for kids! my friend just recently donated 14 inches of her hair to them. it is a non-profit organization that gives the donated hair to cancer or other medical issues. I don't know anything about pantene beautiful lengths, though.

Jun 24, 2015

Cady V.

To children with cancer*

Jun 24, 2015

Delaney C.

Thank you, Cady! I will have to check them out! I knew their was something fishy with Locks of Love.

Jun 24, 2015

Danica P.

I don't know where to donate but I wanna say that you are awesome gor doing that I have cancer and before I lost my hair it was siper thick and curly and long I would of never dreamed of chopping it off but chemo had other plans for you to unselfishly cut off your hair for someone who lost theirs is truly amazing which makes you a truly amazing person!!

Jun 24, 2015

Delaney C.

Thank you so much, Danica! I hope you are cured super soon??

Jun 24, 2015

Danica P.

Well sort of I have one round of chemo left then 6 months of radiation then hopefuly ill be in remission:) I'm hopeful

Jun 24, 2015

Qwaserght T.

Wigs for kids is good I hear.

Jun 24, 2015

Olivia G.

Following because I've been planning on growing my hair to my butt and now that I'm almost there I'm sick of it because it's too much work and I'm thinking of donating it when I'm done with senior year or so.

Jun 24, 2015

Genevieve D.

What an amazing move you are going to do! I have great respect for you as I can't even think of doing it myself... and Danica my thoughts are with you!

Jun 24, 2015

Harlyn T.

Locks of love gets too much hair, and that's why a lot of it gets tossed and sold.

Jun 24, 2015

Julie F.

Praying for you Danica! My mom has cancer and it is just so so so horrible!

Jun 24, 2015

Danica P.

Thanks. genevieve and julie also my prayers for your mother I know how much it sucks it challenges your strength but you come out stronger and sure of your self of what your body can handle it amazes me when I see children at my cancer clinic because as an adult its hard but to see little ones going through it and survive makes me push forward.

Jun 24, 2015

Delaney C.

Danica, I did not mean to put those question marks in my message!! I put a crying emoji there but emojis change to?? for some reason. I'm SOOO sorry!!

Jun 24, 2015

Delaney C.

Thank you everybody!!

Jun 24, 2015

Roz X.

So much misinformation about Locks for Love. More people should research before discounting their amazing deeds. Snipes addresses this very issue in detail here
http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/locksoflove.asp

I have friends in the pro hair industry who have run charity events with St. Baldrick's...notorious for their fundraising/headshaving events for Cancer Research. Highly reputable...I assure you. Their website provides a list of charities they suggest you donate your hair to. Those organizations, with details and links to their homepage can be found here. http://www.stbaldricks.org/blog/post/donate-your-hair-in-5-easy-steps/#wheretodonate

You are a treasure. Bless your heart.

Jun 24, 2015

Roz X.

*Snopes..lulz

Jun 24, 2015

Raylene I.

Thanks Rozberry for posting that link about locks of love I donated when I was 7.

Jun 24, 2015

Nicole B.

I did locks of love, back when I was uninformed. I recently donated my hair to matter of trust clean wave program. they take any and all hair, 3 inches or longer.

Jun 24, 2015

Nicole B.

The cool thing about matter of trust is they use 100 % of the hair sent..

Jun 24, 2015

Shelley W.

I've donated to Locks of Love in the past. This is alarming to hear of their shady operations. :( One of my aunts donates every other year thru an organization that provides wigs for women who have lost their hair regardless of medical condition. Kudos to you and to anyone who steps up to the plate to donate.

Jun 25, 2015

Roz X.

When you donate to the Veterans here..they sell some of the goods to thrifts..to use for VETS and to cover operating expenses. It is all about exactly how you wish to donate. Please, be informed before you dismiss hardworking, reputable organizations, everyone. Even charities have costs. Luckily, St. Baldrick's provides reliable information.

Jun 25, 2015

Roz X.

Thank YOU, Raylene. They do great work..via many avenues.