How to Donate Your Hair to Locks of Love

Ready to trade your long tresses for a cute new 'do? You may be able to donate your hair.

If you're ready for a haircut, you might consider donating your tresses to Locks of Love. The organization, more than 15 years old, provides hairpieces to children who have lost their hair to medical problems.

Things You'll Need

• Hairstylist
• Hair longer than 10 inches that you're willing to cut

Instructions

1. Go to a salon that does this service at no charge. Your haircut at a participating salon will be free if you donate the hair to Locks of Love. Call to ask the salon whether it offers this service.

2. Braid your hair or put it in a ponytail before getting it cut, or ask the stylist to do this. Locks of Love accepts hair only in braids or ponytails.

3. Be prepared to have 10 inches or more of hair cut off for your donation.

4. Discuss with the hairstylist what your new short hairstyle will be.

5. Place the hair donation into a plastic bag for mailing. Then mail with either the form provided on the Locks of Love website or an index card including your name and address.

Tips & Warnings

• If your hair is highlighted or bleached, it cannot be donated.

• If your hair is color treated it can be donated, as long as it is not damaged.

• Gray hair is also accepted; while it isn't used in hairpieces, it is sold to offset manufacturing costs.

• Mail your hair to 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida, 33405

References

• Locks of Love

Resources

• Better Business Bureau: BBB Wise Giving Report for Locks of Love