People tend to take their hair for granted. For children with cancer, scalp burns or autoimmune diseases, they don't have this luxury. Fortunately, two organizations collect donated hair to turn into wigs: Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids. While these companies have a lot in common, you may want to consider their few differences before donating your hair.
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Instructions
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Consider how much hair you're willing to donate. Locks of Love accepts 10-inch ponytails while Wigs for Kids requires the hair to be at least 12 inches.
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Consider whether or not your hair has been colored or permed. Locks of Love will accept colored and permed hair while Wigs for Kids only accepts hair that has been temporarily colored or highlighted.
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Consider whom the companies help. Locks of Love provides wigs for children, teenagers and young adults living in America and Canada. The recipient will either receive the wig for free or be asked to pay on a sliding scale. Wigs for Kids provides wigs for those 18 years or younger living in America. Wigs for Kids' wigs are always free if the recipient has been referred by a doctor or nurse.
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Consider the illnesses that cause hair loss. Locks of Love generally only provides wigs to those who will have long-term hair loss due to autoimmune diseases, scalp burns or other medical conditions. Wigs for Kids provides wigs for those who suffer from both long-term and short-term hair loss, including chemotherapy and radiation treatment, as well as autoimmune diseases, scalp burns and other conditions.
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