How much hair do you need to cut to donate to Locks of Love?

Hair We Share and Children with Hair Loss both accept colored or grey but not highlighted hair over 8 inches. Locks of Love and Pink Heart Funds both take hair colored or grey but not over-processed or bleached hair over 10 inches. Wigs for Kids will take grey, but not dyed, hair that is at least 12 inches long.

How do I cut my hair for Locks of Love?

Once your hair is up, the hair simply needs to be trimmed just above the ponytail or braids, so that the holder does not slip off. A standard pair of scissors is all you need to make this cut. Hair that was cut off in the past is usable so long as it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.

How long does my hair have to be to donate to Locks of Love?

35.5cm (14in) is the hair length required to create wigs in order for the hair to be processed. 1-2cm shorter is okay to donate, but the longer the donation the better! If you’ve got to wait a little longer for your hair to reach that length, you could consider setting up your fundraising page now!

Can a stylist cut your hair for locks of Love?

“We can certainly cut your hair to meet any regulations,” a company representative says. However, any hairstylist can cut your tresses and send in the hair. Just take the Locks of Love guidelines with you to ensure the stylist cuts your locks appropriately.

How big should hairpieces be for locks of Love?

As a charity and strictly a charity, we purchase the custom prostheses we provide free of charge to our recipients. 10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length that can be used in a hairpiece Colored or permed hair is acceptable.

Where can I Donate my Hair for locks of Love?

Salon Supercuts, a national chain with 2,100 salons in the U.S., is an option if you want to donate your hair. “We can certainly cut your hair to meet any regulations,” a company representative says. However, any hairstylist can cut your tresses and send in the hair.

Can you use locks of Love hair prostheses?

Locks of Love is not a manufacturer of any type of hair replacement system or hair care product. As a charity and strictly a charity, we purchase the custom prostheses we provide free of charge to our recipients. Colored or permed hair is acceptable. Any hair NOT bundled in a ponytail or braid, cannot be used.