Locks of Love is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that provides custom-made hair prosthetics to disadvantaged children up to the age of 21 who have suffered hair loss as a result of medical conditions, such as alopecia, burn trauma, and cancer treatment.
Locks of Love.
| Tax ID no. | 65-0755522 |
| Legal status | Nonprofit organization |
Think about how much you're willing to chop off and grow your hair until you have enough to donate—typically at least eight inches. You should also consider your hair texture and discuss with your stylist before settling on a cut.
Where to Donate Your Hair, and Five Nonprofits that will Take it
- Locks of Love. Hair loss can be devastating for individuals, especially young children.
- Children with Hair Loss. This nonprofit provides free human hair replacement to children and young adults.
- Chai Lifeline.
- Wigs for Kids.
- Matter of Trust.
Your financial gift to the Angel Hair Foundation helps us continue our long-term vision of donating hair systems to children in Oregon who have lost their hair due to medical illness. You are giving them the gift of “normalcy” during a very challenging and scary time.
There are a limited number of places that will accept donated hair, so be sure to contact one prior to having yours cut. A few options are Chai Lifeline Canada, Angel Hair for Kids, and CanDonate Hair Foundation (Quebec).
Hair Donation Criteria:
- Hair should be a minimum of 10 inches in length.
- Hair should be tied at the top (ponytail) not braided.
- Hair should not be dyed, permed or chemically treated.
- Grey hair is accepted.
- Do not straighten hair – wash and dry please.
- Hair should be sent within 3 months of cut date.
Sustainable Salons accepts hair donations (natural or coloured) of 20cm or longer and works with organisations like the Australian Alopecia Areata Foundation and Variety – the Children's Charity to distribute your hair to people experiencing hair loss as a result of illness.
The American Academy of Dermatology says that hair grows about 1/2 inch per month on average. That's a grand total of about 6 inches per year for the hair on your head. How fast your hair grows will depend on your: age.
These hair donations are helping NGOs produce wigs to be given free of cost to people with cancer. Hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment that includes chemotherapy and radiation.
All our Locations you can get your hair cut for free
| Dubai | Panorama | 04 554 8431 |
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| Abu Dhabi | Mohammed Bin Zayed City | 02 564 1880 |
| Abu Dhabi | Al Mushref Co-operative Society Mall | 02 667 7321 |
| Abu Dhabi | Khaleej Al Arabi | 02 445 8834 |
| Abu Dhabi | Marina Mall | 02 681 8386 |
Hair Donation Form
- Wash hair and dry thoroughly. Do not use conditioner or styling products.
- Secure ponytails at both ends with a hair band, and one halfway down (or at regular intervals for longer hair).
- Place cut hair inside a recyclable cardboard or heavyweight paper envelope.
The Little Princess Trust accept hair donations from people wanting their hair to be used to help children who have hair loss due to cancer treatment or other causes. Your hair has to be at least 7 inches. They ask that you grow it longer (for example, 12 inches) if you can.
We have placed dedicated hair collection boxes in our 23 locations across the UAE where you can donate hair. You can also get a free haircut and 30% discount on hair color services when donating hair for this noble cause.”
Hair that is coloured or permed is still acceptable. For Canadian listings of places to donate hair, check out the Canadian Cancer Society's page here. Pantene Pro V also runs the Beautiful Lengths program that creates wigs for cancer patients.
How to donate: Visit any KidSnips location on a weekday and they will cut your child's hair, send in the donation and restyle their hair for free. KidSnips will also give each donor a Wigs For Kids certificate to commemorate the occasion.
Wigs are free, and children also receive the products, brushes, towels and instruction needed to care for them. Children get to pick the color and length of their custom-fitted hairpieces, up to 14 inches, and each wig is cut and styled on the child's head.
Wigs are available on the NHS, but you will be charged for them unless you qualify for help with charges.
The following requirements are common:
- Hair must be a certain length. Most organizations require the ponytail to be longer than 8-12 inches.
- Hair must be clean and dry before cutting. Don't use any hair products after washing your hair before cutting it.
- Have the supplies ready.
