Locks Of Love

Hi everyone! Remember the ''Swim Meet/Horror Story" post? What happened was not the reason, but did help, my decision to cut my hair! I got 10'' taken off, so I could give it to Locks Of Love! I really like my new hair cut, it is so much easier! OMGosh- my head weighs 100 pounds lighter! LOL! It is also really easy to get up into a cap and brush and wash and put up and wear down and.......... I will stop there. I have 'before and after' pix, here they are~

And here is me now!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>

If you are thinking about cutting your hair, check out http://www.locksoflove.org/ But before you cut your hair, make sure you really want this. Think about how you wear your hair now, pony tail, braids, pig tails, down, bun... and can you do that with a new cut? Though your hair will grow back, it will take a really long time. Here are the rules for Lock Of Love for you to look at from the Locks of Love website~

Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.

Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.

Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable. If unsure, ask your stylist. We are not able to accept bleached hair due to a chemical reaction that occurs during the manufacturing process. **If the hair was bleached years ago and has completely grown out it is fine to donate.

Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.

Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable. If shaving your head, first divide hair into multiple ponytails to cut off.

We cannot accept dreadlocks. Our manufacturer is not able to use them in our children’s hairpieces. We also cannot accept wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair.

Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches.

Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails.

Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.

10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.

Printable Guidelines (PDF)
Please Note:
Shorter hair will be separated from the ponytails and sold to offset the manufacturing costs. Although the shorter hair cannot be used in the hairpieces, it still greatly helps to reduce costs.
Gray hair will be accepted and sold to offset the manufacturing costs.

Colored hair is not usable if it is colored over bleached hair.

****And here is how to donate your hair****

10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.

Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut.

Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in.

Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope.

If you wish to receive our personalized thank-you card, please fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a full size separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope. We cannot acknowledge donors who do not send their name and address according to these instructions.

All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at:

234 Southern Blvd.West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Thank you!

Bye!