Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics.
Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.
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Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.
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Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches, and may be divided into multiple ponytails.
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Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.
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10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
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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.
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Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it has not been cut while bundled in a ponytail or braid.
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Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable. You may divide your hair into multiple ponytails, and cut each one off before continuing to shave.
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We cannot accept dreadlocks, wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair. Our manufacturer is not able to use them in our children’s hairpieces.
