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Locks of Love

by kiwilog

So this weekend I did something crazy. I cut off all of my hair!

First, let me introduce myself. My name is Stacey and I am a new team member here at Kiwi Magazine. Well, I did cut my hair off- 10 inches to be exact. Why you may ask? For Locks of Love.

Locks of Love is a non-profit dedicated to making wigs for children who no longer have hair due to alopecia or cancer. Each donation must be 10 inches in from the longest tip to top of the pony tail/braid. It was really hard to let go of my hair, but it makes me feel better knowing that I helped someone who really needed it.

Here are the guidelines for acceptable hair donations:hair.jpg

  • 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.
  • Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable.
  • Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable.
  • Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches.hair2.jpg
  • 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.

hair3.jpgStart growing your hair today! For more information go to the Locks of Love website.

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2 comments

1 honeyanna { 06.20.07 at 7:32 pm }

That’s great! My two daughters did it too a few months. We read Maylee’s Moment and got inspired. I heard there’s another group that does what Lock of Love does too. Anyone know it?

2 starriedreamer03 { 06.22.07 at 12:45 pm }

Is that Wigs for Kids, right?

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