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Me: pre haircut
My hair reached down to my hips.
Me: post hair cut
My head feels 1000x lighter
4 years worth of hair
I donated 12 and 16 inches worth of hair to Wigs for Kids on Saturday! I encourage others with luscious lion manes to donate as well - not to Locks of Love though. It's commonly thought that Locks of Love gives free wigs to people suffering from hair loss due to an illness. In reality, they charge upwards of $1600 a wig, and the patient needs to apply for a wig. If the pt doesn't have a good prognosis, they are declined a wig. But, Wigs for Kids gives wigs for free to children suffering from hair loss due to a disease. Please donate hair or money to this company! While your hair grows back, many kids suffer from a lack of confidence because they don't have any hair. That's all - have a wonderful day!!
http://www.wigsforkids.org/
EDIT: I see a lot of people pointing out that Locks of Love isn't a total scam, which I'm not saying it is, but I would like to point out to people that it is not what it is typically thought to be, and of the two, I think Wigs for Kids is a better charity. In my research, I did not see that they do not always charge full price for wigs. I apologize for the misunderstandings!
VAham
Now who are we going to get to play Morticia for Halloween this year?
YouDontKnowMeIDontKnowMe
WOO!! I donated 14" this year to Wigs for Kids after growing it out from a pixie cut! Took 3 years. Now I'm back to the pixie! Awesome!
Andeyh
You look prettier now. :)
TheCTmachine
But I love short hair, it looks better than before. Ik your were growing it out for a good cause though! +1
InboxMeWhatYouLove
You pretty @OP and you have a good heart. :)
nsakic
You're the best!
prose11396
Pantene beautiful lengths is a good organization. not locks of love-they stink. And I don't chop my hair unless I have enough to donate.
doctorwhoisthecatsmeow
I donated 12 inches of my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths last weekend!
peachesforme
I wish getting a haircut turned me into Gillian Anderson!
Kyurias
Informational and helping to change people's lives, you're doing a good thing, OP!
lookbuzzanalien
Informational
CyanideCore
My hair is roughly 12 inches long & im growing it out just a bit more so I can donate it and have a little bit left over. I like it short.
IsItMeOrDoesItSmellLikeUpdogInHere
I'm currently growing out my hair to donate for wigs for kids for the 2nd time. So far I have 12 inches but I'm waiting Urs Looks great!!
OceaniaAE1
Great thing you did there!
Draenor
+1 for having the link so more people can help and prove it wasn't just a "look at me im cute" selfie.
dscott72
I actually prefer the 'After/short hair'...you look great
humanfreakinggarbage
That's awesome OP, I don't cut my hair but every 3- years and when I do, I donate it too :D
Kaellie33
Awesome job @op !! I gave 26cm (approx 11 inches) to Little Princess Trust in the UK (there is no free wigs association in France) :)
TheGoldbergVariation
You are great! As a bald lady I know how much this means to those kids. You just made someone smile.
longoriaisaiah
Anyone got a map? I got lost in her eyes...
defenestrater
Congratulations on becoming a mom!
ThatSpaceChimp
I would date you even if you went full bald. But nice gesture though. +1
Caityb23
Yes yes yes! Wigs for kids is the best and not enough people know about it! I'm growing out my second donation now!
thefallofmuffin
Yass girl, yass!
Graylinfaux
SCULLY! SCULLY!
thefallofmuffin
SCULLY! SCULLY!
WafflesMcGee
I'm heading to bed. I'll see you on the FP in the morning.
WafflesMcGee
I called it.
4404099206
Im gonna donation my hair one day mine reaches my ass
ASquirrelNamedLloyd
Is that your natural color? It's lovely
ermahgerdberks
You are awesome and your hair looks amazing!
oatonaboatwithastoat
TIL that locks of love are shitty
q00u
No... http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/locksoflove.asp But if you're going to donate, WigsForKids is probably still the best place.
iwantacorgi
i donated to pantene beautiful lengths. i believe they're "good" as well
IyellSAILwheneverIgetthechance
That was quite the read
poopymcgee63
Thanks for the homework
MoreCowBellBaby
TLDR for me brah?
arcenlapin
1. I don't know what the obsession is with long hair, but I had cut and donated my hair, and cried after. Mostly because I'm self-conscious
arcenlapin
And I didn't have my hair to cover me anymore. It went from mid-chest to jaw line. I honestly don't think I'd be able to do it again. :/
thefallofmuffin
I see where you're coming from because people do have attachment issues with hair - i cut a lot off 5 years ago and cried for the same
thefallofmuffin
Reasons, but this time I didn't because honestly the thought of the donation helping some kid makes it worth it - it always grows back :)
Igorhatesyou
I'm actually looking to donate. Have well over a foot long. The only thing is that it's probably too damage. Anyone know is this a thing?
thefallofmuffin
well if your hair has been bleached or dyed they will not accept that portion of it, if that's what you mean
Igorhatesyou
I look into it more. And no it's not dye, bleach or process in any way. Just that I didn't take care of it much. I have very thick hair.
Igorhatesyou
It tangles a lot and mostly split ends I believe. Of course I wash and comb it best I can. But there is no mentioned if that kind of damage
thefallofmuffin
I would say have your hair trimmed to get rid of some split ends and look into a leave in conditioner or oil of some kind to treat yo mane
Igorhatesyou
Is accepted.
RuffledHoneyPassum
I have ginger hair. Do you think those kids would have confidance if I donated or feel souless?
Elliottwrites
My mom and sister both have gorgeous red/orange hair and I've always been envious, I'm sure someone will love it!
TheSuperJay
They'll have confidence because they'll look amazing. We're hotter than everyone else, yo! You know this!
thefallofmuffin
Lol
Graylinfaux
SCULLY! SCULLY!
mccreep453453
SCULLAAAAAAY
MrBart
I love your honesty. I'm a bit of a daywalker. Also a dude but can't really grow my hair massive long or have shaggy hair for work so :/
intoxikate
I wonder if you explained it was for a good cause they might let you?
MrBart
Probably not. I work at a 5 star hotel and last thing they need is young adult with long ass hair and a scruffy beard. Its in our rules.
intoxikate
Well, for what it's worth, if someone who worked for me asked, I'd be inclined to say yes as long as it didn't look unkempt.
VolcanoTacoGinsburg
This is so sweetly self-deprecating that I assume it can't be true. On the outside chance it is, I assure you many would love your hair.
RuffledHoneyPassum
no worries! People have been joking for years with me about the soulless thing that I've never taken it as offensive.
VolcanoTacoGinsburg
As I read again, I see I misinterpreted. There are many fierce girls who would LOVE red hair. Sorry if I sounded patronizing before.
RuffledHoneyPassum
But yes I'm actually a ginger. I think I'll donate my hair
VolcanoTacoGinsburg
I relate. My brother calls me daywalker because I have freckles but dark blonde hair.