Adults and children can donate hair. You may need to find out if an organization will or will not take hair that's been colored, permed, highlighted, bleached, or dreadlocked. Also, some organizations accept gray hair or hair with a certain percentage of gray in it, while others don't accept it at all.Apr 26, 2018
Colored/chemically treated/permed acceptable? If in good condition, they will accept the donation.Jan 6, 2017
Some organizations turn down color-treated hair because its chemical treatment could lead to damaged or dried-out hair and lower its quality for donation. In some cases, organizations may ask you to wash out temporary highlights or dyes thoroughly before donating them.Jan 13, 2021
Only donate quality hair. That means hair that hasn't been chemically processed to hell and back. While Danilo says that hair that's been lightened by, say, the sun or the ocean, would potentially be OK, virgin hair is preferred.Sep 16, 2015
We cannot 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 off the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.Aug 11, 2021
Hair We Share and Children with Hair Loss both accept colored or grey but not highlighted hair over 8 inches. Locks of Love and Pink Heart Funds both take hair colored or grey but not over-processed or bleached hair over 10 inches. Wigs for Kids will take grey, but not dyed, hair that is at least 12 inches long.Jan 30, 2019
Can you sell your hair for money? Yes, it is possible! In fact, many people around the world have earned extra money by selling their hair to online buyers.Nov 11, 2021
According to a representative and guidelines from the site, Locks of Love requires a minimum of 10 inches of hair for donation. To see if your hair is long enough for donation, pull your hair back in a ponytail and measure from approximately 1 to 2 inches above your ponytail holder to the tip of the ends of your hair.Mar 1, 2022
Your hair also has to be in good condition, but dyed hair, as long as it is in natural colours, is fine. A few grey hairs are also OK, but largely grey hair is unable to be used.Jan 29, 2018
Requirements for Donation Before donation, hair should be freshly washed, in its natural state, and free of styling products. Most charities won't accept hair that has been color treated or chemically processed. This is because the hair will need to be processed and dyed by the wig maker.Nov 8, 2017
10 inches10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece. Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable. If unsure, ask your stylist.
On December 1st Locks of Love was awarded a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and a proven commitment to accountability and transparency.Dec 1, 2021