How to donate hair?

Doing good for others is a very special act, mainly in a world where most people seems to think only about themselves. When someone goes through some hard situation, like a cancer diagnosis, any solidarity gesture is important.

A way to help these patients regain their self-esteem is by donating hair that can be transformed in wigs. However, it is essential to know the minimum length to donate it: this way, the act can be done in the right way so that the hair can be used in the confection of the accessory.

In this post, we will show you this and other criteria the non-governmental organizations require. Come with us!

What is the minimum length to donate hair?

Independently of the goodwill of the volunteer, it is needed a minimum length of hair to make a wig. Most institutions require a minimum of 20 cm. That's why, before cutting your hair, it is important to verificate if it has the minimum length.

If it does not have, you will have to wait for it to grow more to enable the donation. Besides, for hairs with "V" like cuts or in layers, the minimum recommended length is 20 cm.

How does the hair has to be, to be shipped?

Firstly, it is important that the hair is clean and fully dried. After, it is needed that the hairdresser ties it with an elastic band before cutting it. At this point, the hair cannot be blowdried or done with curling irons or straighteners. It has to be sent on its natural form.

After that, the hair has to be put in a plastic bag and cannot touch the floor. If the cut hair attends such criteria, you just need to ship them to the institution which will make the wig.

Chemically treated hairs can be used in wigs?

Yes! This is a myth that restrains many people to donate their hair because they think it cannot be used. The hair goes through a reparation process before the making of the wigs, and, because of that, even if they are damaged by chemical treatments or the excessive use of a hair dryer and straightener, they can still be used.

Why is it important to know the institution before donating the hair?

Choosing a serious and credible institution is fundamental to ensure no one is taking advantage of a good act. When the institution is committed to what it does, it creates strategies to help the patients without asking anything in exchange.

Besides providing free wigs to who needs it, the NGOs offer jobs opportunities for people interested in working and who are sympathetic in learning how to make wigs. So, if your hair has the minimum length to be donated, do not hesitate to be in contact with a serious institution.

This way, you can help improve the self-esteem of a cancer patient. In case you still have questions about the topic or suggestions to help us enrich the blog contents, leave your comment down below!