Colored hair is not usable if it is colored over bleached hair.Gray hair will be accepted and sold to offset the manufacturing costs.Although the shorter hair cannot be used in the hairpieces, it still greatly helps to reduce costs. Shorter hair will be separated from the ponytails and sold to offset the manufacturing costs.10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the minimum 10 inches.Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails.Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches.We also cannot accept wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair. Our manufacturer is not able to use them in our children’s hairpieces. If shaving your head, first divide hair into multiple ponytails to cut off. Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not usable.Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.**If the hair was bleached years ago and has completely grown out it is fine to donate. We are not able to accept bleached hair due to a chemical reaction that occurs during the manufacturing process. Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable.Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.
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