If you’re looking for information about how to donate to Wigs for Kids, you’re in luck. The organization has laid out clear steps for potential donors that make the entire process easy to follow.

Wigs for Kids is a non-profit organization that has been providing hair replacement systems for children who’ve lost their hair due to issues like chemotherapy-related hair loss or alopecia for over 30 years. Its donation process helps ensure that the hair that’s donated is in the best condition possible to create a beautiful wig that will help change a child’s life.

There are several ways that you can donate to Wigs for Kids. You can donate your hair now or later, you can donate hair and make a financial donation, you can make a financial donation only, and you can donate your time.

Types of Donations You Can Make

There are several types of donations you can make to Wigs for Kids. You can donate hair only, you can donate hair and make a financial donation, you can donate hair and request a Girl Scout patch, or you can make a financial donation only. The links to the forms for each type of donation are below:

• Hair Donation Only
• Hair Donation With a Financial Donation
• Financial-Donation-Only
• Hair Donation With a Request for a Girl Scout Patch

Wigs for Kids believes that a “financial only” donation is just as important as a hair donation. Financial support allows the organization to create their beautiful, expensive wigs at no cost to the families of the children who will be receiving the wigs. These donations cover everything from creating the incredibly well-made wigs to shipping, materials, and other overhead costs.

How to Prep Your Hair for Donation

Wigs for Kids prefers that people who wish to donate hair have at least 14 inches of hair to donate, although they do accepts lengths as short as 12 inches. The organization prefers to work with longer lengths because longer hair allows them more flexibility when creating the wig . You can cut your hair for donation yourself, but if you prefer help, reach out to a professional hair stylist. Use the following steps when prepping your hair for donation.

• Make sure that your hair is virgin hair, meaning that it hasn’t been colored, permed, or chemically treated in any way.
• Make sure that your hair is freshly washed, conditioned, and completely dry.
• Confirm that your hair is at least 12 inches in length (although 14 is preferable). When measuring your hair to make sure it’s the right length, place your hair in a quick ponytail, and place the measuring tape at the beginning of the ponytail. Stop measuring if and where the hair starts to thin out due to split, broken, or thinning ends. Cut off the damaged ends
• If you have curly hair, pull it taut when measuring to ensure that the hair is the correct length and to get accurate measurements.
• Section the hair into four or six parts so that you collect more hair than you would if you put the hair into a single ponytail. In order to create four ponytails, make a center part from the front of the head to the back of the head. Then create a part running from the top of one ear to the next. You now have four equal sections.
• Using rubber bands, tie off each section into ponytails, making sure that each section is pulled taut through the band and secured. Braid each section if you wish.
• Place additional rubberbands spaced between 2” and 3” apart on each ponytail or braid to help ensure the hair stays firmly in place during shipping.
• Cut off the hair above bottom rubber band, using sharp shears.Place the ponytails/braids into a ziploc bag.
• Fill out the correct hair donation form for your specific purposes. There are three types of hair donation form available:Once you submit your form, a unique ID number and barcode will be sent to your email account.
• Add your hair, your hair donation form, your barcode/ID number and your hair into a sealed package, and mail it to:

Wigs for Kids - Hair Donations

24231 Center Ridge Road

Westlake, OH 44145

How Do You Know Your Donation to Wigs for Kids Was Received?

If you’re making a financial-only donation, you’ll receive a receipt immediately upon completion of your transaction. If you’re making a hair donation as well, and you’ve filled out the hair donation forms properly, you’ll receive a “Thank You” message from Wigs for Kids within 60 days of the organization receiving your hair.

FAQS About Donating to Wigs for Kids

Following are some frequently asked questions about Wigs for Kids

How much are families charged for their children’s wigs?

Families pay absolutely nothing for the wigs they receive.

How long can kids receive wigs from Wigs for Kids?

Some children only need Wigs for Kids for a certain period of time, while others use the service until they’re 18 years old.

How can I contact Wigs for Kids?

You can contact Wigs for Kids via phone at 440-333-4433 or sending them an email at info@wigsforkids.org.

How long does hair have to be in order for it to be donated?

You hair must be a minimum of 12 full inches in order for it to be donated.

Can I donate my hair in the future if it’s not long enough now?

Yes! If your hair is not long enough now, you can plan to grow it out and donate it in the future. Keep in mind that the hair must not be dyed, bleached, or permed.