Donate Hair for Children

Well, after talking about it for months, I did it. I had my hair chopped off. I have been wanting to do it for awhile now but have been waiting for the time and money to get my hair cut. I am donating 10" to Locks of Love. There are other organizations that do the same thing (Wigs for Kids and Beautiful Lengths). My hair will be made into a wig for a child who has lost their hair.

I went into the salon and told them that I wanted to donate my hair. She tied it off into four ponytails (my hair is very thick and couldn't be done in a single pony tail) and measured. Minimum was 8" for Locks of Love but I went with 10". Then, she snipped four times and I had four ponytails to donate.

My 11 year old daughter was upset after she hacked off the four tails. She said, "You don't look like mom anymore." After I let her pick the length of my bangs, she cheered up. The women at the salon said I looked ten years younger which prompted my stepdaughter to say, "not with all that gray she doesn't." Funny kid:) I like the length...it's not heavy or hot on my back anymore.

I cheered up even more when I got carded at the store afterward. It has been a long time since I have been asked for my ID, lol.

These are the "before" pictures:




These are the "after" pictures:

So, who is next? Chop! Chop!