I’m also growing my hair for Locks of Love because I use permanent coloring.

I will cut it when the weater cools… it’s already over 12″ of ponytail… by the time the weather cools in October/November, I expect to have a good 15-16″ to donate… I’ll get an angular bob at Jaw length and let it grow out (yes, I think long hair is better in the summer… cause I can put it up and keep it off my face and neck and have it kept out of the way… and then when it’s wet in the pool or ocean, it cools me.

I always had long, thick hair (polynesian dancer), and when I had my son, I decided to chop it all off since his favorite thing to do while nursing was pull my hair. I didn’t donate it at the time, because I hadn’t heard of companies like these. I did keep the braid, however. About 2 years ago, I had by then heard of Locks of Love, so I decided to make donations–24 inches was cut off and sent in, as well as my braid from 7 years ago, that measured 28 inches. People were shocked I cut my hair, but when I told them it got donated, they changed their expressions. I have been telling people I’m getting ready for my next harvest soon!

what an awesome thing to do! i donated my hair days b4 my son was born to http://www.zichron.org/wigs_e.php. a non-profit organization aimed at easing the suffering of young cancer patients and their families established in Israel. they require 10″ of braided hair. it was a great feeling!

My 12 year old daughter has donated her hair three times (34″ total)… twice to Locks for Love and the last time to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. I am very proud of her… she’s a special needs kiddo herself, and she likes to help other “sick kids”.

For those wondering, here are the minimum length guidelines: Pantene Beautiful Lengths requires an 8″ ponytail, Locks for Love is 10″ and Wigs for Kids is 12″.

Locks for Love is a wonderful program!! I’ve donated my hair three times and each time I know that it’s in a much better place!

As a hairstylist who gets JOY out of every donation cut, this is such a beautiful gesture!

As apprehensive as some may be to the thought, all Great Clips salons offer free haircuts to anyone who donates to Locks for Love!!! They do the cut, the style, the paperwork, and mailing… ALL FOR FREE!!! I no longer work for them but I did for 5 years, and the women at my salon were always thrilled at the sight of a cut like that. Alot of people had no idea about the program, and wanted a drastic change. We ALWAYS suggested the program, and they ALWAYS said yes!!

Thanks CBB for spotlighting such sweet group of programs that make it possible for women and children to enjoy hair!!

I’m growing mine out right now. I love the idea of giving it to a child going through something so hard as chemo. If it can put a smile on their face, it was well worth it! My hair is extremely thick and it gives me terrible headaches. I could cut about 6 1/2 inches off right now-does anyone know of any that except less than 8? Thank you so much for posting about Beautiful Lengths-I am planning on doing that now instead of Locks of Love! I’ve had migrane headaches from the weight of my hair over a month now and I really want to donate it. My doctor actually told me to cut it and my headaches will go away! Has anyone else ever noticed how heavy their hair is?

Next month I’ll be cutting off 12 inches of hair and donating it – I’ve been meaning to get it cut for a while, and last fall someone told me about Locks of Love, so I’ve been waiting until it got a little longer so I can send it to them. Couldn’t think of a better reason, and I’m so glad I could help a child in need!

This last December I celebrated my 30th b-day. For 3 years I planned how I would welcome this new stage in my life. I donated 16 inches of hair to locks of love. My friends thought I was crazy cutting off all my hair. I told them that as I sat in the chair watching the lady cut I just smiled. All I could think of was the child I was helping.

Hair grows back )

I too have donated my hair for kids but I had a different reason. My friend and co-worker Lori had been diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer that had spread to her liver the Friday before Christmas. Working in an office with six people, we were all devastated as the diagnosis was confirmed with a biopsy and a treatment plan was put in place. The day Lori began chemotherapy, I made a vow to cut my hair and send it in for kids going through cancer and chemotherapy. By mid March I had cut over 10 inches from my hair and now I happily sport a shoulder length style that I absolutely love! My shampoo and conditioner bills have gone down considerably (one positive benefit!) but the best benefit of all is knowing that some child, who’s going through a hard enough time with cancer, chemo, and radiation, won’t have to worry about going to school with no hair. It makes my heart happy! Sadly, my co-worker never got to know that I cut my hair for her. On May 15th, at 12:26am Lori passed away. I think I will always grow my hair, just to cut it for kids!