KIDS HELPING OTHER KIDS WITH HAIR LOSS

A lot of people today are helping children that suffer from long-term hair loss by donating their hair to Locks of Love. This is a non-profit organization that gives away free hair pieces to financially burdened children that are suffering from hair loss. Many children being helped have a condition called alopecia areata. This is where your own immune system somehow thinks that your hair follicles are foreign and attacks them, causing patchy hair loss to total baldness. Sadly, despite advancement in medicine, the main cause of alopecia areata remains unknown.

It’s very interesting to find that a lot of children want to help by donating their hair. Parents are really proud and happy to see their daughters voluntarily giving up their hair but are puzzled how to donate to charity.

Below are a few requirements from Locks of Love regarding hair donations.

1. Hair needs to be at least 10 inches long. For curly hair, hair can be stretched to meet the requirements.

2. Hair should be braided or in a pony tail before cutting.

3. It is important that the hair is is thoroughly clean and dry before cutting.

4. Hair that has been coloured is acceptable but not bleached. Coloured hair that has been bleached is not acceptable.

5. Place the braid or ponytail inside of a plastic bag, and then inside a padded envelope.

Donors should know that their hair donations builds and gives back the confidence and self-esteem on these children who have been struck with hair loss at an early age.

As parents we would love to see our kids sharing what they have, and the best reward you can give your child is to give her FAST. FAST is a shampoo and conditioner hair treatment that is filled with nutrients that the hair needs to accelerate hair growth. Amazingly, FAST is clinically proven to stimulate fast hair growth – up to 45% faster.