Here is the guide for hair donation .

Thinking about Donating Hair? There are several organizations and programs that can turn your long locks into free or low-cost wigs for people with cancer. A wig can give self-confidence, strength, and hope to someone struggling with the emotional challenges of hair loss. Here’s how to make the kindest cut of all:

1. Choose where to send your hair.

Every hair donation organization has its own mission and goals. Do a little research to make sure that you’re comfortable with who receives the wigs and how. For example, In Malaysia Locks of Hope focus on patient who’ve lost their hair from cancer or another medical reason. More information you can find in their webpage.

2. Read the hair donation requirements carefully.

It’s important to follow an organization’s donation requirements if you want your hair to be used follow the guidelines of the organization you’ve selected. They’ll just need to follow a few simple but specific instructions so that your hair can be used. Before you head to the salon, make sure to:

• Wash and dry your hair. After you wash your hair, don’t use any hair products, such as conditioner, hairspray, gel, or mousse. Hair that’s donated must be completely dry before it’s shipped so it doesn’t mold and become unusable
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• Pack your supplies. Bring the organization’s hair-cutting guidelines, a ruler, ponytail holders, and a resealable plastic bag.
• Have a hairstyle in mind. Cutting your hair for a cause can make you feel great, but you also  eed to know what kind of style you want when you walk out of the salon. This can help you avoid having any regrets from donating your hair.

3. Follow the guidelines for cutting and donating your hair.

• Make your dry hair into ponytail/s and secure both ends with a hair band
• Cut a minimum of 6 inches of hair.Ask your hair dresser to cut above the top band,  (8 inches is preferred. Coloured hair is accepted, but bleached or damaged hair is not.)
• Secure your ponytail/s in a zipper bag
• Print the hair donation form and fill in your details.
• Put the hair and hair donation form in a sealed plastic bag, and then into an envelope.
• Mail your hair to the Association's office.