hello i need your help i want to donate my hair but idk if i should donate it to locks of love of pantene. i like locks of love because they give it to kids but i like pantene because you requires less hair:( what should i do
In doing my research on organizations that accept donated hair, I actually stumbled upon a lot of information that claimed Locks of Love is in the midst of a scandal right now because they can't account for $6 million of donated hair. They also require children to submit letters of recommendation as to why they need a hairpiece, and the process to receive one can take months. The qualities of this organization just don't appeal to me, and I chose not to donate to them. Time and Nonprofit Investigator have articles on the subject.
I considered donating to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, but I really wanted my hair to specifically go to children, so I found a few other organizations that make hairpieces for children. - Wigs for Kids is an Ohio based nonprofit that provides free hairpieces to kids with all types of hair loss, from chemotherapy, to Alopecia, and other disorders and traumas. - Children with Hair Loss also donates to children with all types of hair loss, and they only require 8 inches of hair, where many other places need at least 10 or 12- Wigs 4 Kids is a Michigan based nonprofit and donates primarily to children with hair loss from chemotherapy, but also donates to children with hair loss due to other disorders and causes.
Ultimately I chose Children with Hair Loss because they only required 8 inches of hair, and I didn't want to have to grow my hair out for another few months before I donated. Wherever you decide to donate is completely up to you. Research the organization, see exactly what they do with the hair and who it goes to. If you're so inspired, look up news articles and press releases to see if they have a positive impact on the community.
Hope this helped! Good luck on your decision! :)
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