This is a dear post for me. A family friend suffered from cancer at a VERY early age. He went bald but he hurt for all the girls who lost their hair. He would see them in the hospital and that was one of the biggest concerns for many of them. Hair is such a precious thing for the teenage and young girls. He was not so concerned about himself but his friends he met at the hospital.
Locks of Love does accept colored hair just not bleached. Your hairdresser should be able to help you.
Passionfruition - hairs off to you
(sorry for the pun-I couldn't resist) for the wonderful sacrifice you made especially with your hair color.
If you haven't looked at the Locks of Love website, you really should. There are great before/after shots of the recipients. It will make you want to grow your hair just to cut it off like kp&nala.
By the way. Your hair looks terrific short!!!
Donate Hair
1. We accept 10" minimum hair length (tip to tip), not wigs, falls, or synthetic hair
2. Please bundle hair in ponytail or braid.
3. Hair needs to be clean, dry, placed in a plastic bag, then padded envelope.
4. We need hair from men and women, young and old, all colors and races.
5. Hair may be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged (if unsure, ask your stylist).
6. Hair swept off the floor is not usable.
7. Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.
8. Hair that is short, gray, or unsuitable for children will be separated from the ponytails and sold at fair market value to offset the cost of manufacturing.
9. You may pull curly hair straight to measure the minimum 10".
10. The majority of all hair donated comes from children who wish to help other children.
11. Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails for donation.
12. Please note: Anyone can cut your hair as long as the above guidelines are followed.