Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Locks (For Charity!)
Ever dreamt of having hair as long as Rapunzel's but got tired of creepy dudes hanging around your tower? Well, listen up, because your dream hair can now be someone else's crowning glory (minus the creepy dudes, hopefully). That's right, we're talking about donating your luscious locks to Locks of Love!
Chop It Like It's Hot (But Not Too Hot)
First things first, you'll need some hair to donate. Here's the minimum requirement: 10 inches of gorgeousness. Think waist-length or a hair tie strategically placed wayyyy up there. If your hair is a bit shorter, don't despair! Locks of Love accepts shorter donations (6-10 inches) to help cover manufacturing costs. Every bit counts!
Now, the burning question (pun intended): can you donate if your hair is colored or styled? Absolutely! Locks of Love is cool with highlights, lowlights, and even perms. However, they draw the line at bleached hair. Apparently, bleach takes the life out of hair, just like it takes the fun out of a pool party when someone accidentally adds too much chlorine.
The Great Snip: DIY or Salon Sanctuary?
So you've got the hair, now you need to get it cut. There are two options:
- Channel your inner hairdresser and snip away yourself. Just be careful, you don't want to end up looking like a startled owl.
- Head to a salon and tell them you're a hair-donating superhero. Many salons are familiar with Locks of Love and can give you a stylish new do while making a donation a breeze.
Pro-tip: No matter who cuts your hair, make sure it's clean and completely dry before sending it off. Nobody wants a damp, smelly ponytail.
The Not-So-Secret Weapon: The Locks of Love Donation Form (but it's totally optional)
Listen up, because this part is crucial (well, not really, but it's nice). Locks of Love has a donation form [Hair Donation Form - Locks of Love] that you can fill out and send with your hair. This isn't mandatory, but it lets them know you're a generous soul and they can send you a thank you note (which is way cooler than a participation trophy, trust us).
Here's the thing: you can fill out the online form or print it out. If you're feeling fancy, you can even write your name and address on a piece of paper and include that with your hair shipment. Just make sure they know who the hair fairy is!
The Grand Finale: Mailing Your Hairy Package
Alright, you've conquered the hair hurdle, you've aced the snip situation, and you've maybe even filled out a form (or written your name on a napkin, no judgement). Now it's time to send your hair on its way to become a masterpiece!
Pop your hair donation (securely fastened in a ponytail or braid) into a plastic bag, then shove it into a padded envelope. Address it to Locks of Love, 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405-2701. And boom, you're done! High five yourself, you magnificent hair donor, you!
So there you have it, folks. Donating hair is a fantastic way to help someone in need and maybe even inspire Rapunzel to chop off her locks and rock a sassy bob. Now go forth and spread your hair-donating magic!
