Wigs 4 Kids helps children who struggle to deal with social acceptance caused by changes in their physical appearance. Thank you for considering donating your hair to
Wigs 4 Kids.

* A special thank you to all our hair donors who donated in 2012 – we received over 8,000 hair donations from around the world. We thank you for your continued support, and couldn't do this program without you.

Specifications:
1. We accept 10” minimum hair length (from top to bottom), however longer lengths are appreciated.
2. Hair needs to be clean, and thoroughly dry. Please bundle hair in a ponytail or braid before having it cut. After it has been cut please place in a plastic bag.
3. Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails and then cut.
4. Hair may not be colored or chemically damaged (if unsure, ask your stylist).
5. You may pull curly hair straight to measure the minimum 10”.
6. Wigs 4 Kids accepts hair from all ages and all countries.
7. Hair that was cut years ago is not usable.
8. Hair swept off the floor is not acceptable.
9. Wigs 4 Kids does not accept wigs, falls or synthetic hair.
10. PLEASE NOTE: Anyone may cut your hair as long as the above guidelines are followed.

11. Go Green Salon, located inside
Wigs 4 Kids, offers a consultation, haircut and style for a fee to those wishing to donate their hair. 50% of the proceeds from the appointment fee goes back to Wigs 4 Kids.

For more details, visit the Go Green Salon website here
*Please note: by clicking the link above, you are leaving the
Wigs 4 Kids website.

The majority of all hair donated comes from children who wish to help other children.

Can I be certain that my hair will be used to make a wig?
The manufacturers make the selection based on several production criteria.

How does your hair become their hair?
Step One: A donor with clean dry hair secures it into a ponytail or braid, then cuts it. A minimum of 10 inches of hair is needed.

Step Two: The hair undergoes chemical processing at a science lab. This special treatment prepares and sanitizes hair properly.

Step Three: A hackle is used to carefully blend and direct the hair from root to end. Natural hair is a blend of many colors.

Step Four: One ponytail makes up only about 1/10 of the finished hairpiece. A blend of six to eight ounces of hair in varying shades of color ensures the natural look and feel of the child's wig.

Step Five: A plaster mold is made of the child's head.

Step Six: Once the mold is set, a liquid form is poured into the mold and allowed to dry. When the form and the mold are separated from one another, a cap that fits the size of the resulting cast is made. This cap serves as the foundation of the hairpiece. Because the child who wears the hairpiece will likely swim, shower, and sleep with it on. The design of this foundation is carefully considered and the materials from which it is made are carefully selected.

Step Seven: Each strand of hair is hand-tied. The hair is now designed for the child's request.

How else can I help?

You can sponsor the making of a wig by participating in the
Cuts 4 Cash program. Collect monetary pledges from your friends and family for every inch of hair you donate. See the form below for details!

Hair Donation Form click here(Acrobat [PDF] file)

Cuts 4 Cash Donation Form Click Here (Acrobat [PDF] file)

Wigs 4 Kids appreciates the support we receive from students across the nation who grow their hair for donation so that we can provide wigs to other children in need.

If students in your school are interested in hosting a hair drive for Wigs 4 Kids, please print the following hair donation permission slips and return them to Wigs 4 Kids.

Hair Donation Permission Slip Click Here