Time for a Haircut?! Give it up!
Written by kate - who has written 100 posts on Green Thinking Blog.
The countdown is on for my hair to disappear. Not completely mind you, I have enough to share! Here is the whole story…
I had short hair, but I missed it being long, so it grew & it grew & it GREW! Probably a little longer than hair should grow…I had it down & flowing for a friend’s wedding celebration & when that was over…
it grew & it grew & it grew! You can imagine how long it must be with all that growing!
The time has come my friends for me to cut my coif, but I thought it a shame all that shampoo & conditioner go to waste for my locks to be tossed in the trash. So, I tried to come up with who or what would want it most.
- Birds for their nests.
- Hitchikers to stuff their pillows.
- Artists for their paint brushes.
- Terminally ill patients to create wigs to ease the pain of society while they are already not feeling so hot.
THAT IS IT! That is who wants my hair!
Locks of Love only requires 10 inches of hair in a pony tail or braid to create a wig that will help a terminally ill child have some chance at a “normal” life.
When I started to talk to people about this, they said: “Oh, well your hair can’t have been dyed,” lucky for me, mine hasn’t. Lucky for you, they accept dyed hair!
“Well, you have to go to a specific hair dresser to get that done.” I would, but lucky for me (and everyone) I can go to my normal hairstylist. Granted, it has to get chopped off in a pony tail on one end, but you will be right in the barber’s chair to get it fixed up into a very stylish style.
“Well, not everyone who requests a wig gets one.” This is true. Sadly the truth. This organization needs some extra love & attention & if you have a couple months & a pair of scissors on your hands, you can help!
Keep checking back for the results of my new ‘do and donation! If you care to join me, check out these video instructions - then send us pictures!
Remember, the season is upon us to give back to the world - Don’t be fooled, that season is not just the holidays, it is year round.
Thanks for reading!