Hair donation is a simple way to make a big impact in someone else's life. It provides the opportunity to grow healthy hair and help others like myself who have lost their own.

So, I thought it a good idea to list out why you should donate hair for wigs. 

 

#1 Hair Donation Is an Act of Kindness

Donating your own locks is a great way to give back to those in need. Hair donation is an act of kindness, generosity and compassion. It can help people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or alopecia (a form of hair loss caused by autoimmune diseases).

In most countries, the majority of people are easily able to donate their own hair for wigs. However, the density and quality of your hair are important factors when deciding whether it will be used in a hair replacement system or a wig.

Hair donation in India is not just limited to women; men and children also participate in the practice. In fact, some men even grow their hair for years to donate it. The reason behind this is that hair is considered a sacred and auspicious symbol in Indian culture. In Hinduism, one of the major religions in India, hair is seen as a symbol of strength, power, and spirituality. Many Hindus believe that by donating their hair, they are making a sacrifice to the gods and earning their blessings.

 

#2 Hair Donation Can Change a Person's Life

Donations are an easy way to change someone's life. One can help people who are going through medical procedures or illnesses by donating their hair, and you can also help those who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment, for example.

When I was younger, I always had a pretty good head of hair, but when I started losing my hair it sent me into worry and a high rate of anxiety. The thought that someone has donated their hair so I could have hair is a simple act of kindness that has made a big difference in my life.

 

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#3 Safe, Healthy and Beneficial for Your Hair

 

 

You may be wondering, "How is it possible that donating my hair is safe, healthy and beneficial?".

Allow me to answer that question with another question: How much do you love your hair? If the answer is "a lot," then don't worry because there's no need to stress about how long it will take for your locks to grow back. The truth is, when you donate your locks, they'll be cut at least 6 inches below the scalp (and sometimes even longer) so they can be easily styled into hair replacement systems, wigs and hair extensions. The more length they have left on them before being cut off means less time spent waiting for them to grow back! Cutting off your hair also means fewer split ends which will make maintaining healthy strands easier than ever before!

 

#4 Your Hair Will Grow Back

 

 

Let's be honest, we all have those spots on our heads where the hair grows back faster and thickly. Whether it be your fringe area or at the back of your head, in some areas hair tends to grow faster than others.

When you cut your hair, it will most likely get thicker. Because hair grows from the root, when you cut off a few inches of your hair, you are not cutting off any more hair than usual (since the hair on top was growing at the same rate as the rest). The amount of time it takes for your hair to grow depends on many factors like genetics, hormones, health and diet.

 

#5 Your Hair Is in Demand

Any healthy person with a healthy growth of hair can donate human hair for wigs. Even if you have a disease or medical condition, you are still able to donate human hair. Organisations may accept hair donations from individuals with dark, healthy, and non-dyed hair. 

Black hair, or dark brown hair, is the final remaining natural colour of human hair. Black is one of the most common colours for hair and facial hair of both men and women regardless of ethnicity. Black is the darkest shade of brown, which is a very strong colour, hence why many people in Asian countries like India and China donate hair.

 

Why You Should Donate Hair for Wigs: Final Thoughts

In conclusion, hair donation is a noble act and can have deep-rooted cultural significance. It is a selfless way of helping those in need and has the potential to change someone's life - as it did mine. With the growing popularity of this practice, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of hair donation and are participating in it.

Make sure you see what a company like Lordhair is doing for both adults and children because whether donating your hair will see your hair used to create free wigs for children battling with cancer or to help create hair systems for men like me struggling to overcome the hit to their confidence that hair loss brought, your hair will make a difference. 

 

 

Ray is a guest contributor to our blogs with an extensive background in PR. Ray loves to discuss his own hair system journey by offering insights into wearing and styling a hair system as well as providing observations on the role of hair in sexual and gender identity from an LGBTQ+ perspective. Be sure to check out more of Ray’s Diversity content.