Children can also suffer from hair loss. This may be due to side effects of chemotherapy treatment among kids with cancer. Another common cause of long-term hair loss is alopecia areata. This chronic condition causes the patchy bald spots seen in patients or sometimes even total hair loss. A non-profit organisation committed to provide these children with donated hairpieces is Locks of Love.

The donated hairpieces are given to children to boost their confidence and improve their self-esteem. This will enable to children to cope up with their condition and have a happier outlook in life.

If you want to donate your hair to Locks of Love, here are some guidelines:

*The minimum requirement to make a hairpiece is 10 inches. So be sure to donate hair that is no shorter than this minimum length. Curly hair can be pulled straight to meet the minimum requirements.

* Hair needs to be braided or in a ponytail before donating. Hair that is stored for years is acceptable as long as it is in a ponytail or braid.

* Before cutting, hair must be clean and dry.

*Hair must be placed in a plastic bag and then in a padded envelope.

There are several hair salons offering free service if you wish to donate your hair to charity.

For those who want to help out and donate again, it will take at least 10 months to a year to grow your hair at least 10 inches. But don’t worry; a clever way to make those long months shorter is to hasten the growth of your hair by using FAST. FAST or Fortified Amino Scalp Therapy is made of natural herbs and essential amino acids plus B-complex vitamins to provide all the nutrients the hair needs for healthy accelerated hair growth. FAST is specially formulated to grow your hair faster – up to 45% faster.

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