Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids are hairpiece charities that bring hope to the lives of sick kids. Children undergoing chemotherapy. diagnosed with alopecia. or suffering from scalp burns often share a daunting challenge: they don't see themselves when they look into the mirror,
perruque pas cher.Hair-loss can be devastating for a young child. Worrying about their appearance,
perruque. being afraid to go out in public. and fearing the reaction of their peers can make it difficult for children to deal with the health issues they are facing. That's why hairpiece charities. such as Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids. need your help to create human-hair wigs for sick children.Synthetic hairpieces often appear fake and can be uncomfortable to wear. But. a custom made human-hair wig can cost over a thousand dollars. a price out of reach for many disadvantaged families. You can help a sick child heal emotionally by donating your hair the next time you get a hair cut. Here's how:Choose a charity -Visit the websites of Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids to decide which organization fits you best. Locks of Love tends to donate their wigs to children with permanent hair-loss. Wigs for Kids creates hairpieces for children with all types of hair-loss. including hair-loss due to chemotherapy.Get a haircut - When your hair is long enough (about 10 inches). get a hair cut and save the ponytail. Be sure to ask your salon if they provide a discount for hair donations or a free hair donation mailing service.Donate your hair - Follow the instructions found on the charity's website and mail your hair to the supplied address.Celebrate - Take pictures of your new look and treat yourself to a lunch out. Know that your haircut has made a world of difference to a very sick child.About this contributor Jamie Littlefield is the Senior Editor of Children's Issues at Charityguide.org. For more information on how to donate hair and help a child heal. see Locks of Love
