Hair provides the materials. Financial support covers the skilled work and care that make each wig possible.
Anyone can donate, from children to seniors! The donation instructions are listed below this button.
12 inches is the minimum acceptable length for donation, though we encourage you to donate 14+ inches of hair. The more length you can donate, the more of an impact you will make.
Please note: hair that has been dyed or highlighted cannot be used in our hairpieces. Only natural hair free of chemical processing can be used. Gray hair is accepted.
We rely on talented hair professionals to properly cut the hair ponytails and braids that are then donated to Wigs For Kids. The professional you contact must follow specific steps for cutting and donating your hair or ponytail.
If you must use a salon outside of our locations, please read our detailed instructions here.
You can find an excellent Hair Donation Specialist by clicking the “Find a Specialist” button below.
Place the dry ponytail in a sealed Ziploc bag and then inside a sealed envelope addressed to:
Wigs For Kids — Hair Donations
24231 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Ready to donate? Click on the button above to fill out our Hair Donation form. Be sure to include your form (or barcode/ID number) with your ponytail.
Please consider adding a small financial donation to help Wigs For Kids with the cost of hair processing, services, and hair replacements (which average $2600 yearly per child). Any amount helps us get closer to helping another child.
Want to donate anonymously? Packages not containing a barcode/ID number (or paper hair donation form) will be considered anonymous donations.
Please ensure that you correctly format your shipping! Wigs For Kids is charged for packages that have incorrect weight or postage. Improperly-prepared shipping not only costs us, but our clientele as well. Check out the image below for more details.
If you use our online Hair Donation form and include a printout of your barcode with the donation, you can expect a thank you within 60 days of Wigs For Kids receiving your ponytail.
If you fill out a paper form without a barcode, you can expect a thank you within 4-6 months of Wigs For Kids receiving your hair. We truly appreciate your donation and will do our best to send a thank you as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience and your donation!
Donors often ask if they can “meet” the child who receives their hair. We completely understand the desire to see the specific child your donation helps. However, all of our recipients are minors, and protecting their privacy is extremely important to us. Some families choose to share their stories publicly, while others prefer to remain private, and we always honor those wishes.
While we may not be able to connect you to one specific child, please know that your hair is creating smiles, confidence, and comfort for a very deserving young person. Please visit our Recipient Gallery to get to know some of the kids we’ve been honored to serve or learn even more about them in our Community Stories.
