Wigs for Kids, whose mission is to provide children with hair replacement systems free of charge, relies on the generous giving of hair and monetary donations. Each of these wigs is custom made for it’s recipient and requires 20-25 ponytails.
One 6 year old girl was inspired to donate her hair to help another child who may be suffering from hair loss. The various causes of hair loss don’t result in just physical suffering. The change in their appearance can drastically undermine their self-image and sabotage their self-esteem. The donations received from all over the world make it possible for those children to be provided with a hair system that allows them to look themselves and live their lives.
If you or a loved one is experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, learn more about solutions available to you on the Jeffrey Paul Blog.
Ericka Rolack is a Hair Donation Specialist for Wigs for Kids. This means that she has completed the training to cut the hair of donors. Ericka is the owner of Lox Haus in Madison, WI. She has been in the hair care industry for 14 years, specializing in curly hair, clipper cuts, and layered and […]
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Minka is 8 years old and in the second grade. She begin to experience hair loss at the age of 7 months old. Minka’s hair loss is caused by an auto-immune disease called alopecia. Minka can often be found gliding on the ice — this young girl is an accomplished figure skater, winning first place […]
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Cara was diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis when she was four years old. At the beginning she wore a hat to conceal her hair loss. Years later Cara’s mom learned about Wigs for Kids through a support group, and Cara received her first wig at the age of eight. Cara is now ten years old and […]
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