Overview / What We Offer

Q: What is Wigs For Kids?

Wigs for Kids is a nonprofit 501(c)3 that provides free whole-head hairpieces to children in Canada and the US under the age of 19 who are experiencing medical related hair loss.

Q: My child is losing their hair, what do I do?

Contact your medical provider to learn more about your child’s situation. If your child is diagnosed with alopecia, trichotillomania, or is losing hair due to cancer treatments or certain dermatological and genetic conditions, we may be able to help.

Q: What types of hairpieces do you provide? Are partial hairpieces or toppers available?

Our hairpieces are designed for whole-head coverage. We offer whole-head (full-cap) hand-tied hair replacement systems made from human hair to simulate the look of natural growth.  We do not offer partial hairpieces or toppers. If your child is experiencing partial hair loss, our hairpieces require careful consideration to accommodate existing hair.  Please contact us for further information at 440-333-4433 Option 5.

Q: Do you help children with short-term hair loss?

Please contact us to discuss your child’s situation to determine if we are able to meet your needs.  We can reached by phone at 440-333-4433 Option 5, or by email at recipients@wigsforkids.org.

Q: What do I get when I am approved for a hairpiece?

Recipient families receive one hand-tied full-cap hairpiece, along with tools and instructions for proper care and maintenance.

Q: How long does the hairpiece last?

If properly maintained, one of our hairpieces can last for a year or longer. Families can apply for a new hairpiece each year, as long as the medical need remains. 

Q: Can my child’s hairpiece have a curly texture?

All of our hairpieces from our manufacturer have a straight hair texture.  

Q: Will the hairpiece exactly match my child’s natural hair color? Do you offer highlights, lowlights, ombres, or fashion colors?

We provide a range of colors based on our donated inventory. You will select from the available hair colors to best match your child’s needs.  We cannot guarantee it will be an exact match to your child’s natural hair color. To ensure the highest quality and durability of the hairpiece, we cannot offer highlights, lowlights, ombres, or fashion colors.

Q: How much does it cost to get a hairpiece for my child?

Nothing!  We provide these hairpieces free of charge to eligible children.

About Wigs For Kids

Wigs For Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps children experiencing hair loss stemming from chemotherapy, radiation therapy, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, and other medical causes. Stylists and regular people just like you work together to give recipients the self-esteem and self-image they deserve.


24231 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145

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