When in fact, for some individuals, it’s not.

To understand the mission behind hair donation services, we talked to Jeffery Paul of Wigs for Kids.

Ahead, we share what you’re gonna wanna know before donating your hair.

woman

@nikkilee901 / Design by Zackary Angeline

Meet the Experts

Jeffrey Paul is a hair and scalp specialist and the founder ofWigs for Kids.

Why Should You Donate Hair?

“That was the ‘seed’ of the idea to launch the Wigs for Kids Ponytail Donation Program.”

Woman with wavy hair at salon

DuxX/Getty Images

Check the individual organization’s websites to be sure you’re complying with their rules.

Donating money directly to these organizations is a great way to get involved.

woman in black tank top playing with hair

Ron McClenny/Unsplash

woman with dark hair in ponytail

Juno Jo/Unsplash