Tonight is my last night with long hair - for a while

Sometimes it's a chore to have long hair, but I'll be glad when mine grows out again.

Thank you! This is just something that's so simple for me to do. Sometimes it's hard to part with the cash - the hair actually grows back faster than the cash does it seems!

I actually got it cut last night, and just posted the new pic a bit ago. The people that cut the hair for Locks of Love agree to do the new hairstyle for free (no shampoo or blow dry just the cut). The last time I did it was in the summer so I didn't get a dry, this time I did though, but my hairstylist hardly ever charges me anyways - I do her taxes for her :)

The cost of the haircut should count as a donation on your taxes as you can't donate the hair without the cost of the cut!!! What time you going & when will the pic be posted???

Wow! You've donated a lot! That's awesome! This was only my 2nd time, but I figure I'll let it grow again for the next 18 months and do it again. I was getting tired of it though when it was being tucked into my pants....

Thank you cynthiann. People used to always tell me to donate my hair years ago and I looked into it. It's really great to be able to help out like this since I don't always have money, just lots of hair.

I've always had long hair, and I'd like to wait and donate more, but for some reason it's kinda getting on my nerves being this long... I figure it'll take me a year and a half to get enough to donate and still keep it a bit long.

First, I did not know that this could be done. Secondly, what an act of love you are giving. I so admire you for this. My hair used to be down to my waist and I only got it cut to above shoulders at 31 years old.. I adored my long thick shiny hair so I know how you feel. Now I wear it quite short at the back but longer in the front - I'm aiming for a new look. I wil think of you tomorrow. It is a big step but look what you have done for the children. Yoiu will be doubly blessed

Thank you, since I changed my vitamin regimne and started using natural products on my hair 2 years ago, I have hardly any split ends. I'm glad that the hair I'm donating will be nice and healthy!

I totally agree that a vitamin regime makes a difference. Can I ask what natural products you use on your hair?

I do have a link on my profile - you know, mylot discourages us promoting our businesses in the discussions... I can pm you if you'd like?

It's such an easy thing for me to do, and I know it'll grow right back!

Thanks! It is hard to get used to. I remember the first time I donated. I had never had short hair in my life - I had just turned 40. The first time I brushed my hair after it was cut I about lost my balance because the hair stopped way sooner than I was used to! I always think short hair is harder to take care of. With long hair, it's wash and go. Headbands, ponytails, clips... those are the extent of my styling. With short hair I have to blowdry it again, get it to go the way I want it then spray it so it'll stay in place. My long hair was starting to get on my nerves a bit though - constantly tucking it into my pants, pulling it at night when I rolled over... There's plusses on each side! I'm just glad I can give it to kids that need it!

Ya know, it's only hair, and it grows back. I like my hair better long also and before long, it will be again. You should see what your stylist wants to do with the wig, maybe he will donate it also?

Hey, it'll grow back again! It will actually be "not too short" in a week or so. I'll get used to it again and by that time it'll start growing long and it'll be time to get more donated!

Thanks!!! I have always loved my hair, it's just a different color than most people's because of the tint of red in it. My mother marvels at it now because it was SOOO straight when I was a kid. It wouldn't hold a curl for anything! Now she wonders what I do to it to make it so wavy... With it being short, I have to blow dry it to keep it straight!

You can get the info at the Locks of Love website. It's great that it all goes for kids care. Let us know how it works out for you!

The girl that cuts my hair for me always comments on how fast my hair grows. It'll take another 18 months or so before I can donate again, but I'll be doing it as long as I can.

My hair is pretty think too, always has been. It was actually getting long enough to be on my nerves. I don't like it really short, but I know it'll grow out again quickly. And, giving hair is easier than giving money :)

Thank you for your kind words. It's so easy to donate hair, I don't even have to do anything really, it just grows all on it's own :)

I think I'm just going to turn into a hair donating factory. I figure if I can take care of my hair, I can get it cut every other year. I don't have a lot of money, but I do have a lot of hair! At least that's something that can help someone. Great job!

I have always had hair this long, except after donating it. It's going to feel weird brushing it out tomorrow!

Thanks :) I don't like having "short" hair, even though it'll still be long by some people's standards. I haven't told my friend yet and we're having lunch on Saturday!

Thank you! Sometimes it's hard to donate cash, so this is a great (free) way for me to help.

You probably can. Just check the requirements on the Locks of Love website and it tells you how much hair they need and what to do to donate it. Good Luck!

That's awesome! It's really such an easy thing to do!