Donating hair to people undergoing chemotherapy is an act of solidarity capable of transforming lives.
Donating hair is a simple act of love, capable of transforming the lives of people undergoing cancer treatment. In fact, there are those who say that donating wigs can be considered a gift in the form of love and hope.
However, it is important to remember that to donate hair you need to follow some rules, nothing too difficult. Firstly, the length of the strands should be 10cm for straight hair and 15cm for cropped hair. Furthermore, cutting must be done following the correct guidelines.
All hair types are welcome by adults, young people, teenagers and children, who go through difficult treatments every day. For example, chemotherapy, which is responsible for causing hair loss and other symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, pain and wounds.
Furthermore, find out more information about how to donate hair and discover NGOs that accept donations near you.
How to donate hair?
Firstly, it is recommended that the hair for donation is chemical-free. When cutting, you need to take care of the following factors:
- The length of the strands used to make the wig must be at least 10cm for straight hair and 15cm for layered hair;
- Furthermore, when cut, the hair must be dry and the hairdresser must carry out the cut following instructions for reusing the strands;
- So, following all these steps and with the wig in hand, just choose which institution you want to donate hair to.
Find NGOs that accept donations near you
Rapunzel Solidarity
Local: Sao Paulo-SP
Contact: (11) 3816-4374
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Hairdressing
Local: Sao Paulo-SP
Contact: (11) 3241-5795
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NGO to donate hair: Instituto Amor em Mechas
Local: Sao Paulo-SP
Contact: (11) 98269-7000
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Hospitalhaços
Local: Campinas, sp
Contact: (19) 3237-2603
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Pink loop
Local: Rio de Janeiro – RJ
Contact: (21) 3987-6106
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Breast Friends Association
Local: Niteroi/RJ
Contact: (21) 2714-3135
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NGO to donate hair: Breast Institute
Local: Porto Alegre/RS
Contact: (51) 3264-3000
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Light wire
Local: Belo Horizonte/MG
Contact: (31) 3789-6070
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Attitude in the Head
Local: Curitiba/PR
Contact: (41) 99677-1134
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Strength in the Wig II
Local: Vilhena/RO
Contact: (69) 3322- 3224
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NGO to donate hair: Women’s Network to Fight Cancer
Local: Brasilia DF
Contact: (61) 3364-5467
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Cebrom Oncology Medicine
Local: Goiânia/GO
Contact: (62) 3265-0400
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Araújo Jorge Hospital
Local: Goiânia/GO
Contact: (62) 3243-7000
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Association to Fight Cancer
Local: Anápolis/GO
Contact: (62) 4014-9300
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NGO to donate hair: Mato Grosso Cancer Hospital
Local: Cuiabá/MT
Contact: (65) 3648-7575
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Ceará Cancer Institute
Local: Fortaleza/CE
Contact: (85) 3288-4400
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So, did you see how simple it is to donate hair? With this action, in addition to renewing your look, you are able to make people happy and fulfilled.
Sources: Ronald Institute, Beating Cancer, G1.
Image sources: Dona Talk, Social Bauru, Things Hair.
