Random Thoughts and Musings

My search for ways to help that do not necessarily cost money should have included this organization, because it is one that both Tween and I have supported for several years now. Anytime either of us has more than a few inches of hair to spare when we go in for a new ‘do, we chop our hair and donate the ‘tail to Locks of Love.

I am proud to say that Tween did this first, when she was only 4 years old. She was able to donate nearly 22 inches that first time, and the hair was thick and had beautiful long spiral curls.

As her hair continued to grow out, she would measure it to find out when she had 10 inches of “extra” hair so she could donate again. The next time she donated, I surprised her by chopping off my carefully cultivated spirals too. Between the two of us, we donated 45 inches of hair. It was spectacular!

We have both donated four times each, approximately every two years, since 2000. I think Tween will be less willing to part with her hair for the next five or so years, but I hope she will continue to do so throughout her life.

So, if you have long hair and are considering cutting it … please consider donating 10 inches (or more) to Locks of Love. It takes us approximately 2 years to grow it out to the point where we can donate (and keep long-ish locks on our heads!) … so i understand slow growth and time-consumption. I guarantee, though, you will feel great about it if you do this!

xoxo