Where to Donate Used Wigs: A Guide to Giving Back

Do you have gently used wigs that you'd like to donate? Many organizations are grateful for this type of donation, as they can provide free or low-cost wigs to people who have lost their hair due to medical conditions or other reasons.

Here are a few places where you can donate used wigs:

• Wigs for Kids accepts donations of human hair and synthetic wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer or other medical conditions.
• Locks of Love accepts donations of ponytails and wigs made from human hair.
• Pantene Beautiful Lengths accepts donations of at least 8 inches of hair, which is used to make wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment.
• Hair We Share accepts donations of human hair and synthetic wigs for children and adults who have lost their hair due to medical conditions or other reasons.
• The Pink Ribbon Fund accepts donations of new and gently used wigs for women who have lost their hair due to breast cancer treatment.

Benefits of Donating Used Wigs:

• Help people in need: Donating used wigs can help people who have lost their hair due to medical conditions or other reasons regain their confidence and self-esteem.
• Reduce waste: Wigs are made from valuable materials, and donating used wigs helps to reduce waste and conserve resources.
• Feel good: Donating used wigs is a great way to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of others.

Tips for Donating Used Wigs:

• Make sure the wigs are clean and in good condition. Wigs should be washed and styled before donating them.
• Include all of the original packaging. If you have the original packaging for the wigs, include it with your donation.
• Consider donating a monetary donation. In addition to donating used wigs, you can also consider donating a monetary donation to organizations that provide free or low-cost wigs to people in need.

Success Stories:

• Wigs for Kids has provided more than 500,000 wigs to children who have lost their hair due to cancer or other medical conditions.
• Locks of Love has provided more than 1.5 million wigs to women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment.
• Pantene Beautiful Lengths has provided more than 1 million wigs to women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment.

FAQs About Where to Donate Used Wigs:

• What types of wigs can I donate? You can donate human hair wigs, synthetic wigs, and hairpieces.
• How do I prepare my wigs for donation? Wigs should be washed and styled before donating them. If you have the original packaging for the wigs, include it with your donation.
• Where can I find more information about donating used wigs? You can find more information about donating used wigs on the websites of the organizations listed above.

Additional Resources:

• The National Cancer Institute provides information about hair loss and wigs for cancer patients.
• The American Cancer Society provides information about wigs for cancer patients.
• The American Hair Loss Association provides information about hair loss and wigs for people who have lost their hair due to medical conditions or other reasons.