Zombiekins
June 18th, 2012, 11:14 AM
I realize it's been ages since I was an active member on this forum (frankly, *any* forum), but was hoping to mine the wealth of info here. :)
So, I recently cut my hair (two days ago, in fact) all in one go and now have a braid that's around 24" and I don't know what to do with it. It's been colored with henna and semi-permanent dyes so donating doesn't really seem to be an option. At least, from what I've read most places only want virgin hair. And after researching LoL years ago, I'm not too keen on donating my hair to them after correcting other people's misinformation as to what the charity actually does. Granted, that was many years ago and they could have changed since then....still...
There might be someone out there who could use it? I know it's not virgin, and definitely needed more frequent trims than it received, but on the whole it's thick, soft, and in good shape. Just...you know...dark on account of the henna (the semi-perms didn't leave much of a mark). So as long as it wasn't going to be bleached then I don't know why it *couldn't* be used in a wig. I figured selling it directly to a wigmaker, or someone like that, would be a better option as I could be up front with them about the condition of my hair instead of "surprise! I know it's not what you ask for on your donation page, so have fun trying to sell it instead!"
I have tried to do some searches, but most sites tell you about how to sell it (photos, line up a buyer, etc.) but no one lists *where* - and I don't want to deal with weird, shady companies. This forum is so expansive and I know others on here grew their hair for donations - or to sell and then donate the money - and I was hoping someone could please point me in the right direction?
Thank you and I hope it isn't a problem to post here. :)
So, I recently cut my hair (two days ago, in fact) all in one go and now have a braid that's around 24" and I don't know what to do with it. It's been colored with henna and semi-permanent dyes so donating doesn't really seem to be an option. At least, from what I've read most places only want virgin hair. And after researching LoL years ago, I'm not too keen on donating my hair to them after correcting other people's misinformation as to what the charity actually does. Granted, that was many years ago and they could have changed since then....still...
There might be someone out there who could use it? I know it's not virgin, and definitely needed more frequent trims than it received, but on the whole it's thick, soft, and in good shape. Just...you know...dark on account of the henna (the semi-perms didn't leave much of a mark). So as long as it wasn't going to be bleached then I don't know why it *couldn't* be used in a wig. I figured selling it directly to a wigmaker, or someone like that, would be a better option as I could be up front with them about the condition of my hair instead of "surprise! I know it's not what you ask for on your donation page, so have fun trying to sell it instead!"
I have tried to do some searches, but most sites tell you about how to sell it (photos, line up a buyer, etc.) but no one lists *where* - and I don't want to deal with weird, shady companies. This forum is so expansive and I know others on here grew their hair for donations - or to sell and then donate the money - and I was hoping someone could please point me in the right direction?
Thank you and I hope it isn't a problem to post here. :)