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For so long I have been frustrated with the inability to grow my hair out. About 6 months ago I came across Pantene Pro-V's new product, Beautiful Lengths lengthening shampoo and conditioner. I figured it probably would not work but I have liked their products in the past so I bought it anyway. About 4 months after using the shampoo and conditioner my hair began to grow like a weed! Now, 6 months later my hair is 2 feet and some odd inches long.
I would love to donate my hair soon, but I am having trouble deciding between the Locks of Love and Pantene's Beautiful Length's program. I was wondering if anyone can give me some insight or advice on which to choose and why.
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I found this comment stream disturbing. The information provided about Locks of Love was close to what is stated on their website but was just slightly misread or misunderstood by the folks posting it that the information was actually posted contrary to what is stated on their website. This type of mischaracterization of any organization trying to help others causes harm to those children the organization is trying serve. Please be careful when sharing information as facts.
It is only children served by LOL and it is for many reasons not just for alopecia. However, alopecia is permanent hair loss and that is a pretty important issue for those children.
When LOL states that the retail cost of these hairpieces is $3500 to $6000 it is to give you a sense of how expansive this would be if one where to try to purchase one. This gives folks an idea of the value.
They give the hairpieces away free or on a sliding fee scale based upon financial need. Don't you think that a family that does have the resources to help pay for their child's hairpiece should so disadvantaged children can get theirs for free?
Children under 6 years (not 18) get synthetic hairpieces.
These facts are found on the same website all of you claimed to have read. Please be careful when sharing information. If you don't know for sure then don't share.
October 29, 2010 - 5:27amThis Comment
I was not commenting from another website, but from personal experience. My sister is at risk of losing her home, in debt so high she can never climb out and has medical bills that will not stop. Her child has cancer, lost all of her hair and locks of "luv" not only refused to help, but was rude and would not even help her find another source. I will say that there are many other sources out there. We found a woman who makes hats with hair who donated one to my niece. She really does do it out of love. She lost a sister to cancer and this is how she honors her.
November 10, 2010 - 6:19amThis Comment
Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for sharing your story. It is really sad that your niece was turned away. The American Cancer Society also provides free wigs and here is their website http://www.cancercare.org/.
I hope that this will help find a wig for your niece and thank you for providing others with this valuable information.
July 31, 2010 - 10:34amThis Comment
thanks. we actually found a lady (though the hospital) that does hair hats. Her sister died of cancer and this is her way of helping. She was fantastic. The hats are wonderful. BTW. My niece finished her last round of chemo this week. Just home from the hospital. It looks like she will be OK. We are all crossing our fingers.
August 21, 2010 - 7:37amThis Comment
Anon, Thanks for coming back and letting us now that your niece has finished her chemo. I hope the rest of her recovery goes well. We have a lot of information about cancer and recovery on our site, and we also have a support group for cancer survivors. Please let her know that we're here to help her, and thank YOU for being there for her in her time of need.
August 23, 2010 - 5:34pmTake care,
Pat
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Thanks so much for your supportive comments. My niece turned 14 this summer, finished her chemo just before school started, had an ileostomy bag and chose to start high school instead of receiving home-bound tutoring. She is a stronger person than me and I am so proud of her. Since then she's had her ileostomy reversed and is doing better every day. She had one breakdown when some teenagers doing volunteer work at the hospital tried to cheer her up by saying "Keep your chin up, big guy." Her hat with hair is not an option for her. :)
November 10, 2010 - 6:28amThis Comment
My sister contacted them because she needed a wig for my 14 year old niece. They would not help her. When she asked for other sources, they rudely told her they did not know. My sister does not have the money to buy a wig, because of the medical expenses, but locks of love wanted to sell her one. Use Pantene's program
July 31, 2010 - 8:48amThis Comment
Hi, great concern! I have been donating my heair every year since I was about 5 years old. I used to donate my hair to Locks of Love, thinking it was a great orginization...until I did research. Locks of Love does not use all of the hair donated, also, Locks of Love throws extra hair out. For example, if one day they got a shipment in of hair that could make, say, 5 adult wigs woth a little bit left over, Locks of Love would make the 5 wigs and throw the remainder out. Comparativly, Beautiful Lengths, saves the excess hair and combines it to make more wigs with other excess hair. Beautiful Lengths adjusts the hair to fit the patient. Beautiful Lengtsh dyes hair and trims to make the patient happy and look great! After discovering these FACTS, I decided to switch my hair donations to Beautiful Lengths! =) I hope this has helped you and can help manyu more in the future. =)
June 21, 2010 - 5:31pmThis Comment
I went through this dilemma a few years ago when I first donated my hair. Although I've grown it as fast as possible, it inevitable effects of genetics and age have been faster. This will be my last donation due to the one thing they can't use. Grey hair. The pony tail is grey free but the top is now quite grey. Even if this donation is sold by LoL, it won't bother me at all. I worked at a non-profit organization for several years and I know first hand that every penny is scrimped, saved, and accounted for. From paper clips to copier paper, nothing is used without good reason. I'm sure everybody wants their hair to end up on some poster cancer child. Think about it. In reality, that can't happen. I'm glad Pantene and other companies are doing the same thing, as LoL could in no way fill the demand for just cancer, let alone other diseases that can leave a person hairless. I don't think you can go wrong, but the company that started the process, non-profit, will get the last of my natural auburn curls.
June 1, 2010 - 1:26pmThis Comment
The nice thing about Beautiful Lengths is, they donate to women with cancer. My Mom is in a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Losing her hair during chemo, is painful to her. I know a wig would mean the world to her, so I figure if I could help somebody else's Mom, it would make it all worth it!
May 30, 2010 - 1:28pmThis Comment