Beautiful Lengths

Lets jump right in. Donating my hair had always been something on my mind. I think I have made it a birthday tradition to change my hair up a bit. This year I decided to go more dramatic but for a good cause. When my mom was first diagnosed with cancer and started chemo she began to lose her hair. I saw the whole process.  As she got better her hair grew back and she had been considered cancer free. I never gave it anymore thought. But when my mother was re-diagnosed the thought came back. How could I help in a helpless situation. Then after conversations and some googling I decided I wanted to donate my hair. I talked it over with my hair stylist and it was set. Here is the link she gave me on the requirements and how to prepare. I decided to use Pantene Beautiful Lengths because they do not charge their wig recipients. My hair could also use some help it was in a bit of a messy stage and if cutting it could help someone in need I was glad to help. This is my hair before

I had no idea of how much I wanted to donate so we went with 10 inches to allow room to style. I totally trusted my hair stylist that she knew what she was doing because my hair has been long since I was like 9? That I had no idea what would look best. I think its very important that you find someone you trust because it is a big change and I would hope you would feel good after. Not regretting it because the stylist didn't understand what you asked for.

When I arrive at the salon I was very nervous but I knew I wouldn't chicken. I was just excited nervous in a way. Nervous of what I would look like but also very excited for some change!

I'm not quite sure on hair terms but I believe she said it was a bomber (ombre bob). My natural hair color was dyed to a warm brown with a bit of auburn ombre.

 I'm very pleased on the way my hair turned out. I encourage you if you have been thinking about donating your hair to just do it. It all goes to a good cause supporting women with cancer. Hair can always grow back if you don't like it.

What ever you decide to do, Make sure it makes you happy. CorinaH