It takes a few years to grow hair and just a few minutes to cut it, but what that hair might mean to someone else can be significant.
Here are 75 people who knew when it was time to cut their long hair and donate it to make wigs for children and adults fighting cancer and other illnesses.
#1 All the way down
There are a lot of people getting their hair cut for cancer, but this woman went one step further. She went all the way down to the scalp to make sure that cancer patients would have the long tresses they deserve.
#2 A little something extra
This nanny had her hair cut to donate to cancer patients and raised over a thousand dollars for the cause. The 4-year-old she nannies thought her new look could use a little extra color to replace the missing hair.
#3 Even bullies couldn’t stop him
He was teased about his hair for the two years he was growing it out, but it didn’t stop him. This boy wanted to do something to help cancer patients, and he did.
#4 A new man
Dave grew his hair for four years, then he took the plunge. He had it all chopped off and donated it to make wigs for cancer patients.
#5 A whole lot of hair
She spent five years growing all that hair. We bet she felt lighter in heart and hair after that cut and donation.
#6 Going all the way
Here’s another woman who took the plunge and shaved it all off. All that hair was donated to make wigs for cancer patients.
#7 Cutting it all off
There are always opportunities to donate hair and people who need it. Don’t be afraid to take the plunge.
#8 A lot of love
Giving can feel incredibly good. We think she gets it.
#9 A regular donor
Two of her family members have had leukemia, so she understands what it can be like to struggle with treatment and hair loss. She donates her hair and blood whenever she can.
#10 Like clockwork
This man has his long hair cut every two years for the cause. He gets a new look and does a good deed at the same time.
#11 Thirty inches of hair
She grew her hair until it nearly reached her knees. Why? To make sure kids with cancer could have wigs and feel a little better about themselves during a difficult time in their young lives.
#12 First time
This was the first time he cut his hair to donate it. We bet he’ll be back again. Keep adding good into the world!
#13 Ten inches of hair to donate
When she was ready for a haircut, she knew what she had to do. She made sure to donate it to make wigs.
#14 Gorgeous locks
It was time for a change. He looks amazing, and the hair is going straight to the Little Princess Trust for kids with cancer.
#15 Two years of hair
This boy grew out his hair for two years, just to make sure he had enough to donate to kids with cancer.
#16 Understanding
Having spent time in the hospital himself for burns, and knowing what it can be like, he had to do something to help others. This was a perfect way to do it.
#17 Shaved!
She went all the way and had it all shaved off. Now, she’s ready to grow it all out again for the next time.
#18 The fifth time!
This caring woman has given her locks to cancer patients, on more than one occasion. This latest cut was her fifth time donating hair.
#19 A Wigs For Kids donation
He needed a haircut, the organization needed hair to make wigs. It was a match made in heaven.
#20 Right before winter
Although he was a little bit concerned about the time of year when it came to getting a close cut, he took the plunge anyway. His hair went to make wigs for children with medical conditions and cancer.
#21 Twenty-two inches
She grew her hair out to donate it to the Little Princess Trust. That’s a lot of hair that will look perfect on a princess.
#22 Thinking of others
He donated his hair to Wigs For Kids and got a whole new look in the process. We don’t think the beard went to the organization, but we have to say trimming it fits perfectly with the haircut.
#23 Getting a head start
You don’t have to be an adult to donate hair. This 9-year-old happily shared her hair with someone who needed it more.
#24 Amazing hair
She has happily braved the chop more than once. This regular donor has been giving her hair to make wigs for cancer patients for a very long time.
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#25 The floof!
She gave her hair for the cause and never looked back. It’s a few years later, and she’s still rocking her shorter look.
#26 The sixth time!
Here is one serial donor who makes it onto our list of heroes. She has donated her hair six times already.
#27 A little scared
Getting all your hair chopped off can be a little scary, but he made it through. We’re still not sure what he thinks of the new look.
#28 A worthy sacrifice
He was a little apprehensive, but it all turned out all right. The smile proves it.
#29 Four years to grow
He grew it in four years. It took a whole lot less time to cut it off. Here’s to a new you!
#30 No more hair
Our hero! She wanted someone else to feel special in her tresses.
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#31 Princess perfect!
Her hair is going to the Little Princess Trust, which is perfect. She looks like a magical princess with and without the hair. Talk about getting princess hair right from the source!
#32 From the heart
He lost his grandmother to cancer. Knowing how difficult chemotherapy was for her, he wanted to do what he could and donated his hair so that other cancer patients could have a little more dignity during a difficult time.
#33 After 14 years
It can be hard to say goodbye to hair, especially if it has been with you for over a decade. He’s thinking of throwing a party in its honor.
#34 That was once on his head
He donated his hair, and instead of the usual one ponytail or braid, they took two. That’s some voluminous hair!
#35 A full braid
This perfect braid of hair will be finding its way to the Little Princess Trust. We’re sure they will put it to good use.
#36 A day at the stylists
There is a cancer patient out there who will soon have a full head of hair. In the meantime, this woman is loving what her hair has become.
#37 Twenty-two inches of hair
He hadn’t had a haircut in a while. The hairdresser actually managed to get just short of two feet of donatable hair from his head. That’s impressive.
#38 Just two years
That’s all it takes to have enough hair to donate to help cancer patients. How long has yours been growing?
#39 An annual donation
For some, hair just grows extremely fast. In this woman’s case, she is able to donate her hair annually. Our hero!
#40 For a friend
She lost a friend to pancreatic cancer. Knowing how difficult it had been for her friend to deal with the hair loss that came with treatment, she decided to do something for others in the same situation.
#41 With the support of friends
He donated his hair after growing it for two years. We’re not sure about his friend in the background of the picture, but they seem to be having fun.
#42 Going shorter the second time
This is the second time she has donated hair. To make it more special, she went even shorter this time.
#43 Over a foot of hair
She was able to donate fifteen inches of hair. We bet that feels good to do in the summer!
#44 Braids galore
Hairdressers are happy to be a part of the donation process as well. His may have gone a little overboard with the braids, but it’s for charity!
#45 A new look
He donated his hair and is now sporting a new look. He might be able to rock any hairstyle!
#46 Like clockwork
She donated after growing out her hair for two years and expects to do so again – in exactly two years. Her hair is going to Children With Hair Loss to create wigs for children who have lost their hair due to various medical conditions.
#47 Twenty inches donated
She was able to donate 20 inches of her long hair. Now she has a cute new style, and a cancer patient has a beautiful wig to wear.
#48 A pair
It’s always nice to have someone to do things with. This couple donates their hair together. Now, that’s love.
#49 A new year
She started the new year by working on her resolutions, including giving her hair to Children With Hair Loss. Now, that’s a great start to the year.
#50 A while to get there
It took some time to grow her hair to the length that she wanted to give, but she got there in the end. Never give up on your goals!
#51 Involving family
These sisters donated their hair for the first time three years ago. They just did it again, together.
#52 Almost a foot
she decided to embrace a new look and a new sense of confidence. She also gave eleven inches of hair to Children With Hair Loss.
#53 Donating it all
His hair was growing for six years before he finally had it cut. Even his little brother was surprised.
#54 Only minutes
It only took minutes for them to cut her hair. That’s being able to give something that means a lot, and with fairly minimal effort.
#55 Bringing meaning
Giving hair can mean different things to different people, but it always means a lot to the person receiving it.
#56 Finally going short
A major hairstyle change can be a big deal. It’s nice when it can also add to someone else’s quality of life.
#57 Pelt?
He called his long hair his “pelt.” Regardless of its title, it is now being used by someone who needs it. We wonder if they call it a pelt too.
#58 It keeps growing
A good thing about donating hair is that it will always grow back. In this case, she grew that much hair in only a year and a half (and then donated it).
#59 For his dad
His father passed away from stage 4 cancer. In honor of his dad, he grew his hair long to donate it.
#60 Perfect hair
Here is another one of our heroes. He donated his shiny locks so that cancer patients could have wigs.
#61 The third time
The thing about donating hair, is that doing good is almost addictive. This is her third time donating so far.
#62 A lot to give
It can take years to grow hair, which just makes donating it that much more special. It’s from the heart.
#63 Mermaid hair
Lara wanted to give her hair to someone who needed it. Now they too can be a mermaid.
#64 A ponytail no more
She mustered her courage and let them lop off all that hair. That takes confidence.
#65 More than a foot of hair
Not all hair can be donated. If it has been overly processed, it might not be suitable. But this naturally long hair? It’s perfect.
#66 Another donor
It was time to cut her hair, but she kept others in mind as well. That hair is now on its way to the Little Princess Trust.
#67 A big change
That is a lot of hair to give for a very good cause. We hope he loves his new look.
#68 Life changing
Sometimes, we just need to embrace what life gives us. Giving back is just that much sweeter.
#69 Going short for the first time
She has always had long hair, until now. We love the new look on this very brave soul.
#70 Headbanging hair
He parted with his long hair on one condition: that the next person headbangs as hard as they can with it.
#71 Accomplished
She ran a marathon and had her hair cut to give to those in need. Is there anything she can’t do?
#72 Ponytail no more
They lopped off his locks. Now, those locks are going to someone who needs a wig during their struggle with cancer.
#73 Giving to others
She loved her long hair, but that didn’t stop her from donating it. Sometimes the heart just wins.
#74 Long to short
She gave her hair to Children With Hair Loss. Now, she has a new hairstyle with a lot of possibilities.
#75 Kindness
Here’s one last hero for our list. He shared his curly locks so a cancer patient going through chemo and radiation could have a quality wig. We bet it’s beautiful.
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