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as a treatment for cancer can cause permanent hair loss. About 8 million people in the US suffer from trichotillomania, or compulsive hair-pulling. If a child suffering with disorder continues the behavior long enough, it may also result in permanent hair loss. Most wigs sold by retailers are made to fit adults, and are much too big for children to wear. They often require the use of tape or glue to keep them from falling off, and these adhesives can burn or irritate the scalp. In addition, styles of adult wigs are not age-appropriate. Synthetic wigs can mat and frizz with excessive styling. The hairpieces Locks of Love provides are custom-made for each child's head. They are vacuum-fitted, for use by those with a complete loss of scalp hair. The hairpiece forms a vacuum seal, like a suction cup, and does not require adhesives. Only the wearer of the hairpiece may remove it, by breaking the vacuum seal at the temples. Children can swim, shower and do gymnastics- in short, they can be kids again. Each hairpiece is made from real human hair, and arrives long, so the children may style it to compliment their face. Though having a hairpiece is certainly not a cure for any of the conditions suffered by our recipients, it can help ease some social discomforts. Appearing different from the rest of the kids at school is difficult enough, even with hair. Locks of Love meets a unique need that goes beyond superficial beauty. The children who receive these hairpieces have lost more than their hair; they suffer from a loss of self. Providing a hairpiece can restore some normalcy to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted. It is our goal to provide a foundation on which they can begin to rebuild their self-esteem. Locks of Love are hair donations of 10 inches or longer, hair must be clean and dry for appointment, free from chemical damage, chemically colored hair is accepted in most cases. These are dramatic changes, and much appreciated. Donated hair is used to create wigs for children and youth with medical conditions that involve hair loss. I am giving a shout out to all individuals who have donated their hair to such a worthy organization. |
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