I’ve had long hair my whole life. As a child, my hair was down to my hips and as I got older I've kept the super long hair style. I've realized that super short hair does not look good on me due to my frizzy wavy/curly hair.

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Last October, I decided to cut my long locks in order to donate them to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. They make donated hair into wigs and give to cancer patients for free. I couldn’t think of a better way to give back and help someone in need. I can't imagine how hard it must be going through chemotherapy and losing your hair, and I felt selfish because of how obsessed with my own hair I was. I knew donating it would help some girl out there smile and feel beautiful. It took awhile for me to manage the courage to actually go and get it cut off because I really just don’t believe in haircuts; I finally went. I cut 11 inches off my hair to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.

This is a before and after of my hair donation last year!

I would definitely recommend donating your hair if you haven’t before. Especially if you are feeling a big change, donate it. Do it this month and help someone in need out! Most places require 8 or 12 inches of hair, and some hairdressers will put your hair in two ponytails for double the donation. When they cut your hair, it will be in a ponytail so the hair is all together. Some organizations may not accept color treated hair, so check with the organization before you decide to donate. It was definitely a great experience and once my hair gets really long again I plan on donating it again.

Some great places to donate hair/ look into:

Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Pantene gives wigs FOR FREE to those fighting cancer. This organization only requires 8 inches of hair to donate. This is the one I donated with!

Wigs for Kids

This organization isn’t just for cancer patients, but those who suffer from hair conditions and burns as well. This organization requires 12 inches of hair

Wigs 4 Kids

This foundation benefits the Childhood Leukemia Foundation and requires 10 inches of hair.

Locks of Love

They donate the hair to those with any sort of hair loss. These pony tails need to be 10 inches. I donated to Locks of Love back in 3^rd grade for the first time.