It's Just Hair

I cut 16 inches of my hair a few weeks ago and donated it to the public, non-profit organization Locks of Love. They provide hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. This was a hard decision for me because my hair was part of my identity and everyone I knew warned against me cutting my locks.

Although I loved my long hair, short hair is a blast and I recommend the donation to everyone. In fact, my friend Glynis donated 12 inches one week after I did. I don’t know what got into me, but I think it was the campaign with Ray Ramono, Jennifer Aniston and all those other celebs for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. I can’t watch those kids who need help and not do my part. I just can’t. I knew donating my hair was one of the only things I could do that might help.

Since then my family has gotten over the initial sock and grown to love my new short hair. All my colleges say I look more polished and put-together. My friends say they feel as if I’ve always had short hair because it looks so natural. Sometimes people don’t recognize me, but other then that this has been a positive experience and a highly recommended one as well. To donate your hair visit www.locksoflove.org.