March 20, 2005
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
My wife has been growing her hair for a few years now. And it was getting loong. Almost to her waist. I wanted her to cut it for the longest time just because when it gets that long, it begins to “draw” down your face the energy of one’s aesthetic.
But a few weeks ago it went from what you see above to this ——–>
<—- Which then became this.
Why? To donate to an organization called Locks Of Love.
Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children 18 years or younger suffering from long-term medical hair loss usually from a medical condition called alopecia areata — which has no known cause or cure. The prosthesis created helps restore self-esteem & confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers. In no way is Locks of Love associated or affiliated with any for-profit hair replacement business
I guess natural hair breathes better than the synthetic stuff that Barbie’s hair is made out of. You must have at least 10 inches of hair in order to donate so that they have enough to make a wig. For example, my hair would look like a bag of grass clippings. As opposed to my wife’s that measured in at about 11 1/2 inches.
Any color of hair is fine, except white, silver or gray. These wigs are for kids. And if they weren’t already being made fun at school for being bald, imagine the torture other kids would put them through for attempting to “blend” in with gray hair.
On the Locks of Love site, there’s a list of participating salons that will cut your hair for free if you plan to donate. Then you pop the hair in a padded envelope along with a form and mail it out. M wife went with one of her 4th graders she teaches and now they both sport these hair bobs as badges of honor in class.
So if you’ve been planning to trim those long locks for summer, here’s a worthy cause to put ’em to good use! OR
Give them to me so that I can make these cool “Redneck/Rocker” caps!
Ponytail Cap sugg. retail: $29.99
Pigtail Cap sugg. retail: $39.99
Operators are standing by!
Rock on!
Comments (34)
haahah locks of love is a great organization! i have yet to donate my hair as well! those are some hilarious caps though… hahahaha
aww :] I don’t think my hair’s long enough yet.
My hair is long enough to make paintbrushes.
It’s a good cause. I’ve done it twice now. More people should do it.
my friends have told me to do the same.. you should go blonde… hehe
my sister had it done a while ago.. i used to want it done but then my sister cannot stand me w/ long hair cuz it gets everywhere.. so before it got long enough they dragged me to get it cut.. now i myself can’t stand growing my hair out.. plus my hair is probably more damaged than barbie’s synthethic hair..
I donated my hair to that once. I decided to cut it all after my senior prom… 10 inches, to be exact. It’s a good cause.
Parry Shen, what adventure will you go on next…
Your wife has absolutely gorgeous blond hair! Kudos to her for donating her hair to a great cause.
lol nice caps..
yeah u shld tell ppl that it also feels great after u’ve donated…
i did that locks of love thing last yr and donated 12″ and it felt soo great. It’s so simple but it helps ppl in need.
Just last month, I cut my black hair (18 inches) and donated it to Locks of Love. I love having a brand-new look and helping kids at the same time!
that IS awesome to hear. i actually know 2 friends that did it. and i was planning to do it too. but someone told me that if my hair is dyed they don’t usu. take it. so iono. but mucho props to your wife. =D
i remember when i was 12, i donated exactly 10 1/4 inches of hair. i almost cried. i missed my hair so much, lol.
Note to self: do NOT give parry my hair.
i’m thinking of doing that too! my friend has been bugging me about it.
pshh you and your damn golden locks… i am jealous
nice hair ;]
haha. amazing caps. sounds like a great organization, also. I actually JUST watched BLT. i loved it. great job
Cool caps.
Here’s my VISA credit card number 4326-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx exp 03/06
wow, she has really beautiful hair. i did that a few years ago, but my hair was like part red, part dark brown/black… it’s ok tho, ‘cuz i think they dye it. anywho, please don’t ever go out in public with those hair-hats. >.< they’re scary…
hahhahahahaha
your wife has a huge heart! shes awesome!
and you, mr parry shen, never looked better.
wow, i did that a year ago during ucsd cares week…13 inches gone in 5 seconds. i almost cried. be extra nice to your wife now because it’s quite a traumatic experience. a year later…and im still not fully recovered =P
wonderful site to promote, wonderful gesture from your wife.
good stuff!
dude, that last photo is just nasty!
don’t ever do that again!
yea i’m trying to grow my hair out for LoL..uh…Locks of Love
but i layered it a lot so i have to trim and stuff and keep growin it out…=)
so much work!…but it’s worth it
you in the blond pigtails is so disturbing.
maybe i should do this. i think i’m cutting my hair soon.
btw, you want to buy that pool table? P.O.O.L Table
Tan/beige felt. custom made not regulation but not bar size either. in between. august should be ok. let you know.
awww, that’s a realy great thing to do.
i’ll take 1 order of the pigtail cap please!
paaaaaaaaaary! who’s that?
haha
Your blond locks cracked me up ! Mad props to your wife !
haha to the last pic.
hey I just heard the last 6 episodes of Tru Calling are airing
starting with a two hour one on Thursday, March 31.
so we’ll finally get to see your story arc.
who knows, if the ratings are really good.. ?).
woot woot!! locks of love, did that alomst a full year ago. since i’ve done it, everyone i know want to do it…well everyone that wasn’t angry at me for chopping all my hair off. 18 inches whoopty!