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If you want to change up your look but you’re hesitating, doing a hair donation knowing that it will bring comfort to somebody else might be the motivation that you need. Here at Bored Panda, we found these great before nad after pictures of people who donated their long hair to charities that make wigs for people (often children and young adults) who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment, alopecia areata, and other medical causes. Getting a wig as a gift can bring some security and normalcy to kids who are struggling with losing their hair, and fortunately, hair is a renewable resource that these people had enough of to share.

Hayley Pritchard, a hairdresser from Liverpool, UK, tells Bored Panda that she thinks increased publicity about hair donation encourages more clients to choose that path. “In recent years, people might have a big haircut transformation but wouldn’t initially think about donating that hair. Now, with advertising and word of mouth, it’s much more popular,” she says.

The hairdresser loves seeing positive changes like these firsthand: “As long as the client is well prepared, so far we have always had a very positive response. A long to short hair change is always shocking for everyone, but a few flicks and ruffles of their new beautiful hair, every client so far has always had the biggest smile on their face. With the added bonus they are helping a great cause.”

Scroll down to see some of these big changes and upvote your favorites!

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My Nephew Grew His Hair Out For Two Years To Donate To Kids With Cancer

My Nephew Grew His Hair Out For Two Years To Donate To Kids With Cancer

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Today My Six Children And I Donated Over 17 Feet Of Hair To Children With Hair Loss

Today My Six Children And I Donated Over 17 Feet Of Hair To Children With Hair Loss

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She Donated 30 Inches Of Her Hair To Make Wigs For Children With Cancer

She Donated 30 Inches Of Her Hair To Make Wigs For Children With Cancer

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Donating your hair takes commitment. Many of these people say they grew their hair out for years to meet their donation goal. When your hair has been with you for such a long time, chopping it off can make you feel like a different person, and it might feel like a loss that’s difficult to get used to at first.

Hair grows back, though, and while you wait, you might find that stepping out of your comfort zone has made you more confident and adventurous.

Some people even have the routine down, growing their hair out and donating it every few years. Respect to everyone who’s willing to take great care of their hair for years to give a quality donation!

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And Just Like That... Bye-Bye Long Hair

And Just Like That... Bye-Bye Long Hair

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DeviLish
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry for what you've been through but even in that fact u gained my maximum respect by donating your hair.

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8-Year-Old Was Bullied For 2 Years While Growing His Hair Long To Make Wigs For Kids With Cancer

8-Year-Old Was Bullied For 2 Years While Growing His Hair Long To Make Wigs For Kids With Cancer

2 years ago my son saw a St. Jude commercial that changed his life forever. He chose to do his own research and find a way to help. After 2 years of growing his hair, Christian has reached his goal of donating over 10 inches in 4 ponytails. He has chosen to donate to the "Children with hair loss" foundation. He has endured an awful lot of criticism, and yes even bullying, throughout this time. From his peers calling him a girl to even coaches and family friends telling him he should cut it or offering him money to. Even still, he has never once, strayed from his goal and always took the time to educate others on why he made the choice to grow his hair. I am one proud mommy as always.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So heartbreaking that people are so cruel especially when someone is trying to do something nice.

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Here It Is Guys, My 22 Inches Of Hair Ready To Be Donated To The "Little Princess Trust"

Here It Is Guys, My 22 Inches Of Hair Ready To Be Donated To The "Little Princess Trust"

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If you’re interested in donating your hair, start by looking up which wig-making charities operate in your country, which ones will accept your hair based on its length and condition, and what you want your donated hair to be used for. For instance, some charities make wigs exclusively for children and will not accept grey or highlighted hair.

People donating their hair in the US often choose Children With Hair Loss, Wigs for Kids, and others, while Little Princess Trust is a popular choice in the UK. If you’re unable to donate your hair, but want to contribute, many organizations also accept monetary donations to offset the cost of manufacturing wigs.

Keep scrolling for even more pictures of people who chopped their hair off for a good cause!

#7

Today My 7 Year Old Donated Her Hair To Charity

Today My 7 Year Old Donated Her Hair To Charity

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I’ve Been Growing My Hair Out For 4 Years For Donation. Finally Cut It And Feel Like A New Man

I’ve Been Growing My Hair Out For 4 Years For Donation. Finally Cut It And Feel Like A New Man

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Stevie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First of all: awesome! Second: he looks like he jumped from the 80th straight to 2019

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Before And After Cutting Off My "Floof." This Was A Few Years Ago. It Got Donated, And I Never Went Back

Before And After Cutting Off My "Floof." This Was A Few Years Ago. It Got Donated, And I Never Went Back

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I Shaved My Head For Cancer And Donated My Hair For A Wig

I Shaved My Head For Cancer And Donated My Hair For A Wig

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Laana
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With a smile like that she can wear a basket on her head and still look gorgeous!

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My Brother And Father Have Leukemia. I Donate My Hair And Blood Every Chance I Get. Please Donate As Well. Every Whole Blood Donation Can Save 3 Lives

My Brother And Father Have Leukemia. I Donate My Hair And Blood Every Chance I Get. Please Donate As Well. Every Whole Blood Donation Can Save 3 Lives

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How devastating that her dad and brother both have leukaemia. I hope they both can get through this tough time. As someone who has received a blood transfusion, thank you to everyone who takes the time and donates such a precious gift.

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Last Year I Decided To Shave Off And Donate My Waist Length Hair For St. Baldrick's And Raised $1000+ For Pediatric Cancer Research Grants

Last Year I Decided To Shave Off And Donate My Waist Length Hair For St. Baldrick's And Raised $1000+ For Pediatric Cancer Research Grants

My scalp is colorful because the 4 year old I nanny was upset my "princess hair" was gone so I explained to her that my hair is going to another little girl without any and she can paint my head with her hair paints to make it fancy.

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It’s Been A Month!? It Still Feels Weird Seeing Photos Of Myself With Hair

It’s Been A Month!? It Still Feels Weird Seeing Photos Of Myself With Hair

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#14

Been Growing My Hair Out For 5 Years, Today I Had It Cut To Donate

Been Growing My Hair Out For 5 Years, Today I Had It Cut To Donate

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A Year Ago I Cut Off My Hair And Donated It. Here's A Before And After, One Year Difference

A Year Ago I Cut Off My Hair And Donated It. Here's A Before And After, One Year Difference

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This Is My 5th Time Donating My Hair To Make Wigs For Children That Have Lost Their Hair Due To Chemo And Radiation

This Is My 5th Time Donating My Hair To Make Wigs For Children That Have Lost Their Hair Due To Chemo And Radiation

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Maybe Not The Best Idea To Shave My Head In Winter, But 25 Inches Was Donated To "Little Princess Trust" In Aid To Make Wigs For Children. Feeling Great For It

Maybe Not The Best Idea To Shave My Head In Winter, But 25 Inches Was Donated To "Little Princess Trust" In Aid To Make Wigs For Children. Feeling Great For It

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should feel good about it. Some people don't have the courage to make drastic changes for other people. Good for you. Good for everyone in this list.

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Donating More Than Half Of Hair

Donating More Than Half Of Hair

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Donated All Of My Hair

Donated All Of My Hair

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Ellen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She actually can pull off the shaved head look beautifully. What a doll.

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Kurisurin Sutaringu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of people can. In my humble opinion, lots of people, women included, look prettier with shaved heads.

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Richard Courtney
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you look even more Beautiful. Let’s your beautiful face shine.

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Howard Kim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The person who did this must be really satisfied first shave then chopped off WOW!!!!!

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Howard Kim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the person who did it mustve been really satisfied look a lot of hair pulling and chopped off!!!!!

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We Finally Did It! We Decided To Donate To "Hair We Share"

We Finally Did It! We Decided To Donate To "Hair We Share"

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I just point this out.... The way they look at each other is so sweet!

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I Donated My Hair A Few Weeks Ago. First Time Doing It

I Donated My Hair A Few Weeks Ago. First Time Doing It

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Susan Gardner
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know what to say. Gorgeous before. Gorgeous after. AMAZING hair!

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Donated My Hair And Some Of You Gave Money, So Here Is A Before And After. My Head's Cold, But Thank You Guys So Much

Donated My Hair And Some Of You Gave Money, So Here Is A Before And After. My Head's Cold, But Thank You Guys So Much

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So This Happened Today. This Very Brave Lady Is Donating Her Hair To "Little Princess Trust" Charity, What A Lovely Thing To Do

So This Happened Today. This Very Brave Lady Is Donating Her Hair To "Little Princess Trust" Charity, What A Lovely Thing To Do

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I Donated My Hair To "Wigs For Kids" This Week

I Donated My Hair To "Wigs For Kids" This Week

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seemed like a good place to say that this is a great organization to donate to (it gives wigs to kids for free unlike locks of love which makes kids pay for it)

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Donated My Hair. I Feel Like A Different Person

Donated My Hair. I Feel Like A Different Person

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It Took Me A While, But I Finally Did The One Thing I Wanted To Do For A While Now - Donate My Hair To Use For Cancer Patients

It Took Me A While, But I Finally Did The One Thing I Wanted To Do For A While Now - Donate My Hair To Use For Cancer Patients

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So Long To Long Hair! Donation On Its Way To "Little Princess Trust"

So Long To Long Hair! Donation On Its Way To "Little Princess Trust"

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Every 2 Years I Grow My Hair Out So I Can Donate It, Here's A Before And After Photo Of What I Look Like

Every 2 Years I Grow My Hair Out So I Can Donate It, Here's A Before And After Photo Of What I Look Like

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I Decided To Cut My Hair And Donate It So It Can Be Used To Make A Wig For A Cancer Patient That Has Gone Through Chemo

I Decided To Cut My Hair And Donate It So It Can Be Used To Make A Wig For A Cancer Patient That Has Gone Through Chemo

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