Hair Donations – DONATE HAIR NOW!

Wigs for Kids

Yes, we are still accepting hair donations!

If you would like to donate hair, please download and fill out the form below. You can then send it in along with your donation.

Hair Donation Form

How to Donate Hair to Help
Children with Hair Loss

Donating your hair can make a significant difference in the lives of children experiencing hair loss. To ensure your donation meets requirements and reaches its destination smoothly, follow these structured steps:

Ready to Donate Your Hair? Here are 6 Easy Steps:

Please note: We DO NOT cut hair here. You can go to any stylist or hairdresser to get your hair cut.
Simply have them follow the guidelines below :

Measure
Ensure that your hair is 12 inches (30 cm) or longer. The hair should be measured from tip to tip. Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 12 inches.
Bundle
Secure your hair in a ponytail at both ends. Hair must be clean, dry, and in a braid or ponytail before cutting.
Cut
Visit any stylist or hairdresser to cut your hair according to these guidelines. Remember, we do not cut hair at our location.
Bag
Place your cut hair in a clear plastic bag. This keeps the hair organized and protected during transit.
Submit Form
Ensure you include any necessary forms or documentation along with your hair donation to streamline processing.
Mail
Place the bagged hair into an envelope and send it to the designated address.

Hair Donation Guidelines

Acceptable Hair: We accept virgin hair only—no dyed or colored hair. Grey hair is accepted if it is 12 inches or longer, including hair cut years ago if stored in a braid or ponytail.
Unacceptable Hair: Hair that has been swept off the floor, permed, bleached, or in dreadlocks is not usable.
Shaving: If shaving, divide hair into sections and secure in braids or ponytails before cutting.

Following these guidelines ensures your generous donation can be transformed into beautiful wigs for children in need. Thank you for your contribution!

We appreciate the generosity of our donors! In order to provide wigs to kids for free, we try to keep costs to a minimum. With the recent increase in postage, we will no longer be sending out letters by Canada Post. If you would like to know that your donation has been received, please include an email address in the plastic bag with your donation and we will happily send you a thank you letter.

Donations can be dropped off in person (Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm or Saturdays 9am to 4pm). Please see address and directions below.

Upon dropping off donations we ask that no photos be taken in our salon to protect our clients privacy.

While we do not have an official thank you ceremony upon dropping off hair, we do provide a thank you letter within 5 business days of the donation. Thank you for understanding this and for your donation.

Download Donation Form

Hair Donations at Continental Hair

The Wigs for Kids Program was established in 1995 after being approached by the Canadian Cancer Society about what they could do with hair donations. We were the first Canadian company to institute a program to provide wigs for kids suffering from hair loss.

Our program is unique: we provide wigs for children under the age of twelve at no cost regardless of the reason for the hair loss. There is no need for a referral; no application forms or need for an assessment. If a child needs a wig a parent simply has to call and book an appointment.

Parents of children suffering hair loss have enough to worry about. Continental Hair’s Wigs For Kids Program tries to make it easy. Our reward is their smiles.

A Heartwarming Letter from a Wigs for Kids Recipient

“Continental Hair is so proud of our Wigs For Kids program. For over 30 years, it has given hundreds of children free wigs with the result that so many are able to enjoy their childhood. And it could never have been done without the fantastic generosity of our thousands of hair donors.”

Hair donation does more than provide a wig; it offers a profound gift of hope and transformation to those experiencing hair loss due to illness. When a child or adult undergoes medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, the resulting hair loss can be a stark reminder of their condition, impacting their self-esteem and sense of normalcy.

Restoration of Confidence: A custom-fitted human hair wig not only looks natural but also helps restore the confidence and identity of the wearer.
Emotional Support: The act of receiving a wig can be empowering, enabling individuals to face daily challenges with renewed strength and positivity.
Community Connection: Through your generous donation, recipients feel a sense of connection and support from a caring community, knowing they are not alone in their journey.

By donating your hair, you contribute to a cycle of kindness that uplifts and supports those in need, allowing them to focus on healing and enjoying life’s moments.

Thank you.

Michael Suba
Continental Hair