Comments on: Recycling Hair in the UK

By: sheree elliot

sheree elliot — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:37:32 +0000

Hi
We heard about your hair donation for wigs and my 2 girls are growing their hair for donation to help other children. Should be ready for the cut in March.
Keep up the good work.

By: Sally Cohen

Sally Cohen — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:43:52 +0000

I did not know you could recycle hair WOW IT IS VERY INTRESTING. I might donate some of my golden locks about 15 inches.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:51:38 +0000

Hi Linda, Thank you for letting us know that. There is a charity called Little Princess Trust that supply and fund wigs for children who are suffering hair loss after undergoing treatment for cancer. The Trust's Ambassador is Gail Porter who herself suffers from ALOPECIA AREATA. This is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair to fall out. In some cases it can be treated using proven HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS. To donate hair to Little Princesses, hair needs to be 10" or longer and, like you say Linda, preferably blond or brown, as the hair is for childrens' wigs. For more information, call 0845 094 4509. There is also a company called Banbury Postiche which buys hair from individuals (most companies buy in bulk). Your hair needs to be 6" or longer and can be of any colour. It must be clean and in a ponytail when cut. They pay £3 per ounce if your hair is 6-12" long and £5 per ounce if it is over 12". Further details can be obtained from Banbury Postiche on 01295 757400. I hope this helps.

By: LINDA BELL

LINDA BELL — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:43:16 +0000

I sent six inches of coloured gray hair last year to someplace in England. I have forgotten the place. Do you know? Most placed need 8-12″ and not coloured or gray.