We are moving and kindly ask that you pause on sending any hair donations until July 31, 2025.
Accepted hair:
Hair Donation Guidelines – CanDonate Hair Foundation®
Thank you for your generous contribution to help us create wigs for children in Quebec. To ensure we can use your donation, please follow the guidelines below:
Hair Requirements:
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Hair must be clean, completely dry, and must not have touched the ground.
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The minimum length is 12 inches (30 cm). For curly hair, measure the length while curled.
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Please trim any damaged or split ends before measuring. We accept 12 inches of healthy hair only.
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Do not cut long ponytails into smaller sections. Please leave them as long as possible.
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Hair must be secured with elastics and placed inside a Ziploc®-style bag.
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We accept colored, gray, layered, and chemically treated hair, as long as it is healthy and the ends are in good condition.
We Cannot Accept:
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Hair that is loose, dirty, wet, or not tied.
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Hair dyed with bright or "funky" colors (e.g., blue, pink, green, purple, orange, etc.).
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Hair extensions, used wigs, and dreadlocks.
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Damaged or brittle hair – please cut away damaged sections before donating.
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Hair that is older than 3 years.
Packaging & Shipping:
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Send your donation by mail only to the following address:
CanDonate Hair Foundation® Program
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Use a strong envelope (bubble mailer or similar), and do not use registered mail or any delivery requiring a signature. If no one is available to sign, your package will be returned.
Important Notes:
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We are a volunteer-run organization. To keep our focus on making wigs, we are unfortunately unable to send thank-you letters or donation certificates at this time. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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Hairdressers: Donations can also be dropped off at Beauty Star Bédard stores.
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If you know a child in Quebec with cancer, please contact us – we would be honored to provide them with a natural wig at no cost.
All donated hair is used exclusively in Quebec for local recipients in need. Your generosity truly makes a difference. Thank you!