If you're thinking about donating your hair, review the following criteria before grabbing your scissors to ensure it’s suitable:
- Hair should be washed and fully dried
- Hair should be a minimum of 10 inches in length
- Secure hair with one tie at the top-end of the ponytail only
- Do not braid the ponytail
- Place hair directly in a paper envelope
Did you know it takes hair from 15-20 different donors to make one wig?
Balding for Dollars partners with Wigs for Kids BC and Eva & Co. Wigs to ensure Oncology/Hematology patients can receive a wig if they choose. After meeting with a social worker, patients are fitted and select a style at Eva & Co. Wigs. Thanks to the generous hair donations we receive, Eva & Co. Wigs can subsidize the cost of the wigs (typically $1,500 to $3,000) with Wigs for Kids BC covering the remaining balance.
You can mail your hair donations directly to Eva & Co. Wigs or through Balding for Dollars.
Eva & Co. Wigs
3216 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6H 2L3
OR
Balding for Dollars
c/o BC Children’s Hospital
Rm B315A – 4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6H 3V4
If you would like to receive a thank you note, please mail your donation to Balding for Dollars and include a stamped and self-addressed envelope.
Frequently Asked questions
Have some more question? Email us at trish.shirra@cw.bc.ca
1. Do I have to raise money to donate my hair?
There is no obligation to fundraise along with your hair donation, but we certainly encourage you to do so.
2. Does it matter which address I send my donation to?
If you are including a note or monetary donation with your hair, or, if you want to receive a thank you note, please send your donation to Balding for Dollars and be sure to include a stamped and self-addressed envelope with your donation.
3. Can I drop off my hair donation in person?
Hair donations cannot be delivered in person but can be dropped in the Eva & Co. Wigs mail slot. Please note that Eva & Co. Wigs does not send thank you notes on our behalf.
4. Can I donate grey hair?
Yes, grey hair can be used for wigs provided it meets the above criteria
5. My hair is partially coloured or permed, can it be used for a wig?
Unfortunately, partially coloured or permed hair is not suitable for donation.
6. I cut my hair a few months ago, can I still donate it?
Hair should not be more than 3 months old once it has been cut off.
7. Can you tell me who my hair will go to?
We do not have this information available.