| LOCKS OF LOVE |
About Locks for Love
This not-for-profit organization was incorporated in December of 1997 and utilizes donated hair and
resources to provide hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under 18 with medical hair loss. The
children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.
Locks of Love strives to meet the needs of every financially disadvantaged child struggling with medical
hair loss. Approximately 2 million children throughout the U.S. suffer from alopecia areata, an
auto-immune disorder that causes the hair follicles to shut down. Out of every 10,000 births, about 7 will
result in ectodermal dysplasia, another condition that can result in permanent hair loss. More than 1.5
million people suffer from serious burns each year. Burns to the scalp often cause permanent hair loss.
Every year appoximately 2,200 children under age 20 are diagnosed with brain tumors. Radiation
treatment to the brain stem as a treatment for cancer can cause permanent hair loss. About 8 million
people in the US suffer from trichotillomania, or compulsive hair-pulling. If a child suffering with disorder
continues the behavior long enough, it may also result in permanent hair loss.
Most wigs sold by retailers are made to fit adults, and are much too big for children to wear. They often
require the use of tape or glue to keep them from falling off, and these adhesives can burn or irritate the
scalp. In addition, styles of adult wigs are not age-appropriate. Synthetic wigs can mat and fizz with
excessive styling.
The hairpieces Locks of Love provides are custom-made for each chil's head. They are vacuum-fitted, for
use by those with a complete loss of scalp hair. The hairpiece forms a vacuum seal, like a suction cup,
and does not require adhesives. Only the wearer of the hairpiece may remove it, by breaking the vacuum
seal at the temples. Children can swim, shower and do gymnastics- in short, they can be kids again. Each
haircpiec is made from real human hair, and arrives long, so the children may style it to compliment their
face.
Though having a hairpiece is certainly not a cure for any of the conditions sufferd by our recipients, it can
help ease some social discomforts. Appearing differnt from the rest of the kids at school is difficult
enough, even with hair. Locks of Love meets a unique need that goes beyond superficial beauty. The
children who receive these hairpieces have lost more than their hair; they suffer from a loss of self.
Providing a hairpiece can restore some normalcy to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted. It
is our goal to provide a foundation on which they can begin to rebuild their self-esteem.
Of the millions of children in the U.S. living with different hair loss conditions, we have been able to reach
over 1,200 families. Clearly, there is musch work left to do. We need your help reaching those families
who may need our help but are unaware of Locks of Love.
Know Someone who wants to donate hair?
Hair donations must meet these guidelines:
10" or longer
clean and dry
bundled in a ponytail or braid
Questions & Answers
Q: What are the ages of the children you help?
A: Ages 6-18. Children younger than six have a much faster rate of growth, so they may outgrow a
hairpiece before we can finish making it for them. They may be eligible for a synthetic piece before the
age of six.
Q: How many ponytails does it take to make a hairpiece?
A: Approximately six to 10 ponytails are used to make one hairpiece because we only use the longest
lengths.
Q: How long does it take?
A: The manufacturing process takes about 4 months to complete a custom-fitted vacuum prosthesis.
Q: What is the retail cost of this hairpiece?
A: Custom, vacuum-fitted hairpieces usually range from $3,500-$6,000.
Q: What do the children pay?
A: Locks of Love gives hairpieces and repairs to children free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on
the family's financial need. All extenuating circumstances are taken into consideration. Approximately 98
percent of our recipients receive their hairpieces for free.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Print out the application form at www.LocksofLove.org. Once it has been filled out, mail it to Case
Manager/ Locks of Love/ 2925 10th Avenue North, Ste. 102/ Lake Worth, FL 33461 along with copies of
the documents they request.
This not-for-profit organization was incorporated in December of 1997 and utilizes donated hair and
resources to provide hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under 18 with medical hair loss. The
children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.
Locks of Love strives to meet the needs of every financially disadvantaged child struggling with medical
hair loss. Approximately 2 million children throughout the U.S. suffer from alopecia areata, an
auto-immune disorder that causes the hair follicles to shut down. Out of every 10,000 births, about 7 will
result in ectodermal dysplasia, another condition that can result in permanent hair loss. More than 1.5
million people suffer from serious burns each year. Burns to the scalp often cause permanent hair loss.
Every year appoximately 2,200 children under age 20 are diagnosed with brain tumors. Radiation
treatment to the brain stem as a treatment for cancer can cause permanent hair loss. About 8 million
people in the US suffer from trichotillomania, or compulsive hair-pulling. If a child suffering with disorder
continues the behavior long enough, it may also result in permanent hair loss.
Most wigs sold by retailers are made to fit adults, and are much too big for children to wear. They often
require the use of tape or glue to keep them from falling off, and these adhesives can burn or irritate the
scalp. In addition, styles of adult wigs are not age-appropriate. Synthetic wigs can mat and fizz with
excessive styling.
The hairpieces Locks of Love provides are custom-made for each chil's head. They are vacuum-fitted, for
use by those with a complete loss of scalp hair. The hairpiece forms a vacuum seal, like a suction cup,
and does not require adhesives. Only the wearer of the hairpiece may remove it, by breaking the vacuum
seal at the temples. Children can swim, shower and do gymnastics- in short, they can be kids again. Each
haircpiec is made from real human hair, and arrives long, so the children may style it to compliment their
face.
Though having a hairpiece is certainly not a cure for any of the conditions sufferd by our recipients, it can
help ease some social discomforts. Appearing differnt from the rest of the kids at school is difficult
enough, even with hair. Locks of Love meets a unique need that goes beyond superficial beauty. The
children who receive these hairpieces have lost more than their hair; they suffer from a loss of self.
Providing a hairpiece can restore some normalcy to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted. It
is our goal to provide a foundation on which they can begin to rebuild their self-esteem.
Of the millions of children in the U.S. living with different hair loss conditions, we have been able to reach
over 1,200 families. Clearly, there is musch work left to do. We need your help reaching those families
who may need our help but are unaware of Locks of Love.
Know Someone who wants to donate hair?
Hair donations must meet these guidelines:
10" or longer
clean and dry
bundled in a ponytail or braid
Questions & Answers
Q: What are the ages of the children you help?
A: Ages 6-18. Children younger than six have a much faster rate of growth, so they may outgrow a
hairpiece before we can finish making it for them. They may be eligible for a synthetic piece before the
age of six.
Q: How many ponytails does it take to make a hairpiece?
A: Approximately six to 10 ponytails are used to make one hairpiece because we only use the longest
lengths.
Q: How long does it take?
A: The manufacturing process takes about 4 months to complete a custom-fitted vacuum prosthesis.
Q: What is the retail cost of this hairpiece?
A: Custom, vacuum-fitted hairpieces usually range from $3,500-$6,000.
Q: What do the children pay?
A: Locks of Love gives hairpieces and repairs to children free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on
the family's financial need. All extenuating circumstances are taken into consideration. Approximately 98
percent of our recipients receive their hairpieces for free.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Print out the application form at www.LocksofLove.org. Once it has been filled out, mail it to Case
Manager/ Locks of Love/ 2925 10th Avenue North, Ste. 102/ Lake Worth, FL 33461 along with copies of
the documents they request.
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