What to do: Hair Donation
Are you having good days recently? I surely did these past few days.
When I was on my way home, I happened to came across a relative of a patient. I thought she was familiar, and I learned that she also felt the same way I did and then we exchanged hellos. I found out that she is now working in Cebu and she had just taken a vacation here. She said that she was happy that she saw me, and let me tell you that the feeling is mutual. I don't know why but there's something energizing about it. It is heart warming When people do simple things that may not mean a lot to them but may mean a lot to you. These are the simple things like to they acknowledge and appreciate you. Sometimes, those that provide care are the ones that needed care the most.
Not only I am having a good day because I did celebrated my birthday a day ago, I was able to cut my 2 years worth of tresses for a good cause.
Maybe not all of you are aware that aside from donating money, goods, organs and blood, there are programs out there in which you can donate your hair. These programs are there to promote and give hope to cancer patients. They would be making them as wigs.
Why not make synthetic hairs, you might ask. Aside that they are unnatural and may cause irritation, I did found out that human hair tend to last longer (maybe about 5 years).
Prior to the donation, to tell you the truth, I was very nervous because I had dry wavy-curly hair. And we all know that wavy-curly hair are prone to frizziness and dryness. So in preparation to these about 1-2 weeks before, I used deep conditioning treatments which contains keratin. I used Pantene 3 minute miracle and Creamsilk Keratin Conditioner alternately. I discovered recently that Creamsilk's Keratin conditioner was the bomb. It made my hair super soft and less frizzy and my most favorite part was the scent.
The hairdresser divided my hair into sections and put a band on it. She cut my hair and then styled it afterwards.
This is the shortest hair I had and I'm a bit uncomfortable but surprisingly, I got huge amount of compliments.
If you are considering donating your hair, check out the requirements of the program you are donating. Mine was to have a hair of at least 9 inches. Hair should be clean and dry. No applied styling products or masks.
