I’ve always worn my hair long…except for two times in my entire life.
The first time I was about 4. My friend cut her hair short, so I had to do it, too. Then…I cried.
Exhibit A
The second time my hair ended up short unintentionally. I wanted curly hair in 5th grade. And that meant a perm…except my hair ended up crimpy, stinky, and not even shoulder length. I cried…again.
Exhibit B
Removed so I don’t die of embarrassment.
So when I decided to donate my hair, I had to wait until it was long enough that I wouldn’t end up in tears after cutting off 8 inches.
Exhibit C
I heard that Pantene donates a higher percentage of hair, so I donated my hair to them instead of Locks of Love.
Just in time, too, because my hair is turning gray fast.
Checked off another item on the 35 Before 35 list!
Thoughts Appear 
January 13th, 2015 at 6:28 am
About a month or so ago, I saw your doppleganger at my hair salon having hers cut off to donate. If she’s reading this, I’d just like to apologize for the creepy stare. She just really looked like you, and, apparently, is as good-hearted.
January 13th, 2015 at 7:22 am
Way to go, Thoughtsy! (Still, I would love to see exhibit B….)
January 13th, 2015 at 8:51 am
I had no idea there was another option than Locks of Love. I’ve thought about donating a dozen of times because my hair grows like a chia pet exposed to that purple goop from Despicable Me 2. I’ll definitely have to look into that.
January 13th, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Reading this while sitting on the bathroomfloor with Caribbean Mahogany on my head. The gigantic gray hair up front would not shut up in the mornings. Good for you for donating.
January 13th, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Good for you!
January 14th, 2015 at 9:14 am
I just came across your blog this very moment, so hello and nice to meet you! I’m jealous that a) you’re still in your 30’s and b) you have no gray hair. Cue: my tears.
PS-if there was a ever a motivation to cut hair, I’d say donating must be a top choice. Good on you!
January 18th, 2015 at 9:31 am
Oh I have gray hair. Just not enough to disqualify me from donating. But my whole family grays early so I probably won’t be able to do it again.
January 14th, 2015 at 1:19 pm
I’m chopping my hair tomorrow. So excited!!!
January 14th, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Another place you can donate is Children With Hair Loss. They take any kind of hair, color treated or not. Congratulations!
January 18th, 2015 at 9:32 am
Good to know because I just highlighted it!
January 14th, 2015 at 6:08 pm
Very cool.
January 14th, 2015 at 11:14 pm
Good for you my friend, you look fabulous post chop 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
January 18th, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Hi, I think your blog posts are AMAZING. I really look forward to reading more of your work… Fantastic. Don’t stop.
Also, if you have the time, could you please return the favor by liking/commenting my blog posts and maybe I might be lucky and get a follow from you? Would be great 🙂 have an awesome day – oh, and your hair is fabulous 🙂 good choice.
January 20th, 2015 at 6:49 am
Congratulations!!! And happy to see no tears at all 😀 I donated my hair to Pantene a few years ago as well. Now growing it out again…and then will probably get sick of it as soon as it’s long and chop it all off once more lol
January 20th, 2015 at 10:22 am
Good for you! My hair grows slowly so I’ve never been able to do that. Now that I’ve been coloring it for 30 years it’s so fried nobody would want it.
April 7th, 2015 at 3:58 pm
What a great idea! Well done you .