The Little Princess Trust

Hair by Lizzy. The lovely Amber came into the salon to cut her hair and donate 19 inches of her hair to The Little Princess Trust.

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The Princess Trust provides real hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland that have sadly lost their own hair through cancer treatment. Wow Amber - you’re a star. We think it’s so wonderful you’ve done this and encourage all of you to get involved. I cut Amber’s hair into a lovely bob style.

Do you want to give it a try?

First of all are you suitable? Here are some tips we’ve found on their website.

- Clean, dry hair in good condition from any gender, and of any natural colour

  • Straight, wavy, curly, permed or chemically straightened
  • Containing the occasional grey (less than 10%)
  • Dyed, bleached/highlighted (any dyes must be of a natural colour)
  • Plaits/pony-tails, cut a long time ago, preserved in good condition

You won’t be suitable if your hair is;

- Hair that is less than 7”/17cm in length

  • Dyed an unnatural colour (blue, green, purple)
  • Largely/mostly grey hair
  • Afro (the wig-maker is not a specialist manufacturer of Afro wigs. The Trust buys in these wigs separately)
  • Dreadlocks
  • Hair extensions

So if you’re having your hair cut with the intention of donating it, try grow the length so that it exceeds 12”/30cm.

If you want to learn more see their website for more details http://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/donate-hair/

Are you interested in organising an event to raise money for the charity, we would be happy to support you.
Please email your ideas to hair@carmeloalessi.com

Posted by: Lizzy Mitchell


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