Posted on July 08 2019
After seeing so many of our clients go through cancer and other issues, we know how heartbreaking it is to watch someone you love not just battle this disease, but also watch them lose a bit of themselves as they began to lose their hair.
We are often contacted by women who inquire about where to donate or find free wigs. We know how important it is to take back control over your appearance when undergoing chemotherapy, and not everyone has a the finances to purchase a wig. This is especially true for cancer patients that have hefty medical expenses.
How To Donate Wigs
There are many ways to donate gently used wigs. Here at Wigs.com, we donate to American Cancer Society wig banks. This organization has resource centers all across the nation, offering wig programs that offer free wigs to cancer patients as well as other cancer-related items such as educational guides, information for medical resources and comforting gifts.
To donate your wig to American Cancer Society, search for your location on their website. Then choose the program type "Wigs - free" in the drop-down menu.
Another great organization that takes donated wigs called EBeauty.com. After the wigs are donated, they are then restored and offered for free to women with cancer in the United States.
EBeauty's mission statement is such:
"To enhance and strengthen the education, charitable and community support network for women undergoing cancer treatments. EBeauty works to improve the quality of life of women undergoing chemotherapy treatments through the implementation of its Wig Exchange Program and Hospital Partnership Program. Our primary goal is to provide all women, regardless of economic status or geographic location, access to wigs."
If you wish to donate a wig, the process is quite simple. There is a form for you to fill out and include in the package, and the wig must be packaged in plastic bags and bubble mailers to help with the sorting process once it is received, along with a $20 donation to cover any sorting, cleaning, and shipment to the future recipient. As this is a tax-deductible donation, if you want a tax receipt, all you need to do is attach a note in the package with your email address. It's as simple as that.
Headquartered in DC, most of the drop off locations are in the North East (DC, Maryland, and Virginia); but they also have some drop-offs in California. And don't worry if you aren't located nearby. You can also mail in your wig to the address listed here and on their website:
EBeauty.com
1350 Eye St. NW
Suite P-100
Washington, DC 20005
ebeauty@ebeauty.com
Also included on their website in relation to mailing and donating wigs is this statement: "If you do not live near any of our current drop off locations, then do not hesitate to mail us your wigs. We are always here to take a wig for another woman in need. If you have any questions, please email Alex Brown at Alex@EBeauty.com."
More Ways To Donate Wigs
It's amazing that organizations like this exist, working to help the recovery process in a way that many people may forget is so critical. Here are some additional resources to which you can donate wigs:
CancerCare.org
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY10001
800‑813‑HOPE (4673)
info@cancercare.org
Accepts wig donations for women in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
TheWigExchange.org
The Beauty Bar & Salon
8 Bowman Ave
Port Chester NY 10573
914-412-4884
info@thewigexchange.org
You can also donate wigs to your local cancer center, cancer support group, or even oncology offices! So do a little research and find a location to donate near you.
When someone loses a part of themselves that has defined them for so long, they often feel like they are losing their identity - making recovery and fighting cancer even harder than before. When fighting a physical illness or disorder, it is imperative to take just as much care of the patient's mental state and outlook on the world as much as their physical healing.
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Have you ever donated a wig? Share your story in the comments below!
Hi Kathleen,
What a wonderful gift you are giving to those in need of hair! While we do not have any affiliates to donate your wigs to in your area, there are a number of places online that you may be able to ship your donations to. You may even be able to donate your wigs to your local shelters or thrift stores depending on your states guidelines. We hope this suggestion is helpful to you.
Best Regards,
The Wig Experts
I have a wig that has never been worn we like to donate if you could let us know where I said that we could give it to live in I live in Oakdale, NY 11769
American Cancer Society and The Wig Exchange aren’t accepting wig donations. I imagine most local cancer centers aren’t accepting used wigs for the same reason either. I really don’t want to throw out my grandma’s old wigs, but it’s starting to sound like I have to.
I have a box of wigs in a box.
Where can I donate these wigs.
Thank You
Cecilia Yunes
FYI, American Cancer Society isn’t able to accept wig donations, either locally or nationally, at this time and for the foreseeable future.
Hello Victoria,
We are sorry, but currently, we are not taking any further wig donations
You may contact your local Cancer Society and they will have better resources available to let you know where you are able to drop your donated pieces to.
We hope this helps and again, we apologize. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm CST. Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-581-2001 or email customerservice@beautyandhair.com.
- The Wig ExpertCan I send the wigs for cancer patients to wigs.com at your mailing address of course and you will then send them to the american cancer society. Thank you
Hello Ruth,
What a wonderful gift you are giving!
info@thewigexchange.org
Please be advised you can donate wigs to your local cancer center, cancer support group, or even oncology offices! So do a little research and find a location to donate near you. We recommend to email the following Wig Donation Organizations for how and where you can donate your six wigs. We hope this is helpful to you!
CancerCare.Org
info@cancercare.org
TheWigExchange.Org
info@thewigexchange.org
EBeauty.com
ebeauty@ebeauty.com
If you have any further questions, please call toll-free 1-800-581-2001 (outside the U.S., please call 1-214-443-4848). We are available to take your call Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM CST.
I have 6 wigs that are new never been worn I would like to give them to Cancer Patients and don’t know where to send them I see you have an ad Just the no. but no name with it I you could send me an Email where to send it I would be so happy Thank you Ruth Windsor Email – finniegirl227@gmail.com.
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for contacting Beauty & Hair!
Currently, we are not accepting wig donations. However, we would like to further assist you in getting these wigs donated.
There are many ways to donate gently used wigs. One great organization that takes donated wigs called EBeauty.com. After the wigs are donated, they are then restored and offered for free to women with cancer in the United States.
If you wish to donate a wig, the process is quite simple. There is a form for you to fill out and include in the package, and the wig must be packaged in plastic bags and bubble mailers to help with the sorting process once it is received, along with a $20 donation to cover any sorting, cleaning, and shipment to the future recipient. As this is a tax-deductible donation, if you want a tax receipt, all you need to do is attach a note in the package with your email address. It’s as simple as that.
Headquartered in DC, most of the drop-off locations are in the North East (DC, Maryland, and Virginia); but they also have some drop-offs in California. And don’t worry if you aren’t located nearby. You can also mail in your wig to the address listed here and on their website:
EBeauty.com
1350 Eye St. NW
Suite P-100
Washington, DC 20005
ebeauty@ebeauty.com
Also included on their website in relation to mailing and donating wigs is this statement: “If you do not live near any of our current drop-off locations, then do not hesitate to mail us your wigs. We are always here to take a wig for another woman in need. If you have any questions, please email Alex Brown at Alex@EBeauty.com.”
More Ways To Donate Wigs
It’s amazing that organizations like this exist, working to help the recovery process in a way that many people may forget is so critical. Here are some additional resources to which you can donate wigs:
CancerCare.org
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
800‑813‑HOPE (4673)
info@cancercare.org
Accepts wig donations for women in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
TheWigExchange.org
The Beauty Bar & Salon
8 Bowman Ave
Port Chester NY 10573
914-412-4884
info@thewigexchange.org
You can also donate wigs to your local cancer center, cancer support group, or even oncology offices! So do a little research and find a location to donate near you.
If you have any further questions, please call toll-free 1-800-581-2001 (outside the U.S., please call 1-214-443-4848). We are available to take your call Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM CST.
- The Wig ExpertsI have 4 wigs to donate. My wife used them while under treatment for cancer. They are all in great shape
I live Grand Rapids Mi. where do i drop them off or send them
Dear Donna,
We are thankful and appreciative for beautiful souls just like yourself. Thank you for what you are doing.
To assist you on this journey, we would recommend the following companies:
Wigs for Kids:
“For over 30 years, Wigs For Kids has been providing Hair Replacement Systems and support for children who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, Alopecia, Trichotillomania, burns and other medical issues at no cost to children or their families.
The effects of hair loss go deeper than just a change in a child’s outward appearance. Hair loss can erode a child’s self-confidence and limit them from experiencing"
Please use the link below for their Hair Donation form and process:
– https://www.wigsforkids.org/donate-your-hair/donate-a-ponytail/#section
and Locks of Love:
“Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children free of charge.”
Please use the link below for their Hair Donation form and process:
– https://locksoflove.org/get-involved/
We hope this helps and if you need further assistance, feel free to contact us Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm CST. Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-581-2001 or email customerservice@beautyandhair.com.
- The Wig ExpertsIm letting my hair grow. I have donated 3 times to various companies. Not knowing those companies charge the people the hair goes to for it to be made into a wig. I want my hair to go to a child or young adult because I have never been blessed with a child and I want the child or young adult to have hair. I know the parents are having a tough time watching their child struggle with illness let alone needing some joy or good news for the child.
I would love to find someone local who needs it but if not local just knowing it is going to a family in need of some joy without being charged for my donation of hair to be made into a wig. Please and thank u for suggestions or help
Sincerely Donna
my hair will be ready by August so by then i want to have a plan in action so i can plan accordingly
I’ve seen the funny visor hats with hair they make for men & I wonder why they don’t make visor wigs for women with old wigs? Some with short curly hair or medium curly hair, etc. There has been many a time when I don’t have time to mess with my hair & wished I had a visor wig to put on & be on my way. I have a round face & pulling my hair back in a ponytail just makes it look bigger. Same goes with ball caps, I need one with height on top to elongate my face & they are hard to find. A curly visor wig would solve the problem. It would give me the height I need to make my round face look slimmer.
Hi Linda,
Donations are a great option and very helpful to other women that are in need of alternative hair pieces. While we here at Wigs.com are unable to accept donations we would love to assist you with this beautiful endeavor and have left helpful information below to navigate you to the right place!
To donate your wigs to the American Cancer Society, search for your location on their website.
Then choose the program type “Wigs – free” in the drop-down menu.
Best Regards,
The Wig Experts
I have many brand new human hair wigs that I had ordered the last 2 years. They have never been worn, and I would love to give them to you. I do not need a receipt for tax purposes, because I want to give them away. I have around 15-20 wigs. Can I get a complete address to mail them to.
Hi Debra,
Here at Wigs.com, we donate to American Cancer Society wig banks. You can send your donation to the American Cancer Society as well, or a few other resources and organizations are:
- EBeauty.com
- CancerCare.org
- TheWigExchange.org
If you need further assistance, please feel free to give us a call at 800-581-2001. Thank you!
Best regards,
The Wig Experts
I have a brand new human hair wig that I need to donate for a Christmas present for a young woman
or teenager. I reside in Frederick Md.
I have over $10,000 worth of New wigs, weaves from human hair, yack, human blend, and so much more. Too much to ship from FL. Is there any place that could pick up a small truck load of hair in central Florida?
How and where to donate wigs ? I have new and used ones.