When people think of donation, blood and organs often come to mind, but hair donation is an equally meaningful way to help those in need. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience hair loss, which can deeply affect their confidence and sense of identity. Donating hair to create wigs can provide them with comfort and dignity during their treatment. Unlike blood or organ donation, hair donation has no strict eligibility criteria—just a few simple steps can make a big difference. If you're considering donating, here are some organisations in India that accept hair donations for cancer patients.
1. Hair Crown (Theni, Tamil Nadu)
Established: 2014
Minimum Hair Length Required: 12 to 15 inches
Hair Crown accepts all types of hair, including treated and coloured hair. Over the past five years, they have collected donations from more than 300 individuals. To donate, ensure your hair is clean and dry, tie it into a ponytail before cutting, and send it in a sealed zip-lock bag.
Contact: +91 9486121062
Email: haircrownoffice@gmail.com
Address: Shri Renuga Vidhyashram, Theni Main Rd, Lakshmipuram, Tamil Nadu 625605
2. Cope With Cancer (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Minimum Hair Length Required: 12 inches
Cope With Cancer works with professional wig makers who require a minimum length of 12 inches to create effective wigs. The thickness of the hair does not matter, but the length is crucial.
Contact: +91-9987779639
Email: support@copewithcancer.org
Address: Mangal Anand Hospital, 2nd Floor, 48, Swastik Park, Sion-Trombay Road, Chembur, Mumbai 400071
3. Sargakshetra Cultural Centre (Kottayam, Kerala)
Minimum Hair Length Required: 14 inches (38 cm)
This organisation has been accepting hair donations for over six years and has provided more than 1,000 wigs free of cost. They require donations from three to four individuals to create a single wig. Donations are welcome from men and women worldwide.
Website: sargakshetra.org
Email: sargakshetra@gmail.com
4. Aarogya Seva (Bengaluru, Karnataka)
Aarogya Seva’s initiative, Share Cut, focuses on providing free natural wigs to women and children from low-income communities who cannot afford commercially available wigs, which can cost over ₹5,000.
Minimum Hair Length Required: 6 inches (curly hair should be straightened and measured)
Email: events@aarogyaseva.org
Address: Aarogya Seva Cafe, Near Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560011