Hair Style with a Mission

Pocomoke City first grader Madison Litton was overwhelmed with long hair. The care and detangling it required to keep it nice was more than she wanted deal with this summer. After talking to her mother and father Chris and Heidi Litton, it was determined that she would have it cut for the summer. Heidi made an appointment with Pocomoke resident and local stylist Barbara Adkins.

What makes this story special is that Madison will be donating her beautiful silky hair to the 'Locks of Love' Foundation. Locks of Love uses the hair to make wigs for financially needy children who have lost their hair because of medical treatments or disease that have made their own hair fall out.

Studies have shown that a positive reflection in the mirror of a patient undergoing treatment that drastically changes their appearance is greatly beneficial to the healing process. Losing ones hair can be devastating to anyone, especially a child. The use of a wig can make a big difference in ones self image. Hair Stylist Barbara Adkins says that she has done two hair cuts this month already for customers intending to donate their locks to Locks of Love, and has done many over her career as a stylist.

If you are interested in donating your hair to Locks of Love you can do the following...

HOW TO DONATE

• 10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
• Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut.
• Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in.
• Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope.
• Fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope.
• All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at:2925 10th Avenue N, Suite 102
  Lake Worth, FL 33461-3099Please be sure to use the entire zip code when mailing. Thank you!
• If your looking for a Great Hair Stylist give Barbara a call @ 410-957-4947