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TAKE IT OFF DAY
All it takes is 8 inches...
An 8 inch pony tail that is! Start
planning now to take it off with us on October 18, 2008
in the Nelson Trading Company at 402 Baker Street in Nelson
BC...
How does it work?
On October 18, we're going to have our first annual "Take
it Off" party at the Nelson Trading Company in Nelson
BC. Be sure to sign up below to receive event updates and
news.
Through this event and the Pantene
Beautiful Lengths program, you have the power to pass along
a meaningful gift to a woman undergoing treatment for cancer!
Essentially, we're encouraging you
to donate your hair so it may be used for wigs for cancer
patients. Anyone wishing to donate their hair can do so during
the event. We'll have hairdressers
on site and all the supplies -- we'll even ship your donation
for you. It's that easy! Just call or visit us at Annie's
Boutique before the event to register (this lets us plan for
enough hairdressers and give everyone an appointment time
etc). The requirements for hair donations is below.
It takes 6 ponytails to create a wig
— make the most of your donation by inviting 5 friends to
join in too! When the wigs are made, they will go to a woman
who has been affected by hair loss from cancer treatment,
at no cost to her.
Even if you don't wish to donate
your hair, come on down for the party!
There will be entertainment, door prizes, raffles, and a lot
more FUN for everyone!
If you wish, you can make a monetary donation to fund groundbreaking
research projects for the prevention of cancer, and to support
women living with the disease.
In order to make the most beautiful,
realistic and durable wigs, donated hair must meet the requirements
below.
* Donated hair must be a minimum of
8 inches long (measure hair from just above the elastic band
of the ponytail to the ends).
* Wavy/curly hair texture is fine—you
may straighten hair to measure.
* Hair should be freshly washed and
completely dry, without any styling products.
* Hair may be coloured with vegetable
dyes, rinses and semi-permanent dyes. It cannot be bleached,
permanently coloured or chemically treated.
* Hair may not be more than 5 percent
grey.
Here's why:
* It takes at least six ponytails to make a wig; in general,
each ponytail comes from a different person and is a different
colour. Even though some hair colours may look similar, including
grey hair, each is completely unique.
* For a realistic-looking wig that
has consistent colour throughout, donated ponytails must be
processed and then dyed to the same shade. It is critical
for each ponytail to absorb dyes at the same rate in order
to create wigs of consistent, natural-looking colour.
* Grey hair, as well as some chemically-treated
or permanently-coloured hair, does not absorb dye at the same
rate as other types of hair. It is much harder to colour and,
once coloured, fades more quickly.
* Most permanently-coloured hair, once
it is processed and re-coloured, is too fragile and breakable
under the rigorous processing required during the production
of the wig.
If your hair currently is not long enough
to donate, don't be discouraged! You have from now until October
to grow it! Or, you can plan ahead for next year.
Hair typically grows ½ - 1 inch per month.
By following a few simple tips, you can have a ponytail ready
to donate in no time!
Dos and Don’ts of Growing Long, Healthy-Looking,
Hair
* DO use a conditioner after every wash to
help keep hair moisturized and strong against damage
* DON’T use a brush on wet hair; once hair
is washed and conditioned, use a comb with smooth, wide-set
teeth to gently detangle hair working from tip to root
* DO use a spray, leave-in conditioner for
extra protection when using heated hair appliances
* DON’T use a blow-dryer on soaking wet hair;
to help minimize thermal damage, wait until hair is 80 per
cent dry before using a blow-dryer
* DO use a root lifter spray and/or velcro
rollers to achieve volume; avoid teasing hair, as it can uplift
cuticles, making them fragile and susceptible to breakage
* DON’T over-brush hair; despite the common
myth that 100 strokes a day are good for hair, this can lead
to breakage
* DO use deep conditioning treatments once
a week, or as often as needed, to help minimize split-ends
and keep hair looking healthy and conditioned
* DON’T wait more than six to eight weeks
to get hair trimmed; regular salon visits are essential in
keeping hair healthy-looking and beautiful
Also visit the Pantene
Beautiful Lengths website for more information.
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