Comments on: The Ethics of Hair Extensions

By: Talamante

Talamante — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:15:38 +0000

Thank You !…

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:25:16 +0000

Bex – I wanted to see that documentary!

Deni – You are the best sister she could have. Blessings upon you both.

WendyB- Sorry to sound so uppity! You’re absolutely right to issue an advisory.

By: WendyB

WendyB — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:01:36 +0000

Yes, I noted your suggestion — the problem is that most people are completely unaware of the requirements, chop off their hair without even consulting the website and go around bragging how they helped cancer kids. I think Locks of Love is a good cause but people should be educated about how it works and as we know, most people are not educated and won’t even read what’s in front of them. I try to place one more thing in front of them in the off chance that osmosis will happen.

By: Deni

Deni — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:58:19 +0000

My sister had to pay $300 for a wig made of human hair when she lost all her hair due to chemo. She bought it from a store that catered specifically to women undergoing chemo. Yes, there were less expensive wigs (and more expensive ones) . . . and the less expensive ones looked liked crap! When you feel like crap you don’t want to look like crap. Anyway, there must be a greed gene that lurks somewhere in humanity’s DNA and it’s trying to beat down the altruistic gene that want’s humanity to cut off it’s hair to help someone who needs a boost in life when they have so many other worries to contend with.

By: Bex

Bex — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:50:17 +0000

I watched some kind of documentary on that!! It’s just wrong that the offerings end up on celebs. These women aren’t paid anything either, or sometimes just mere pennies for their hair.

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:45:10 +0000

Wendyb -I’m aware of the requirements of Locks of Love. I know two people who have each donated hair several times. The hair cannot be colored or chemically altered…so it’s not a choice for many of us. My suggestion was to donate money or time.

drollgirl – Even Kate Moss wears extensions! It’s more and more popular. I’m now suspicious of every thick head of hair…

Iheartfashion – Yeah, they are very specific about what they can use.

Suzanne -Thanks for the info!

By: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen

Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:32:04 +0000

The country of origin of the hair for extensions is noted when purchased from the supplier. You can choose from different countries, colour and texture plays into your choice. I used European hair (I think specifically it was Italian) on several clients many years ago as it matched in colour and texture to their natural hair. So there are ways to avoid something like this if you feel uncomfortable accepting someone’s spiritual devotion (I would.)

By: Iheartfashion

Iheartfashion — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:56:15 +0000

Hair extensions have always left me a little queasy, although I’d gladly accept a wig if I lost my own hair.
And I remember reading that Locks of Love article, which basically said only the glossy, perfect hair of children was suitable.

By: drollgirl

drollgirl — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:52:51 +0000

extensions have always seemed super vain and lame to me (and a huge phoney baloney fakery tactic), and now i have a better reason to dislike them. but i like your suggestion, as it is perfect!!!!

By: WendyB

WendyB — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:04:16 +0000

The scoop on Locks of Love: http://wbjewelry.blogspot.com/2007/09/to-state-it-baldly-dont-cut-for-locks.html