Event at day spa will benefit Locks of Love event
source: Stafford County Sun
STAFFORD - Imagine going through childhood with no hair. Think about the constant fear of teasing from other kids at school. Maybe it's not a fear but a reality. Let's face it, kids can be cruel. And for teenagers it often gets worse. Imagine what it would be like to be a 15-year-old girl with no hair who desperately wants to be asked to the prom by the boy she has a crush on.
Locks of Love, a non-profit charity organization based in Florida, understands this. The organization makes wigs for children with medical hair loss caused by cancer, alopecia, burns or other long-term injuries or illnesses. But to do that it relies on the generosity of the public to - not just donate money - but donate hair.
That's why Skin Appeal Day Spa in Stafford will sponsor a charity event for Locks of Love on Sept. 25. Anyone who donates a ponytail of hair, which must be at least 10 inches long, will receive a complimentary haircut. The haircut isn't just the cutting off of the ponytail; it includes trimming the hair afterward.
Katelyn Crooks, who does marketing for Skin Appeal Day Spa, said they see this as a chance to do something for the community. She even plans on donating her own hair at the event. Skin Appeal massage therapist Vivianne Esteves already donated her long hair several weeks ago.
Owner Tina Pilz donated her hair five years ago. Then, a couple of years ago, her grandfather died of cancer. A few clients also suffered from cancer and would come in to have their store-bought wigs serviced. In her opinion, the store-bought wigs did not look real. All these things contributed to her decision to become associated with Locks of Love.
"I thought it was a great charity - to make people feel better about themselves," said Pilz.
Fitted wigs made from real hair can boost the self-esteem of those with childhood hair loss or baldness, according to Locks of Love. The wigs created by the organization from donated hair go only to those younger than 18.
"We really hope it can be a big community effort. We're trying to get more businesses to donate things," said Pilz, who hopes to raffle donated prizes in order to raise money collected for raffle tickets. "One hundred percent of everything we get goes to Locks of Love."
Skin Appeal Day Spa will also accept monetary contributions during the event to be donated to the charity. The event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Details can be found on the salon's Web site at skinappealdayspa.com or call (540) 657-5700. To learn more about Locks of Love, visit locksoflove.org.
Skin Appeal Day Spa is located at 1169 Courthouse Road, west of U.S. 1, across from McDonald's.
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