Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/28/2012 -- There are many different ways to give back and support valued charitable organizations and causes, and it's on the forefront of everyone's minds during the holidays. What many people don't realize though is that money isn't a requirement. With appropriately long hair, anybody can give back to a worthy cause, and provide some crucial assistance to somebody who's in need.

The focus of 1001-Hairstyles.com is in helping people to look stylish, achieve that perfect image, and feel comfortable with themselves. Many individuals though take for granted the difference that hair can make not only for appearance, but for self-esteem. That's why 1001-Hairstyles.com is urging as many people as possible to give back this holiday season by donating their hair.

There are several prominent hair charities which collect hair donations and provide them to individuals in need. This includes children battling long-term, serious health conditions, such as those receiving treatment for cancer, as well as children with alopecia. Other charitable organizations provide hair donations to patients including children and adults who suffered serious burns or were the victims of other unfortunate accidents.

One of the leading charities to consider is Locks of Love, which deals specifically with children in the United States and Canada under the age of 21 who are suffering from medical hair loss.

The organization requires 10 inches of hair as a minimum in order to donate. Colored and permed hair is acceptable, although bleached hair and dreadlocks are not. Curly hair may be pulled straight to meet the minimum length requirements, while layered haircuts which have the longest layer of 10 or more inches are acceptable as well.

Of course, 1001-Hairstyles.com won't leave these generous donors without anything in return for their donation. The website is the ideal place to research and find the perfect, short haircut following a donation. View the Top 100 current and all-time short hairstyles to see what's popular, see the latest celebrity styles, or utilize the Virtual Makeover tool to fine-tune the perfect new cut.

This holiday season, give back with something most of us take for granted, our hair. Then check out the hot short hairstyles at 1001-Hairstyles.com, for the perfect transition after donating those long locks to charity, and helping out those in need.

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