Hair for You — Free Wigs for Women and Children Facing Medical Hair Loss

When illness takes your hair, it can take something deeper with it — your confidence, your identity, your sense of self. For minority women and children with textured hair, finding a wig that actually fits their hair type and reflects who they are can feel impossible. Most wig programs aren’t built for them.

Hair for You is.

This program provides free, custom-crafted wigs to minority women and children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions — including cancer, alopecia, autoimmune disease, and burn injuries. Every wig is created by students at Alternatives Beauty School under professional supervision, using techniques specifically designed for textured, natural, and Afro-coiffed hair.

Why This Program Exists

There are thousands of wig donation organizations across the country. Very few of them serve Black women and girls well.

The vast majority of donated wigs are designed for straight or wavy European hair textures. For a woman with 4C hair, a wig that doesn’t match her natural texture doesn’t just feel wrong — it can feel like one more way the system doesn’t see her.

Hair for You was created to fill that gap. We believe that every woman deserves to feel like herself

— especially during the hardest moments of her life.

Who We Serve

Hair for You provides wigs at no cost to:

• Minority women and girls experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation)
• Women and children with alopecia areata, totalis, or universalis
• Burn survivors experiencing permanent or temporary hair loss
• Individuals with autoimmune conditions causing hair loss (lupus, trichotillomania, etc.)

We serve clients in Delaware and the greater Wilmington area, with limited capacity to serve clients in surrounding states.

How to Request a Wig

We want the process to be as easy as possible. Here’s how it works:

1. Submit a request — Complete our wig request form. You’ll share basic information about your hair type, head measurements, and your medical situation.
2. We’ll confirm eligibility — Our team will follow up within 5–7 business da
3. We’ll get to work — Your wig will be crafted by our trained students with guidance from professional instruc
4. Pick up or receive your wig — We’ll arrange a fitting at our Wilmington location or discuss delivery option

There is no cost to you at any point in this process.

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Donate to Hair for You

This program runs on two kinds of donations: hair and funds.

Donate hair: We accept natural human hair donations of 8 inches or longer. Hair must be clean, dry, and free of chemical treatments. Contact us for drop-off instructions.

Donate supplies: We accept new or gently used wig-making supplies, mannequin heads, and hair care products for textured hair.

Donate funds: Financial donations help us purchase materials, compensate instructors, and serve more clients. Every $75 helps us create one wig for a woman in need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to receive a wig? Typically 4–8 weeks from the time your request is confirmed, depending on demand and the complexity of your request.

Are the wigs professionally made? Yes. All wigs are created by students enrolled at Alternatives Beauty School under the direct supervision of licensed cosmetology instructors. Quality is reviewed before every delivery.

Can I request a specific style or color? We do our best to honor style and color preferences. Please include your preferences in your request form and we’ll communicate what’s possible based on available materials.

Can a doctor or social worker refer a patient? Yes, and we welcome referrals. Contact us at info@alternativesbeauty.org to discuss the referral process.