--- title: Locks of Love at Shear Madness 2013 description: Locks of Love Donation Event at Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids! Also, wishing you a very happy 2013! --- [![Logo_SMLogo](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/headers/Logo_SMLogo.jpg?width=300&name=Logo_SMLogo.jpg)](http://www.shearmadnesskids.com)   [Home](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/franchise)     [Starting A Small Business](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/starting-a-small-business)      [Financing A Franchise ](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/opening-a-small-business-0) ## [Locks of Love at Shear Madness 2013](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/blog/bid/168674/Locks-of-Love-at-Shear-Madness-2013) Posted by [Jim Otto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimotto/) **It's time for the [Annual Locks of Love Event](http://shearmadnesskids.com/contactlocations/donate-hair-to-locks-of-love-at-shear-madness/) again at Shear Madness!** Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Consider donating your long locks to this amazing charity for children! Watch the Video from last years event! In order to donate your hair to Locks of Love at Shear Madness you must call ahead to book your appointment. The event will be held on **Saturday, Feb 23, 2013** between 5pm and closing at all of our salon locations. If you were thinking about chopping those locks off anyways, this is a great time to get a FREE haircut AND make a donation to an awesome kid's charity! For more information on Locks of Love visit [locksoflove.org](http://www.locksoflove.org/) ### **Requirements** 1. Donated hair must be at least 10 inches in length. Curly hair 10 inches when pulled straight. 2. It must be tied in a ponytail or braided for it to be an acceptable donation. 3. Hair cannot be bleached. If you're not sure you can ask a stylist. 4. We cannot accept dreadlocks. 5. Hair that is colored or permed is OK. **Book your Appointment in Advance!! Spots will fill up fast so don't delay. [Call one of our salon locations.](http://shearmadnesskids.com/usa-franchise-locations-contact-info/)** ![jim pic new round](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/hubfs/jim%20pic%20new%20round.png "jim pic new round") **Jim Otto is Director of Franchising here at Shear Madness HQ!** He has had over 20 years of experience in franchising, branding, risk management, and financial expertise. His combination of qualifications, creative thinking, passion for franchising, and dedication to franchisee support make the Shear Madness blog one to read for both education and entertainment! [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/shearmadnesshaircutsforkids) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shearmadnessfranchising/) [![Share on twitter](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/x-twitter-color.png?width=24&name=x-twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/ShearMadness) [![Share on pinterest](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/pinterest-color.png?width=24&name=pinterest-color.png) ](https://www.pinterest.com/shearmadnesshaircutsforkids/) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png) ](mailto:%20jim@shearmadnessfranchising.com) [![franchisemakeadifferencenew](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/hs-fs/hubfs/franchisemakeadifferencenew.jpg?width=400&height=200&name=franchisemakeadifferencenew.jpg)](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/franchisingopportunities) ### Get blog updates via email: [![SMLogo](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SM%20Logos/SMLogo.jpg?width=300&height=220&name=SMLogo.jpg "SMLogo")](https://www.shearmadnesskids.com) **Franchising** [Own a Salon](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/franchise) [Interest Form](https://share.hsforms.com/1S3fNvN9FQoSzbGH2_wRj1g2soj) **Contact Us** [888.984.6636](tel:8889846636) [Find A Location](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/locations) **About Us** [Careers](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/careers) [Privacy Policy](https://franchise.shearmadnesskids.com/privacy-policy) Copyright © 2025 Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids All Rights Reserved Website by [Purple Marketing Consulting](https://www.purplemarketingconsulting.com/)