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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about Hair Donation for Research.
Eligibility is limited to African American individuals with chemically untreated hair. Donors must provide at least five inches of healthy hair. Appointments screen for treatments; please disclose any relaxers, color, or keratin treatments before donating to confirm eligibility.
Wash and fully dry hair within 24 hours of your appointment. Do not use chemical treatments, relaxers, or color before donating. Avoid heavy oils or styles that impede cutting. Bring styling history and photo ID to check eligibility.
No — a properly executed donation trims hair without harming the scalp or follicles. Cuts are performed by trained staff using sterile tools. If you have active scalp conditions, we’ll assess and advise; donating generally does not alter future natural hair growth.
Donated hair is labeled with anonymized codes, stored in secure, climate-controlled conditions, and sent to approved research labs. Samples are analyzed for chemical residues, structural changes, and genetic markers to study links between styling chemicals and alopecia in African Americans.
Yes — the first 100 eligible donors will receive $50 as a thank-you. After that, donations are voluntary. All donors receive a certificate of participation and updates about the study results when available. Compensation may vary by program.
We require signed informed consent detailing sample use, storage, and data handling. Personal identities are removed; samples receive codes. Research follows institutional review board (IRB) or ethical guidelines where applicable. Donors can withdraw consent before samples are de-identified and used.