Overview

As part of Focp’s mission, and our belief in the importance of Psychological, and moral support. FoCP is committed to provide wigs to individuals who have undergone Chemotherapy through the “Locks of Hope” campaign.  ‘Locks of Hope’ aims to help restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world in a positive outlook. The donated hair is used to create the highest quality of hair prosthetics. The “Locks of Hope” campaign is done in collaboration with DHL.

What is the process:
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Guidelines

Guidelines for suitable hair:

• We accept hair that is at least 12”/ 30 cms, as some of the hair would be lost during manufacturing of the wigs.
• Clean, dry hair in good condition (no split ends) from any gender, and of any natural colour
• Straight, wavy, curly, permed or chemically straightened
• Dyed, bleached/highlighted (any dyes must be of a natural color)
• HAIR preserved in good condition
• Kindly approach our saloon partner for hair cutting and after drop it in our hair donation kiosk at the saloon.

We do not accept:

• Hair that is less than 12”/30cm in length
• Dyed an unnatural colour (blue, green, purple)
• Largely/mostly grey hair
• Hair extensions

What to do with your hair after cutting:

• Wash and dry your hair
• Do not add conditioner or styling products
• Put your dry hair into a plait(s)
• Secure at both ends with an elastic band
• Put your dry plait(s) into a clear resealable plastic bag
• Kindly visit the where to donate page from the top tab to know more details about the locations of hair donation boxes and saloon partners to cut your hair.
• Kindly Donate amount of 10 dhs with each hair donation, which would go towards making the wigs

Where to Donate

Sharjah

• Orchid Beauty Boutique: Al corniche street – Al Sharq – Al Seef – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates – Phone: +971 6 506 7878
• Supreme Council for Family Affairs security gate: Corniche St – Al Sharq – Al Qulaya’ah, Sharjah, UAE
  Tel: +971 6 506 5542

Dubai

• Serendipity Ladies Salon and Spa: Box Park, Al Wasl Road, Dubai.
  Phone number: 04-2870988, 0509886501.
• Posh Signature Beauty Salon: 2 8 A St – Al Karama – Dubai. Phone: +971 4 358 0313
• Legend Beauty & Spa Centre: Wasl Road Wasl Square, Block 3, Shop 13 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Phone: +971 4 394 8040
• Bellefemme Salon: Business Bay- Dubai

Or

Send by courier to Friends of Cancer Patients office
Friends of Cancer Patients
Supreme Council for Family Affairs
Corniche St – Al Sharq – Al Qulaya’ah
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: +971 6 506 5542
Email: [email protected]
Office working hours: Monday to Thursday from 7:30am – 3:30pm
Ramadan working hours: Monday to Thursday from 9:00am – 2:30pm

Certificate

Certificate will be issued only to the hair donors, please apply for certificate only after hair is donated to FOCP

• To register and get a certificate of appreciation, please scan the QR code on the hair donation box at the drop box locations.
• If you send by courier please send an email request to [email protected] with the courier tracking number to send the registration link to apply for certificate.
• We encourage you to post a hair donation photo on your social media and tag @focpuae
• Follow our social media page @focpuae to be part of the noble cause.
• Subscribe our Youtube channel @focpuae to watch our educational and awareness videos.