Absolutely! We will happily book a time slot to fit your group in, making pictures easier to grab when you are together. Besides…it’s way more fun as a group! Book early to get your preferred time. Call Pat at 780-444-9467

Yes. Register for the Hair Massacure online and you will can create your own page to collect pledges. The website is secure and best of all, your donors can write a personal message of encouragement. You can collect cash and cheques, and bring this to the pre-drop or to the Mall.

YES! Hair must be at least 10 inches long, clean, and dry. Donated hair must not be treated - meaning not pinked, permed, or otherwise chemically altered. After you donate, you can shave, or have a new short cut if you have enough hair left!

Absolutely! It's fun, and many do it! If you are registered online, you can put this challenge in your message, and you can also track your competitors.

Our participating salons will pink short hair only due to the time involved and the amount of product required. Why not help other children by donating your hair instead? See the hair donation page for more information. If you are pinking your hair at home, you are free to streak long hair, or do your whole head, but we encourage you to consider hair donation instead.

YES! KALI PINK by Manic Panic is available for retail purchase at participating salons and stores. This product is a very convenient and a popular choice for many participants. It's also a good choice for touch ups after the salon. Check our Merchandise page for more information.

Yes. Plus you can still register individually & collect pledges. When you register, specify what group you are from. Include both your name & your group name on your registration form. We will then be able to keep track of the amount your group raised along with your individual total. You can also register your team online.

Unfortunately, hair for donation needs to be untreated. Consider these options: cut the hair for donation first, then pink what is left (even if it's just enough to spike), or leave long hair untreated to donate at the event, but pink your bangs or a small section to attract attention.

We love our volunteers - and couldn't run the event without them. Volunteer positions fill up quickly, as we have many returning volunteers from year to year. However, if you are interested, visit our volunteer page for contact information. We begin scheduling volunteers in early winter.

We have designed Hair Massacure to create unity within schools and communities and we highly recommend attending the event at West Edmonton Mall if possible. However, a satellite event is convenient for those who live out of town. See our off-site events page under schools and teams for more information.

There is no age restriction at all. Our youngest participant was a 2-month old baby, with the oldest at 78. Grandparents and younger siblings…..this means you can get involved too!

That depends on your hair colour, and how vibrant you want your pink to be. Bleaching removes pigment in the hair and allows colour to adhere better. This allows the pink to "pop" where it might not otherwise. Darker hair will not usually show pink as bright, but will show contrast. Remember that if you are going to shave it all off, you don't need to worry about damaging the hair. Bleaching can be done at home to save time at a salon pinking, just remember to add 2 packages of Sugar Twin or a similar product to decrease the sensitivity on the scalp.

NO. There is no requirement to do so….it’s just more fun, and brings more attention to our cause! It can also help your fundraising efforts because you have made a very visible commitment to helping kids with life-threatening illnesses.

The idea is to create awareness. A pink head sends a message that it will soon become a shaved head. We encourage you to visit the History page to learn about the origins of this headshave, and fully understand the reasons behind shaving. This is not primarily a "hair dying" event. Having said that, some participants ("fundraisers") do not feel comfortable with shaving, but wish to be pink and raise pledges. As long as donors are informed prior to pledging, it's cool. "Pinkers" raise a lot of money for the Massacure and they too are valued and appreciated! Just remember, once pink… you are stuck with it until it fades or is bleached out.

YES, t-shirts, bags, and other Massacure items are available for purchase at the mall, or for advance orders. See our merchandise page for more information. Note that participant incentives are NOT for sale. They are presented to those raising pledges for our cause. See the incentives page for details.

Talk to your teachers and principal about your idea. Make your intentions known around the school including your own plans to participate. Use the website as a tool for information. Have your teacher or principal contact us to arrange for a school presentation - we'll supply a DVD and information, you supply your enthusiasm to recruit as many students and teachers as possible!.

Many people have this fear but are pleasantly surprised once they have made the commitment. It has been noted over the years that the experience is fun and very rewarding. Our friendly stylists will help you feel relaxed. Knowing that you are sharing this great experience with others around you, we believe you will walk away with great memories and much pride. Besides, a bald head is a beautiful head! Check out our photo gallery “Bald is Beautiful”. On the other hand, we realize that pinking and shaving is not for everyone. Sponsoring a friend, donating to the cause, volunteering or inspiring someone else to shave are alternatives you may find more comfortable.

No, and in fact timing may be one of the reasons you are having your own event rather than coming to the mall. We request that shaves take place within a few weeks of our main event, to keep the momentum and sense of unity that is so important to Hair Massacure. Remember that all money and hair donations must be turned in by the middle of April in order to be counted for that year's total. See the schools and teams page for helpful information about offsite events.

Absolutely!! We will give you your Dilly bar and other incentives if you raise enough money in pledges. Being there to see how many other people support this cause can be very rewarding. Plus, you never know who you will see there!

Hair donation is easy at Hair Massacure. Once the hair is collected, the donor chooses to either go for the full experience and shaves, or gets a new short style. The hair is sent to Alfred’s Hair in Edmonton. Alfred sends the hair overseas and has wigs made for kids in Canada. Priority is placed on Northern Alberta kids who cannot afford a wig, but wish for one. See our hair donation page for more details.

The act of shaving allows participants (Proud Victims) to fully appreciate a cancer patient’s hair loss, and to honour their journey, at any age. Shaving your head allows you a new understanding of what it's really like for these kids - and shows them that they are beautiful and important in spite of their illness. Fundraising was originally intended as secondary to the awareness being created. We believe both have been successful.

There is a minimum donation to participate in Hair Massacure, simply because the event is a fundraiser. We say it often - "This is more than a haircut, it's an experience". $100 is the minimum each participant is asked to raise in pledges. For most people, this change is not going to make any difference - they raise more than that every year! It increased this year in order to encourage participants to place a dollar value on their sacrifice, and to communicate that to their donors. Often, particpants do not realize that donors are impressed by thoughtful fundraising goals. If you decide your hair is worth a certain amount, your donors are going to want to help you achieve it. This in turn helps Hair Massacure raise more money for our amazing charities.

Pink hair initially resulted from a dare within the founding family, and quickly snowballed into its incredible popularity today. Pink is a Valentine’s Day color, and a recognized color representing cancer. Pink hair is trademarked to the Hair Massacure.Our pink campaign runs for 3-4 weeks, starting in January and ending with the event at the Mall. In 2012, watch for the pink kick-off on Friday, Janurary 13.

While the event is not always right ON February 14, it is held close to Valentine's Day because at its core the event is all about LOVE! When it originated 10 years ago as the "Hair Massacre", it was intended to be intended as a catchy play on words. It was renamed the "Hair Massacure" in 2007, in order to bring more awareness the the urgency of finding a cure for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

This list contains many frequently asked questions about registering or donating.