WOW, I never could grow my hair past my shoulders - too thick and too curly for me to manage unless I wore it up. After my son was born I had it cut and went blond, DH didn't notice until I told him. I think it is wonderful that you donated your hair to Locks of Love as it a wonderful cause. My friend's daughter (my "adopted" granddaughter Madison) is growing her hair long to donate it to Locks of Love - her idea, and she just turned 13. Some lucky girl is going to get beautiful red hair.