I Cut My Hair Short and They'll Use My Hair to Make a Wig
By miyazaki12
@miyazaki12 (429)
Philippines
January 5, 2013 4:21am CST
I was feeling sort of depressed yesterday so I decided to cut my hair. I previously had a very long hair because I don't normally cut it unless I feel really distressed. My hair had reached below my hips and it's all black and straight that my friends would tease me "Sadako" or "Witch". I wanted to cut it short so I told the lady who was cutting my hair to do it like a bob cut and want the front to reach 3 inches below my shoulders. She really did a great job and my friends said it looked good on me. However, when she was done, I noticed the my hair were placed aside and was not thrown like what normally happens. She even told her assistant to keep them, even the short ones as the short ones may be used for bangs. I realized that maybe these people also knew how to made wigs! It was fine with me but if I'm not mistaken shouldn't they pay me because it's like their buying my hair? Even if I went there originally for a hair cut, if they were going to keep my hair and use it for something else, would they not have to inform me and at least not let me pay for the hair cut anymore? It's quite funny that I am troubled by this. It's just that somehow I feel cheated.
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13 responses
@vernaC (1491)
• Romania
5 Jan 13
You could have made money with it that's why you feel cheated. They didn't bother to tell you about it so you won't ask for payment. Some are pretending that they will throw the hair to not give the costumer any idea about their hair becoming a wig or else the costumer will ask their hair back to sell it somewhere.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
Exactly. I could have made money. Anyways, do you know how much money can you make from selling your hair?
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
Thanks for the response. I stopped worrying the hair because it makes me feel agitated whenever I remember someone used my hair and I wasn't paid for it. LOL
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
5 Jan 13
It's an interesting question. I think you should have been asked whether you'd like to give them your cut hair to make a wig out of it. I think it's rather unethical to do it sneakily. I think, if the wig was for sale, they should have paid. But if it was for people who have lost hair because of chemo, it's like charity. But either way, they should have asked.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
That's what I have been thinking as well doroffee. I hope they don't won't do that to other customers as well. It's like taking advantage of your customers.
@vernaC (1491)
• Romania
5 Jan 13
They really don't ask because they keep it for themselves and make money out of it unless the costumer is aware about this and have the guts to ask for hair back or sell it to them. But most of the time the costumer doesn't care about it, they're more focused on their new look.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
I was not really upset of my new look. I got upset because they used my hair as a wig and it was already too late when I realized that they should have paid for my hair if they were going to use it as a wig.
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
6 Jan 13
I know in the United States if one cuts off a certain length of hair (12 inches at least) then can donate it to an organization called Locks of Love (an organization that makes wigs for young children who have no hair due to medical issues. In the United States if one donates hair they get their hair cut for free or in some places they will get a discount. My friend has donated her hair twice because it grows out fast. I wish my hair will grow out so I can do this.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
Yes. That would be better if that was the case. The thing is those people on the salon will use my hair as a wig not for charity but because they are going to sell it to some people. I stopped thinking about it. Anyway, what's done is done. Maybe I won't go to that place anymore.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
I don't think keeping my hair would do. I cut it off because I felt I wanted something new. I was just simply depressed that time because of work and family matters and so I wanted a haircut. If I kept it with me I will be reminded of depressing incidents and problems.
@skyandgrassplot (1497)
• China
6 Jan 13
Actually before you take your hair cut you can make a deal with the barber then they will pay for your hair,that is very normal while a for a long hair girl,and you know,the human hair for wig is really expensive these days.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
Yes, and so I was informed. I can't get back my hair anymore but I guess I learned. Next time, I'll tell them that they should pay for my hair or maybe I won't go back to the same salon.
@flpoolbum (2978)
• United States
27 Feb 17
I have heard of people growing and selling their hair. I think that they have to sign something up front and agree to certain conditions to ensure that the hair is healthy enough to use for wigs.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
Yup. One of the reason why a short hair is better than a long hair. My face is sound though and a long hair fits me better. Anyways, I'll let that salon keep my hair but I guess I won't go back there to have a haircut. I certainly have learned a lesson.
@skyandgrassplot (1497)
• China
6 Jan 13
Actually before you take your hair cut you can make a deal with the barber then they will pay for your hair,that is very normal while a for a long hair girl,and you know,the human hair for wig is really expensive these days.
@AkamaruKei (5219)
• Malaysia
5 Jan 13
If I have a girlfriend I want my girlfriend with long hair like Sadako that make a men will afraid to disturb her. Haha. I think your hair has been sold to wig makers. It is possible wig makers use real hair as a wig. Hmm you should not have to pay anything to them after cutting because your hair as a payment. Haha.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
Yes. You are indeed right. At least that's what I think. Hahaha. I like Sadako but I guess I like Sunako better. Some of my officemates like my new haircut. However, there were a lot of them who like my hair long like before.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
You made me smile. Well, I guess that makes sense. If I know how to create wigs then I can earn money using just my hair and some learned skill. Anyways, I'm looking for other part time jobs. My hair grows that long because it grows really fast. That length of hair I was able to obtain only within 5 months.
@miyazaki12 (429)
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
No. They did not pay for my hair. I paid them for cutting my hair!!!
