Ever considered selling (or donating) your hair?
By moirai
@moirai (2853)
Philippines
August 19, 2018 3:36am CST
Years ago, I was just walking through town when someone approached me on the street and asked me if I wanted to sell my hair.
I never heard of such a thing before, so I was like... uhh, no? 
Since then, I've realized that hair can be turned into wigs and stuff, and people do buy hair to make them.
So I thought, ok, maybe it's something I could consider. That's one reason why I haven't been cutting my hair, though I haven't been able to try selling yet.
Have you?
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Since then, I've realized that hair can be turned into wigs and stuff, and people do buy hair to make them.
So I thought, ok, maybe it's something I could consider. That's one reason why I haven't been cutting my hair, though I haven't been able to try selling yet.
Have you?
Picture attached is an experiment on adding images (like yesterday). I took the picture horizontally. Checking to see how it will attach.10 people like this
15 responses
@manikarnika (3236)
• India
19 Aug 18
Yeah...never tried before.Will you sell it ?
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@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
24 Aug 18
@manikarnika Interesting. I'm not familiar with that. I suppose there are temples there?
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)@manikarnika (3236)
• India
23 Aug 18
@moirai yeah...i don't know about that.But in Thirumalai thirupathi in india...they collecting hair in behalf of submitting to God...
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
19 Aug 18
no one will buy my hair. too bad. but have seen the video about hair extensions and where they get the hair?
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
22 Aug 18
@moirai This is one of the videos about hair extension. It is just a short one.
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@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
@Mavic123456 Ah. Well... that's sad. 
So far, I've only seen online those people who are selling their hair directly and they seem to be happy with what they're paid for their hair.
Not saying that what's in the video isn't happening. I guess there may really be the so-called ethical and unethical ways of procuring them, and end users may not be able to find out under which conditions their extensions come from.
I wouldn't mind if someone comes up with a way to regulate or at least oversee that the industry comes up to acceptable standards for all involved.
So far, I've only seen online those people who are selling their hair directly and they seem to be happy with what they're paid for their hair.
Not saying that what's in the video isn't happening. I guess there may really be the so-called ethical and unethical ways of procuring them, and end users may not be able to find out under which conditions their extensions come from.
I wouldn't mind if someone comes up with a way to regulate or at least oversee that the industry comes up to acceptable standards for all involved.1 person likes this
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
When i had a long hair, I was once asked by this hairdresser when i said i want to cut my hair short... he tied my hair before cutting it and then styled my hair as i wanted it. i think he did get the hair. i did not sell it, but donated it. :D
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@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
22 Aug 18
Ah! That is more like it. If he cut it, tied it, and set it aside, he might have gone and sold it or else, used it to make wigs, if they made wigs themselves.
I find this more likely (and less icky) than if they let the cut hair fall to the floor, sweep it after, then collect it to be sold or used later. 
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
22 Aug 18
@moirai Yes!! he asked permission to tie my hair because he wanted to save it so it won't be with the floor dust. =) I think that was really wise haha i used to have long hair, i will grow it out and then will have it cut to a short one, so he knew me with my habit like that. haha :D
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@flpoolbum (2978)
• United States
19 Aug 18
@Moirai ~A read about an organization that accepts donated hair and then make wigs for cancer patients.
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@flpoolbum (2978)
• United States
23 Aug 18
@moirai ~
Anyone can donate as long as the guidelines listed below are followed. We encourage all of our donors to go to a salon they are already familiar with to ensure their comfort when donating.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
9 Sep 18
I think that's a good idea. It's some sort of recycling hehehe!. What you no longer need now can be useful to others rather than your long hair going straight into the trash.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
14 Sep 18
@moirai Yes, you're right. It takes very long for hair to decompose.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
22 Aug 18
I will if I have long hair but currently I have a blue mohawk.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
19 Aug 18
If someone needs my hair, I will give it to him or her for free. I have long hair.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5061)
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19 Aug 18
I haven't :) I have dry and damaged hair hehehe.
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@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
22 Aug 18
A noble thought. :)
I guess I'm looking at it in a more practical way.
If I know for sure that the ones I'm giving my hair to will give it to cancer patients for free, for instance, I will gladly donate.
But if they are going to use it to make wigs that will be sold to customers (example, production companies for use as part of costumes and props), I think it's not a bad thought for me to want to earn from it, too. ;)
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
Maybe you have really nice hair. But personally I'm not comfortable with it. Having my DNA in the hands of other people lol
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