How to make money selling your hair
If you have very long hair and are thinking of cutting it, there are buyers all around the world who might pay a good price for hair they can use to create wigs, extensions, jewelry, and other products. Buyers are searching for hair that hasn’t been dyed or otherwise treated. The longer and healthier your hair, the higher the price it will fetch.
But whilst selling your hair isn’t exactly a quick way to make cash (unless you’ve already got a head of healthy locks ready for a-snipping), there’s some easy money to be made if you’re planning on growing it anyway.
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What you need to know about selling your hair
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Human hair is in demand
Whether it’s for weaves, wigs or extensions, human hair is in demand – and it’s not just about fashion, either. People can lose their own for all kinds of reasons, from ageing to illness or just the luck of the draw.
Human hair is preferred for wigs and extensions instead of synthetic for the same reasons it looks good growing out of your head: it looks natural, and it’s easy to wash, colour or style.
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It’s what’s on top that counts
Just in case you’re wondering – wig makers want the hair from your head. There are places to sell ‘other’ types of hair, but we’ll let you sniff those out for yourself…
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The good news is that hair harvesting isn’t just for girly girls: there’s no reason why guys can’t get in on the act, too.
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You need to be REALLY hairy
You’ve probably seen adverts offering up to $200 for your greasy locks, but if that sounds like a short cut to easy money … it’s not.
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You have to plan ahead
So, the money’s not great – unless you plan in advance. And, given hair grows just 6 inches a year (if you’re lucky), we could be talking serious preparation.
For starters, the big money is in long hair: you’ll need at least 16 inches of even hair (it won’t work if you have layers) to make between $50 and $150.
Note the range, too – how much you actually get depends on how the buyer assesses the condition of your tresses.
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Forget using a hair dryer
To stand a decent chance of selling your hair, it’s got to be in excellent, natural condition: not coloured, lightened, chemically treated or damaged in any way (including sun damage).
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Getting a haircut can be traumatic
We’ve all had one of those snips that’s left us reaching for a hat – but if you think that’s bad, going from Rapunzel to Ross Kemp over night can be pure torture.
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It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been prepping for it, going from long hair to barely there is going to feel pretty strange at first. Plus it’s going to weird out everyone you know, too. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Where to sell your hair
- There are a couple of well-known hair-buying sites, so it’s worth seeing what they offer or advise before committing to anyone in particular: try Bloomsbury Wigs or Banbury Postiche.
- Try looking for wig makers or hair colleges in your area, or ask your hairdresser for leads.
- It’s harder to find other industries that will take your barnet off your hands, but they are out there: false lashes, industrial gardening kit and fertiliser are all potentials!
- You can try selling directly yourself: there’s plenty of action on eBay and gumtree. Make sure to include lots of details and photos about your hair’s length and condition, and use keywords such as ‘virgin hair’, ‘afro’ or ‘straight’ as applicable.
