How to Sell Hair

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If you have very long hair and plan to cut it, there will be many hair buyers around the world who can pay high prices to use it for wigs, extensions, makeup and other products. Buyers are always looking for healthy or untreated hair. The longer and stronger the hair, the higher the price.

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Preparing Hair for Sale

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Keep hair natural. Natural (unprocessed) hair called “original” hair will sell for much more than weak, straightened or chemically permed hair. Because these processes damage the hair, buyers will not like it with natural hair. If your hair has been treated, you can still sell it, but it won’t be as expensive as natural hair.

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Do not use heat to shape your hair. If you decide to sell your hair, stop using a blow dryer, curling iron, straightener, or any other tool that uses heat to style your hair. Heat damages and breaks hair and is not worth the price of healthy hair. Keep your hair completely natural for a few months before selling it.

You also need to avoid exposing your hair to sun damage. Wear a hat when you are in the sun for a long time.
Note Chlorine also has a drying effect on hair.

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Wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo two to three times a week. Sulfates make hair dry, brittle and prone to breakage. Washing your hair every day also dries out your hair because doing so removes the natural oils that make it shiny and healthy. Washing your hair with an all-natural shampoo two or three times a week will help maintain healthy hair.

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Maintain a healthy body. A healthy body will nourish a healthy hair full of vitality. If your body is not healthy, the result is that your hair will be dull and lifeless. In the months leading up to the sale, you should do the following to keep your hair healthy:

Eat plenty of protein and healthy omega-3 fats, which will help your hair look healthy and shiny.
Steam your hair so it doesn’t dry out and frizz.
Avoid smoking because smoking can make your hair smell, the medicine will stick to your hair and make it look frizzy.

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Grow long hair. You need to grow your hair to at least 25 cm; The longer the better, because the longer the hair, the higher the price. You should avoid salon trimming as most buyers want a hair with equal length. You can also trim split ends on a regular basis, but don’t cut too much because doing so will cost you money.

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Don’t cut your hair until you find someone to buy it. You will sell for more money if your hair is freshly cut. Buyers often look to buy hair that still has natural oils. Long cut hair will be dry and not shiny.

Find Buyers

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Consider selling your hair through a third-party website. The price sold through a third-party website is usually the highest price. You need to post a photo of your hair along with a detailed description, which will appear in a list accessible to potential buyers. If someone wants to buy your hair, they will contact you through the website and if you agree to a certain price, you will receive payment before cutting and sending your hair. ^{[1] X Research Source}

If your hair is long, well-groomed, and has a unique color, texture or origin, it will fetch the highest price. “Virgin,” red and wavy hair, about 60 centimeters long, can sell for up to $1,000. Blonde, straight, about 30 centimeters long can sell for $300 or more. A third-party website has a hair price spreadsheet that can help you decide on a fair selling price.
If you already have an account, follow the guided steps to upload photos, prices and details then wait for the buyer to contact you.
If selling this way, do not cut and send your hair before payment is received. Take a photo of your hair before it’s cut, get paid, then cut and send it off. Doing so will help you avoid being scammed.

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Consider selling directly to a wig company. If you want to sell faster and easier, consider selling your hair to wig companies willing to buy your hair. You will sell for less money but this way you are guaranteed to sell. Search for these companies online and call reputable companies to discuss terms of sale. In most cases, you’ll get a quote to see how much they might pay. Then you cut and send the hair to them and get the final payment.

The wig company has clear requirements on how to care for and pack the hair before sending it out.
In many cases they can bid according to hair length and weight. Because they will cut off a few centimeters to get rid of split ends, so they only pay for usable hair.

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Be careful to avoid being scammed. Hair is a valuable commodity and many people are willing to take advantage of women who need to sell their hair to make money. Thoroughly check before you sell hair. Ask many people about the price of hair before you cut your hair to sell. Most importantly, if you have never worked with a reputable wig company, do not cut your hair until you have received the buyer’s payment in the bank account.

Scams are a scary problem for both sellers and buyers. Buyers may want to have their hair cut or go through a reputable salon to make sure it’s really human hair, not animal hair or hair cut from a wig.
Paypal is often a better choice than mail or Western Union money transfers because it is less of a dispute over “confirmed” payments being sent. It is also highly recommended to send the hair with the order tracking code so that the buyer can track the package.

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Consider donating hair if you’re not selling. Unfortunately, not all hair sells. Some hair textures and colors are not favored by people who want to make expensive wigs and extensions. Even so, there are many companies that are willing to accept your hair if you have it cut and want to donate it.

Wigs for Kids, Children With Hair Loss, Pantene Beautiful Length and Locks of Love are reputable organizations that use donated hair to make wigs for those in need.

Hair Cutting and Packing

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If possible, have a professional barber cut for you. Tell the barber that you want to use the hair cut so you want to cut it with. Give specific instructions, don’t let the barber cut the hair in layers or style cuts. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Your hair needs to be completely dry, so don’t wash it before cutting it.
Do not use cosmetics or hot tools before cutting.

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Tie your hair with a hair tie. Do not use metal or rubber hair bands because they will break the hair. Tie your hair close to the nape of the neck, it will help you cut as short as possible while keeping your hair straight. The hairdresser should cut just below the hair band.

Use a couple of clips to secure a hair band or bow at a few points down the length of your hair to secure the bun.
Place hair directly into a hard plastic ziplock bag to protect hair before sending.

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Send the hair according to the signed contract. Pack the hair in a container and seal it tightly so it doesn’t get wet or dirty and send it to the buyer. Make sure you send the hair with the order tracking code so the buyer can track the package.

Advice

If you grow your hair for sale, avoid damaging it, and avoid dyeing, perm, or blow-drying. If you sell “virgin” hair, you will get more money.
Hair that is about 50 cm shorter is the cheapest because wigs and extensions are usually longer than that. Hair longer than 70 cm will cost more. The price is considered based on the length and thickness of the hair as measured by the weight of the hair after cutting. A long hair or trimmed ends will be most preferred by buyers as the length of the hair will be kept if the ends are not trimmed.
Try not to use tobacco and drugs. Buyers want hair with the best quality.
When photographing hair, you should take the photo outside in the sun. Sunlight will bring out the natural look of your hair much more than room light. Place the photo of the hair next to a ruler so the viewer can see the current length of the hair. Make sure you mark the point where you’re going to cut with a hair band so buyers know how long they’ll get.
You can also donate hair to hair donation programs.
Natural hair color, first Blonde is the most searched, then Dark, followed by Red and Black, which are the most popular hair colors.

Warning

Beware of scams, they will use several methods to trick you. You should only accept the Paypal payment method.
Make sure you don’t add outside hair to the cut bun. Use only hair tied in strings.
Adults undergoing cancer treatment also need wigs. If you give your hair away, you will make the world different in the eyes of a baby.

Steps

Preparing Hair for Sale

Find Buyers

Hair Cutting and Packing

Advice

Warning

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