It will be really weird to know that there is very high demand for human hair. Believe it or not; wigmakers, hair extension companies and jewellers are ready to pay as high as $2000 for healthy long hair.
The below mentioned tips will help you with the preparations before selling the hair and places you can sell the hair.
Requirements: First you have to know whether you can sell your hair. The conditions will be:
1) The length of your hair should be at least 10 inches
2) Your hair should be healthy and natural and this hints that you should not have tried any chemical treatments like dye, perms or bleach.
3) Once after cutting the hair, it has to be prepared according to the instructions from the
buyer.
Earnings: The money that you can earn by selling your hair is based on various factors and those would be colour, length, quality and your way of marketing. You can even earn more than $2000 if the hair is very long, healthy and if the colour matches the requirements. Generally you can earn from $300 -$900.
Preparations: If you decide to sell your hair, there are some preparations which can be made which will help you earn more money.
1) Long hair will earn you more money, keeping this in mind decision has to be made well in advance. On an average hair grows 6inches a year.
2) Eat healthy food as it is one of the most important factors which impact the growth of hair.
3) Smoking and drugs have proved harmful to hair, so stop using them.
4) Shampoo takes off the natural oils from your hair, for this reason avoid using them daily.
5) Brush your hair gently.
Marketing: The easy way of selling the hair will be through the various websites available. Follow the tips for marketing it in the right way.
1) Photos of your hair are very important. Photos need to be taken from various angles (before cutting).
2) Before taking photos, wash your hair with cold water, dry it and brush it properly, it increases the shine of the hair.
3) Trim the split ends and use minimal styling so that your hair looks natural.
4) Take photos in natural light. It can be taken during a bright sunny day.
5) Assure to give a good description and expected amount.
Payments: Payments will be usually sent through PayPal. Cheques and money orders are other modes. Clear the payments before you send the hair.
Sending your hair: To avoid frauds, do not cut or send your hair till the sale is done. Pack your hair in an airtight bag. As mentioned above clear the payments before doing it. Delivery confirmation has to done after sending the hair. If you are doing so PayPal gives you seller protection.
Where to sell: The two common websites are the Hairtrader and Hairwork.It is possible to sell on eBay and Craigslist, but it may not help in earning good money.
