Selling hair for money

Jenny123_2 · 28 May 2011 at 1:44AM

Hi guys, newbie here

I was wondering if anyone has had experience selling their hair for money? Any tips? I heard you can make quite a lot from it!

heretolearn_2 · 28 May 2011 at 1:59AM

Not much these days, lots coming in from eastern Europe. I don't even know if you can do this in uk at all.

Anyway it has to be long, in good condition, and natural condition/colour so no perm/chemical straightener/colour.

Jenny123_2 · 28 May 2011 at 4:09PM

Thanks heretolearn... ive done some research since yesterday and actually think i may be able to get around £500 for my hair - it is virgin hair and im going by the prices of similar listings on a big classified ads hair site... on this hair site there seem to be people from all over the world, including the UK

gonna post the ad shortly! :S

paulwellerfan · 28 May 2011 at 4:42PM

just out of intrest how do the hair people make money?
if they pay you 500 they would need to make a profit wouldnt they?
my daughter can buy 100% natural extentions off the net for less than 200 quid.

Jenny123_2 · 28 May 2011 at 5:09PM

im estimating £500 as i have really long hair, i guess its all about how much you put up for sale. They'll make their money probably by creating a few wigs or bunches of hair extensions with my hair. the site that im looking at to sell is buyandsellhair.com. people have sold for some pretty high prices as youll see.

Krackingtoast · 28 May 2011 at 6:11PM

Wow, this makes me wish I'd never dyed my hair! I have really long hair and am getting it chopped soon, didn't realise you could get this much for it!

Jenny123_2 · 28 May 2011 at 6:17PM

i didnt know either!

Apparently, according to their FAQ you still have a chance at selling dyed hair:

My hair has been coloured / treated – can I still sell it?
Although virgin hair is generally preferred, treated hair is still purchased by some hair buyers. However, it is recommended that you are more flexible in your pricing – it’s a good idea to leave your listing open to offers.