How to Sell Your Hair Online

There are many sites out there to help you sell your hair. Long healthy hair can sell for a lot of money, so many people who want to cut their hair sell it for extra spending money. If you have very long hair, and are thinking of cutting it, you might be able to use a few tips on how to make your hair desirable to those who will buy it. You will want to find a reputable seller, take care of your hair, cut it well, and finally, showcase it as well as possible in a good ad.

Method 1

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Determining Your Hair’s Sellability

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Check your hair length. Typically, buyers will want a good 10 inches of hair. Be sure that you are able to part with that much hair.
- 10 inches is the measurement of the ponytail. Don’t hold up a measuring tape and estimate based on the length of your hair. Get someone to measure your ponytail.
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Check your hair color.^{[1]XResearch source} It’s very likely that there is someone out there who needs your specific hair color. However, some colors fetch higher prices than others.
- Blonde hair is the most highly sought-after, but if you have a particularly unique color, you may also find that you can charge more. Natural highlights are very popular.
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See if your hair is healthy. “Virgin” hair refers to hair that has never been treated. This is what most buyers like to see.
- You can sell hair that has been colored as well, but hair that is damaged, frizzy, or thin will not sell very well. If you have some damage at the ends, be sure to trim it off.
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Method 2

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Making a Good Ad

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Find a good website.^{[2]XResearch source} Avoid scam websites with multiple ads. Most websites charge a fee of about $20 to post an ad. Onlinehairaffair and buyandsellhair are two sites that offer hair sales services.^{[3]XResearch source}
- Some people have had luck using eBay to sell their hair. ^{[4]XResearch source}
- Use PayPal to receive payment, and never give out your account information.
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Show multiple views. It’s good to see the hair spread out, as well as in a braid. This way, you can showcase the variety of colors in your hair, as well as its thickness. Use a minimum of four photos.
- Some buyers prefer to see an "after" photo of who supplied the hair to be sure the hair is genuinely from the person shown as the seller. The more the buyer is at ease, the smoother the sale, and the more money you can sell the hair for.
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Take clear, well lit shots. Shots taken outdoors in natural light can showcase the health and texture of your hair. A measuring tape in your photo or video gives buyers a visual perspective of the length and thickness of the hair. #*If the hair is already cut, place the ponytail on a white towel or fabric alongside a measuring tape so buyers can clearly see the length, true color, texture, and health of the hair.
- Comb the hair and treat it as if it is still on your head prior to taking photos, to make your item look its best.
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Emphasize selling points. Use brief, concise language that really emphasizes what a good product your hair is.
- Virgin, natural highlights, and thick are all words that buyers like to see.
- Be very specific about the color and texture. Rather than “red, wavy hair”, say “auburn waves”. Rather than “blonde with highlights”, say “gold with strawberry blonde highlights”.
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Enhancing Your Hair’s Appearance

Oils keep hair healthy and elastic, so don’t strip away your natural oils. People who are really serious about their hair health try to shampoo only once a week.
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Trim regularly. Blunt ends will make your hair appear thicker, and will reduce unhealthy-looking split ends.
- This might make you feel like you have to wait longer to reach maximum length, but in the end, you will be able to sell your hair for more. A ponytail that tapers off looks much thinner than a ponytail that is thick all the way through.
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Use multivitamins. Biotin, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E are all known to promote healthy hair. ^{[5]XResearch source}
- Be sure to get some sun, too. Vitamin D helps regulate a lot of your tissue health, which is essential for a healthy scalp.
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My hair is all virgin, curly, brown but has some grey in it. Is there a chance at all that someone would buy it?
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Absolutely. If they had any issues with the gray (they probably wouldn't, but if they did) they could just remove the gray strands. Just make sure it is long enough.
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What is the approximate payment for 20 inches of hair?
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The selling price of hair varies from a number of factors, such as length, thickness, color, hair type, virgin hair or treated, and amount of damage. Lots of length and thickness usually sells for higher. Colors red and blond particularly make the hair worth more. Virgin hair will sell better, and the less damage, the better. If your hair is color treated, permed, or relaxed, that typically makes the hair worth much less (unless there is little to no damage). The way you care for your hair and your body also play a role in how much you can sell your hair for. The healthier hair habits make your hair worth much more than someone that does whatever and doesn't care.
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What if I want to donate my hair?
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Your best bet is to ask the people at your local hair salon if they donate hair. Locks of Love is an organization that can help donate your hair to make wigs for cancer patients. Make sure to keep your hair healthy and trimmed, just as you would if you were going to sell it.
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PayPal is an excellent way to collect payments because it reduces risk for both buyer and seller.
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Buyers may want to have you use a known salon to ensure they receive real human hair and not misrepresented animal hair.
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You should always use your own discretion when choosing whether or not to show your face in your ad. Try not to show any distinguishing characteristics of your neighborhood in the background, either.
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