Sell Your Hair For Free Money

There are many who consider donating hair, but did you know that you could sell your hair for free money? This is a non-sexual way of selling your body that is akin to donating plasma or becoming a research test subject.

If you’re feeling charitable, and you’d like to donate your hair instead of selling it, the two most well-known charities who accept hair donations are Locks of Love and Wigs For Kids. I spoke to a hair dresser about the possibility of my daughter donating her hair and she recommended that we donate to Wigs For Kids since Locks of Love charges recipients for hair, which isn’t true according to their website. When I looked around online I found that this is an ongoing rumor. However, both Locks of Love and Wigs For Kids state that the wigs are provided to recipients free of charge. The recipients are mostly children with cancer. Pantene Beautiful Lengths accepts donations to make wigs for adults with cancer.

If you need or want some extra cash, then continue reading for steps and resources to sell your hair.

Is Free Money From Selling Hair Actually Free?

Since you grow hair naturally, the money that you get for it could be considered free. Hair is a resource that your body reproduces on its own and it doesn’t take any effort to let it grow. There are probably a lot of bald men that wish they could just push it out, but unfortunately it doesn’t work that way.

There are some considerations on hair care that may require some expenses, especially when donating to wig companies. They require that the hair be in a certain condition in order to accept it. However, if you’re a good candidate for selling your hair, you probably take care of your hair anyway. This means you live in a non-smoking environment and you buy good shampoo (although the hair should not be washed every day since that strips away natural oils). There are more details on hair care below.

There are other uses for hair besides creating wigs. On a radio broadcast I heard that hair is used to keep deer out of the garden by sprinkling it on the soil. Hair is also used by farmers to prevent weeds and increase crop yield. Hair can be formed into a plastic-like substance which is used to make frames for eyeglasses. This new technology is supposed to be good for the environment since human hair is biodegradable. Hair is used to clean up oil spills and to make clothes and furniture. See also 9 Good Things To Do With Human Hair.

How To Sell Your Hair For Cash

The first step to selling your hair is to make it a valuable product by caring for it. Those who buy hair generally want it to be 8-10 inches. Hair that shines will sell better than hair that doesn’t. Don’t shampoo it every day. Buyers want natural “virgin” hair, so don’t treat it with dye, bleach or perm. Living a healthy lifestyle also makes your hair healthy. It’s best when you live in a non-smoking environment, eat well, take vitamins, and don’t take any drugs or medication.

The next step is selling it in a hair marketplace. This is similar to selling anything online, except you’ll go to specific places where hair is sold. Of course you could try places like eBay, but the more common places to sell hair are BuyAndSellHair.com and OnlineHairAffair.com. Do you have another resource where people can sell their hair? Please let us know.

The process for listing your hair has only slight differences on each platform. You’ll generally create a listing, post photos of your hair, set your price, and let it sell. The keyword “virgin hair” is something you might want to put in the title and the listing description. Include details about your hair color and texture. Also, describe your living habits that affect your hair and the way you care for your hair.

Preparing it for shipping generally involves braiding it and securing it on both ends of the braid before cutting it off. It is usually shipped as a braid, although it can also be sent loose on one end and secured tightly near the end where it was cut.