How To Grow Your Hair Business
Are you in need to raise some extra cash?
What are Hair Buyers Looking For?
Buyers want thick, healthy, "Human" hair that is 10 inches long or longer. They don't want hair that has been dyed, bleached, permed, cut into layers or subjected to heat (hot irons, hair dryers, straighteners, etc.. They also don't want the hair that was under smoke or drink environment. Hair that is washed daily isn't very desirable either. It dulls your hair, and increases your chances for split ends.
Think you have the kind of hair buyers are looking for? Here's how to go about selling it.
How to Sell Your Hair Online
Choose a listing site. There are several websites that specialize in hair sales. Spend some time looking at each one to determine which will work best for you. Here are a few to consider. They all charge a one-time listing fee, rather than charging you a commission. That's really the best way to go.
Write up your listing. To increase your chance of a sale, include several high-quality photos that accurately reflect the color, length and thickness of your hair, along with a good description of its condition. A few things to mention:
The length of your hair (or the length that you're offering) Details about the color and texture of your hair (Is it thick? Thin? Straight? Curly? A unique color?) Details about your hair care habits (How often do you wash and condition your hair? What type of shampoo and conditioner do you use? Do you use styling products? A blow dryer? Curling irons? Straighteners?) Do you dye or bleach your hair? Details about your lifestyle (Do you smoke? Drink? Eat a healthy diet?
Keep in Mind: Your listing should be used to talk up the health and desirability of your hair, so try to show how your hair is special.
Set an asking price. Look through other listings (both current and completed) to determine a fair market value for your hair. Be sure to compare your hair to similar listings, or you may not arrive at an accurate figure. (Prices in the high hundreds to low thousands are common). Not sure how much to sell your hair for, or just curious to know what it's currently worth? Contact us for wholesale price list with calculated profit for you
Make your sale. Once you've reached an agreement with a buyer, cut and ship your hair according to the buyer's specifications. Braid your hair, and secure both ends with hair bands, so it doesn't become tangled in transit. For your protection, do not ship your hair until a full payment has been received (usually handled through PayPal). Also consider purchasing delivery confirmation and insurance. That way, if your package gets lost in the mail, the post office will reimburse you.
Tips:
- When selling anything online, it's best to keep your identity hidden. Avoid using your full name in your listing, and consider setting up a separate email address to handle questions from potential buyers, particularly, if your name is part of your email address.
- Longer hair is worth more. If you're interested in selling yours, consider growing it out first.
- Don't cut your hair, until you've made a sale (and have received the funds). The buyer may want the hair to be handled a specific way.
It's not always easy to sell your hair, but these tips will help you make the process a little easier. If you're looking for more information about selling your locks, or want some advice on how to grow out long hair before cutting it off completely, we'd love to chat with you! Contact us today and let’s talk about what we can do together.