If you are wondering how to sell your hair online look no further. In economic hardship we can sometimes look everywhere for a quick and easy way to make some money. A valuable source of income is sitting right on top of your head. This article will discuss step-by-step instructions on how to sell your hair online.
Finding a Site
There are a lot of places that you can sell your hair online. People buy hair in order to make wigs and extensions. People also just like hair; there are fetishes that we do not always know about out there. You can sell your hair a lot of places, but hairtrader.com is one of the most frequently used sites, and it gets a lot of traffic.
Making the Decision
So you are going to sell your hair, but how much? Most people will not buy hair that is shorter than 10-12 inches. So you will need to measure your hair to get a good idea of what you can make and how much you are really going to part with. Remember when you cut your hair it will either be put in 1 or several ponytails depending on how short you are going to cut it. This is a good time to decide on a haircut so you don’t end up doing something you regret.
Taking Pictures
Now that you know what you want to make when selling your hair online you will need to take pictures. You will need a ruler or tape measure and someone’s help for this part. Going outside so the sun can reflect on your hair is a good way to get clear and realistic photos of the hair you want to sell. Remember to get different pictures of your hair when you take photos. A picture with a ruler is also important to prove the length of your hair. Portraying your hair in different styles will help when selling your hair online. Take pictures of your hair in braids or a bun, and make sure to take a ponytail picture and a picture of it down.
When posting your hair to sell online you will need to write a description. This part is simple, but you don’t want to leave anything useful out because it could make a monetary difference when selling your hair. Include the length, width, texture, and color of your hair in the description. It is also helpful to include a description of what is used on your hair. The more information you provide about your hair the easier it will be to sell it online.
Pricing
When you post your hair ad you will be given the option to post an asking price. You may chose to post an asking price or not, but either way you can take bids so the final sale may be different. If you are willing to let the buyer cut your hair your sale price will be a lot higher than if you get it cut at a salon. Also, if you are shaving your head your sale price should be very high. If you are getting your hair cut at a salon you will probably make between $10 and $30 an inch. Look at other listings on the site to get a better idea of what you can get for your hair and situation.
Making the Sale
After you post the hair you want to sell online you will start receiving offers. People will start offering you money to shave your head and cut it cut very short. You will also receive offers to have your haircut by the buyer. If you are open to these ideas make sure it is reflected in the sale price and the description.
Also beware of people offering to send certified checks and money orders. Paypal or cash is the only form of payment you should accept because there are many people trying to scam you everywhere on the internet. I received a fake check for 3000 dollars when selling my hair, and I would have been in some trouble if I had cashed it.
Take your time and let the offers come in. The longer you are willing to wait the better price you are going to get. Also repost your add every couple of days to make sure it is getting views. When you receive an offer you are happy with make sure to get payment first and include the price of the haircut and shipping with the sale price.
Selling your hair online is an easy way to make some extra money. So if you feel like going short you might as well make yourself a few extra dollars doing it!
