The strands of your hair that get stuck at your comb and the hair disposed of in dustbins from salons can demand an unimaginable fee!
A human body's hair has traditionally been seen as a prominent attribute. Individuals spend hours grooming their hair in salons to sport a dapper look for special occasions. The eccentric hairdo of their beloved celebrity is the talk of the town. Meanwhile, bald people are frequently considered unfortunate by society. On a completely unrelated issue, human hair also has a fascinating side to it. In the depths of India, a sizable human hair industry has been flourishing for years. The industry is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Here in this article we will explore 5 crazy and strange facts about the human hair industry of the world.
The two nations with the highest populations are also the two that export the most human hair. These two nations mostly import virgin remy hair, which is unprocessed raw hair, and non-remy hair, which is shorter, lower-quality hair. Typically, Remy hair is gathered from the grounds of temples like Tirumala in South India. Compared to routine haircuts, devotees' hair is more straightened and untangled after ritual haircuts. Because of this, they go for a higher price.
A celebrity's blonde hair has long been one of their most alluring features. Celebrities or movie stars with naturally blonde hair captivate fans. The pattern appears to be holding true even in the hair export industry. The price of blonde hair is almost two times that of any other hair colour. In 2015, a person sold her blonde hair for over 8000 USD, according to a report.
According to popular belief, women are more interested in and conscious of hairstyles, cosmetics, and makeup. Nonetheless, a number of studies have found that the wig industry targets men more than women. In the past, monarchs employed up to 50 professionals to make wigs for them. Currently, male celebrities who suddenly encounter hair loss contact wig designers to maintain their on- and off-screen personas.
According to a research published in 2014, one person may make up to $700 million by selling their hair. According to Startup Talky, the expected export value of Indian human hair and associated goods from 2017 to 2022 is around 2000 crore dollars, or 2 billion dollars. Because the product is both biodegradable and relatively less hazardous to the environment, the industry's future potential is sky-high.
