Whose Hair is it Anyways

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If something was given away for free, would you then pay an outside source to retrieve it? The common sense answer would be no or at least not much. Paying for something free is ignorant, especially when the person who gave it away doesn’t even want it. They gave it away frivolously for either religious reasons or no reason at all. Unfortunately, not that many people have common sense. Today buyers are spending thousands and thousands of dollars on something they already possess, just to commit to a standard society has claimed relevant. Hair weave, hair extensions, fake hair, and wigs are known for being the biggest money maker in the hair industry. With prices ranging from $9.99 to $1,000+, it is ridiculous that women spend all the money they have to get someone else’s hair attached to their head. Human Hair can be collected for retail by donators who either knowingly or unknowingly know their hair is going to be on someone’s head. If these commodities are being acquired for free then why aren’t they more affordable to the public? That is why the price of hair extensions/weave should be brought down to a more affordable and economical cost. Hair extensions, weaves, fake hair, and/or wigs can stem from various places across the world. Commonly, pure human hair is collected from areas in Asia, Eastern Europe, and India. Those are where the best quality human hair can be found. Although there are no limitations to where quality human hair can from, the Far East is known for their good quality. Extensions/weaves/fake hair can either be manufactured to seem like human hair or can be human hair. Both processes are complicated; creating fake hair or collecting human hair is not easy. Fake hair (non-human hair) manufacturers deal with ... ... middle of paper ... ...r trade. Those who are involved, if professionally trained, will never go broke. Granted the equation used to price hair extensions has many factors, there is no reason for the inflated price to exceed $500+. Retailers are yet to consider buyers reasons and needs to purchase hair extensions. For those victims of cancer and alopecia who just want to feel attractive, a quality wig can do that. For the average person climbing the economic ladder, affordable hair extensions can contribute to their success. For those who donate their hair knowingly or unknowingly, would be proud to know that their contribution to the hair industry is inexpensive for consumers from all demographics. Manufactures will be able to reach more consumers if the price is affordable for all class levels. Affordable hair extension, weaves, and wigs will do good for all consumers and manufactures.

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