How do I go about selling my hair?

Factual Questions
1

After about 7 years of growing out my hair, I’ve finally decided to cut it. I could also use some extra cash, so I figure I can do both things at once and sell my hair. It’s Brownish-Blonde, very healthy, and un-dyed. In all, I think I’ll be cutting about 15 inches. My questions are-

  1. Are there any organizations or companies that buy hair, or would I be better off auctioning it off myself? I figure I can use Ebay as a last resort.

  2. How much could I expect to get from it?

  3. Is there anything I should avoid doing?

Thanks in advance!

2

Don’t try ebay. They have rules against selling human body parts.
hair, finernails and teeth are regulary booted off.

3

"Donate hair for wigs

If you’re going to get a dramatic hair cut, consider donating to your hair to an organization that will make a wig out of it. Locks of Love uses real hair to create natural-looking wigs for children that have lost their hair. Hair must be at least 10 inches long. Wigs For Kids accepts hair to make wigs for children who have lost hair due to chemotherapy."
http://www.givespot.com/todo/hair.htm

That is one, there are others.

4

The Master speaks. According to him, you should stop washing your hair – after a couple months, it should be suitable for wigmaking. Plus you’ll have more hair to sell, so more money.

5

Let me second the Locks of Love idea-they do good work and it is harder than you think to find people who can donate 10 inches or more of undyed, unprocessed hair.

6

Only 15 inches!

I donated close to 30 inches to Wigs for Kids a few years ago. The minimum amount they want is 12 inches.

World of Wigs pays a whopping 3-5$ an ounce for hair over 12 inches which meets wig industry standards. (?)