# Credit Crunch Hair Selling Websites Let Desperate People Trade Their Locks For Cash By Kara Mia 7 | Published 2009-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selling-hair-what-who-seek-a-trim-do-to-get-a-few-extra-bucks References: [thehairtrader](http://www.thehairtrader.com) So, short hair is in style. An above-the-shoulder bob is considered chic. Next time you’re considering a drastic change, why not do it for money? Now, a trend of selling your luscious locks is flooding the Internet. Websites like thehairtrader.com are letting users post photos, and [sell to the highest bidder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipin-hair-extensions). Although it’s an easy way to make money, the ethical issue arises that it may be more beneficial to others to donate the hair to charities. Who buys? [Extension and wig makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luvme-hair) are constantly looking for hair that has never been dyed, and stands in good health. Recent auctions on thehairtrader.com have reached $2,025. I guess you *can* put a price on beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Selling Hair Online:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects hair sellers directly with extension and wig makers, cutting out the need for auctions and increasing efficiency. - **Short Hair Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative hair care products catered specifically for shorter hairstyles to meet the growing demand in the market. - **Hair Donation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital marketplace that connects individuals willing to donate their hair with charities and organizations serving individuals in need. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hair Trading Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a hair trading platform that leverages blockchain technology to ensure transparent and secure transactions, revolutionizing the industry. - **Hair Extension and Wig Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into hair extension and wig manufacturing processes to customize products and reduce production costs. - **Beauty and Hair Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies into beauty and hair care apps to offer personalized styling recommendations and virtual try-on experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycling Body Hair Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubes-for-the-planet.md) - [AI-Based Salon Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-corp.md) - [Clip-in Curtain Bangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipin-bangs.md) - [Convenient Wig Styling Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wig-styling.md) - [At-Home Hairdressing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubhair.md) - [Volumizing Hair Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxy-hairs-hair-topper.md) - [Hair Repair Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hair-rescue.md) - [Dry Shampoo-Replacing Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altesse-studio-hairbrush.md) - [Festive Hair Care Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designmes-holiday-2025-gift-collection.md)