WATCH: Emma Tarlo reveals some bizarre uses of human hair From wigs to weaves and hair extensions, the market for human hair is enormous. But few know where these lustrous locks come from and the ...

Human hair is a lucrative business in India. Companies export long hair to the West where it is used for wigs and hair extensions, whilst the shorter hair is mainly sold to Chinese firms who extract ...

Every day between 60,000 and 85,000 pilgrims arrive at Tirumala, a temple in southern India. Many are satisfied just with darshan, or sight, of the sanctum of Lord Venkateswara, an avatar of Vishnu, ...

Forget spending on haircuts. Next time you get rid of your locks, you may also get paid for it. With hair extensions and wigs spawning a multi-billion dollar industry, a pixie or a bob cut can earn ...

In the same way that women conceal their hair-related problems and insecurities, men quietly engage in similar practices. For men, this includes concerns ranging from hair loss to texture and overall ...