Not all wigs are created equal. Due to lack of regulation, there are often chemicals in even the most expensive wigs. We investigate, inside.

Indian hair has always been in demand for wig-making. The nation is the world's biggest exporter of human hair, supplying 85% of global demand. Kolachi Venkatesh, based in Avadi, Chennai, has been ...

India, the largest human hair source, faces exploitation in the billion-dollar wig industry. Raw hair is smuggled to China via Myanmar, utilizing cheap labor, including child labor, for wig ...

Remy hair, the best grade, is collected from temples where pilgrims donate their hair as part of a religious vow. This quality is mainly used to make hairpieces and wigs.

“Indian human hair wigs have over 35,000 live listings on eBay.com, where the average wig listing sells for $158 (Rs. 8,500)” said Deepa Thomas, spokesperson, eBay India.

Indian hair has always been in demand for wig-making. The nation is the world's biggest exporter of human hair, supplying 85% of global demand. Kolachi Venkatesh, based in Avadi, Chennai, has been ...

Indian hair has always been in demand for wig-making. The nation is the world's biggest exporter of human hair, supplying 85% of global demand. Kolachi Venkatesh, based in Avadi, Chennai, has been ...