So I know some hair may be donated for the making of hairpieces or the like, but…I don’t imagine the same can be done for shavings/trimmings, nor do I imagine most cut hair is donated…

Is there like a massive hairball section of waste treatment facilities for shaved/trimmed hair?

  • FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Shavings are usually rinsed down the grey/black water drain, and like other solids filtered out at the sewage processing plant and sent to the landfill,

    Hair clippings at the salon or barber are generally too short for wigs; and are usually just tossed unless the person is specifically asking to donate (either by going to a stylist that is doing that, or specifically requests a to-go bag….)