Indus Virgin Curly Hair

Machine sewn weft. Triple stitched for strength and durability

100% Virgin Indian Remy Hair

Natural straight hair with a bit of body – because we do not chemically process our hair, you will find that some straight hair has a slight body wave to it. You can either enjoy the natural bounce and flicks that this creates, or flat iron bone straight.

Comes in natural dark tones ranging from Off black to Medium brown. Color preferences are subject to availability. (We will try to match your color preference as far as possible, but this cannot always be guaranteed)

Each pack has 100-110g of hair (3.5 OZ to 3.8 OZ)

What is Indus doing about it?

Indus is looking into different ways of working with different temple authorities and government agencies to promote fair competition.

Indus hair extensions is also looking into a sustainable way of collecting virgin hair from end users and reusing it for making hair extensions at a lower price.

What are the problems with Increased Demand?

The increased demand is causing several unethical bsuiness practices by established players that are meant to keep out new players from entering the business to reduce competition and retain profits. These established players have formed sydicates/cartels and are cheating the temples from getting the full price. When new players show up at the auctions, they bid up the price to shut out the small players from bidding. In some cases the cartel members are using threats and payoffs (combination of carrot and stick approach) to discourage the new entrants.

How is the money used?

The increased demand has meant that the temples fetch a good price in exchange for the hair and these funds are then used to aid the poor. Whilst those donating don't receive monetary payments, the temples auction off the donated hair and make $100-400 per kilo of hair depending upon the quality. A small portion of this income is used for regular upkeep of the temple and pays the wages of the people that work there. The remaining money is invested into the local community, providing food, shelter and medical assistance to those in need.

What are the primary sources of Indian Hair?

Thousands of temples around India are the primary sources of Virin Indian Hair. Tirupati Venkateswara Temple (or the Temple of Seven Hills), is one of the largest and most popular of Hindu temples. Located on the top of Tirumala hills, this temple attracts thousands of worshippers a day from all over the world who queue up from early in the morning to late at night.

Naked Truth About Sourcing of Virgin Remy

Why do Indians give hair to God?

For over 5000 years, Hinduism has been entwined in the rich culture of India. For Hindus, every part of life is a sacrifice, a giving of oneself or 'Jivayajna' for which one receives true spiritual fulfilment. On a daily basis, devout pilgrims travel to temples across India to pay homage to their gods by making an offering to the temple. Worshippers donate objects such as gold trinkets, personal possessions or their hair, a symbolic offering to show their devotion to the deity. This ritual shaving of one's hair is known as tonsuring.

In the past, tonsuring was a symbol of repentance, a devotee would ask for forgiveness and their shaved head was a sign of starting a new life. Today, pilgrims make an oath with god and should their prayers be answered, they shave their heads as a precious sacrifice and sign of gratitude and faith.