Why Women in Myanmar Sell Their Hair

Long hair is culturally considered as a badge of beauty in Myanmar, and has profound religious significance.
For many women, having short hair can be embarrassing or even shameful and yet Myanmar is the world’s third largest exporter of human hair.
So what’s driving these women to part with their precious tresses?
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