Journey of an Extension

I found this remarkable series of newspaper articles from 2003 that traced the origins of human hair extensions. From the devout women in India who sacrifice their long hair at a Hindu temple, to the hair processing factories, and all the way to the corner beauty supply store and the braiding salon.

This is years old - but new to me.

It's really enlightening. It's a four-day written series, with a narrated slideshow (requires Shockwave). http://www.tennessean.com/special/hair/

There's also an audio recording of a roundtable discussion.