Poor Women selling their Hair for Extensions

Poor Women selling their Hair for Extensions

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

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The video explores the market for Virgin Slavic hair, highlighting its high value due to its untreated and uncolored nature. Tatiana Karelina, a UK-based hair extension expert, sources hair from Russia, where women sell their hair due to financial needs. The video discusses client perceptions in London, the economic impact on Russian women, and how market dynamics are shifting as Russia prospers, affecting the value of hair from the Soviet era.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason women in Russia sell their hair?

To follow a trend

To change their hairstyle

To meet financial needs

To donate to charity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Tatiana Karelina?

A Russian hair dealer

A UK-based hair extension expert

A Moscow salon owner

A hair dye manufacturer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Tatiana's clients in London generally feel about the origin of the hair?

They refuse to use it

They have a rough idea and are generally okay with it

They have no idea

They are very concerned

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the price difference for a ponytail from Russia to a London salon?

£500 to £1000

£100 to £200

£600 to £1200

£300 to £800

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the prosperity in Russia affected the hair extension market?

Increased the demand for hair

Increased the quality of hair

Made hair less valuable due to more access to styling products

Decreased the availability of hair

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