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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Heather Hollingsworth

Tresses of presidents, jewelry made from the locks of the dead find new homes as hair museum closes

Rehoming Hair - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands woven from the locks of the dead. There also are tresses purported to come from past presidents, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe and even Jesus.

For about 30 years, this hair art collection in the Kansas City suburb of Independence attracted an eclectic group of gawkers that included the likes of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne.

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