India, known for its wigs and hair extensions, holds the title of the world’s largest exporter of human hair, with Indonesia and China following closely. However, India is facing a decline in processing jobs as a result of rampant smuggling of human hair to China via Bangladesh and Myanmar. This issue has become a headache for border forces as it affects the profits of the human-hair trade industry. The article explores the economic impact of this trade disruption on India and highlights the challenges faced by the country in tackling this smuggling issue.