Leila's Hair Museum
Independence, Missouri
Yes, you read that correctly. Founded by a former hairdresser in 1986, Leila's Hair Museum is a unique celebration of a lost art — making jewelry and artworks using human hair. Among the collection, which includes hundreds of wreaths and thousands of pieces of jewelry, you'll find piece containing hairs from presidents, celebrities, and royalty — including the King of Pop. Considering that items made from hair went out of style with the end of the Victorian period, many of the items are quite old, as is the proprietor — but if you're at all curious about such things, it's well worth the trip. [Scouted by Samantha]
Photos: Adam Green
