Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Chinese Man's Detox Spending Leads to Pain, No Refund
Imagine a man in China went to a hair salon promising to make him healthier.
He spent a huge amount of money on treatments like enemas and massages.
The salon kept asking him to pay more.
After a while, he got sick, and when he asked for his money back, the salon said no.
The man then reported the salon because they didn't have permission to do those treatments, and now the police are looking into it.
A Chinese man spent approximately $600,000 on detox treatments at a hair salon.
The treatments included enemas, acupuncture, and massages, leading to health problems.
The man was pressured to repeatedly top up his account at the salon.
He experienced physical pain and sought a refund, which was denied.
Authorities launched an investigation into the salon's unlicensed medical practices.
- Who
- A man surnamed Cheng and a hair salon.
- What
- A man spent a large sum of money on unlicensed detox treatments at a hair salon, leading to health issues and a denial of refund.
- When
- Over two years, starting in April 2023.
- Where
- Hefei, Anhui province, China.
- Why
- The man sought wellness services, and the salon allegedly engaged in unlicensed medical practices, resulting in health problems and financial loss.
The Man
The Salon
Fraud/Health Concerns
The Man
The salon engaged in deceptive practices and caused health issues.
The Salon
N/A
Refund Request
The Man
The man seeks a refund for the services which caused pain.
The Salon
N/A
- Total Spending
- ~$600,000 (Rs 5 Crore)
- Location
- Hefei, Anhui province, China
- Treatments
- Enemas, acupuncture, massages, "skin-breaking needle detox", "belly dampness removal"
- Complaint
- Unlicensed medical practices, denial of refund
- Account Top-up (Jan)
- 388,000 yuan (US$54,000)