Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Man Loses $600K to Unlicensed Salon Treatments, Suffers Health Issues
A man was tricked into spending a lot of money at a hair salon in China on treatments that weren't supposed to be done there.
The people working at the salon made him feel bad if he didn't buy more services.
He spent a lot of money on treatments, and instead of getting better, he got sick.
When he asked for his money back, they said no, and now the authorities are investigating.
A man spent approximately $600,000 on unlicensed detox treatments at a hair salon.
Salon staff pressured him into purchasing services over two years, starting in April 2023.
He received treatments like enemas and acupuncture, which caused him health issues.
The treatments were marketed with promises of weight loss and improved appearance.
After experiencing health problems, the man requested a refund, which the salon denied.
- Who
- A man named Cheng and a hair salon.
- What
- A man was defrauded by a hair salon that provided unlicensed treatments and pressured him into spending a large amount of money.
- When
- The events occurred over two years, starting in April 2023.
- Where
- Hefei, China
- Why
- The man sought treatments from the salon, which exploited him financially with unlicensed procedures.
Victim's Perspective
Salon's Perspective
Salon Practices
Victim's Perspective
Exploitation and deception by salon staff, causing financial loss and health problems.
Salon's Perspective
N/A
Refund Dispute
Victim's Perspective
The man's demand for a refund due to the salon's unlicensed and harmful practices.
Salon's Perspective
N/A
- Amount Spent
- ~$600,000 USD (4.3 million yuan)
- Location
- Hefei, China
- Treatments
- Enemas, acupuncture, and skin-breaking needle detox
- Health Impact
- Chronic diarrhea and skin issues
- Start Date
- April 2023
- Reported by
- South China Morning Post
