Kicker - Bad hair day

NICK EICHER, HOST: A bad haircut prompted a court in India ordered a hair salon to pay a stiff fine for the offense.

A model alleged in court that the stylist at a salon in a hotel cut off her long locks against her wishes. That in turn caused her to lose modeling jobs for hair product companies.

She also claimed a subsequent free hair treatment damaged her scalp.

In September, a consumer affairs court ruled in the customer’s favor, saying it caused her emotional harm and hurt her career.

The owners of the salon may appeal the decision. But as of now, the bad haircut will cost them BIG. The court ordered fine:

$271,000!

New meaning for bad hair day.

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