Chinese Man Spends $600,000 on Unlicensed Detox Treatments at Hair Salon
A man in China has revealed that he spent over approximately $600,000 (Rs 5 Crore) at a hair salon over two years on unlicensed detox and wellness treatments. These treatments included enemas, acupuncture, and massages which allegedly led to health problems.
The Story Unfolds
The man, surnamed Cheng, from Hefei in Anhui province, met a salon manager in April 2023 who invited him to a new branch opening. There, another manager persuaded him to try a massage and induced him into purchasing beauty services using an account top-up system.
Cheng claims he was continuously pressurized to top up his account during subsequent visits. Eventually, he began to experience physical discomfort from the treatments and was refused a refund by the salon, causing an uproar on social media.
“They were all young boys and girls, kneeling and pleading poverty, saying they couldn’t even pay rent, relying on customers to support their families. Older beauticians in the vicinity would consistently push customers to top up, mentioning that staff earned commissions based on their performance,” Cheng shared with SCMP.
Over the span of two years, Cheng spent more than 4.3 million yuan on various “wellness” services, including treatments like “skin-breaking needle detox” and multiple enema sessions advertised as “bowel cleansing.”
Exorbitant Costs
He mentioned that a single course of enema treatment alone cost around 300,000 yuan (US$42,000). Other services included massages priced at 500-600 yuan per body area and “belly dampness removal” sessions that ranged between 1,000 to 2,000 yuan each.
Records revealed that one top-up in January alone amounted to 388,000 yuan (US$54,000), and by March 30, his account balance surpassed 1.7 million yuan.
Health Issues Arise
Cheng underwent treatments at a salon that promised weight loss and rejuvenation. However, he encountered health problems such as diarrhea and unhealed needle marks. Upon discovering the salon’s lack of medical credentials, he requested a refund but was turned down. Cheng reported the incident to authorities, prompting an investigation into the salon’s alleged unlicensed medical practices.
