Man Denied Refund After Expensive Hair Treatment Causes Scalp Bleeding

A Hongkonger who paid HK$88,000 for a hair growth treatment experienced scalp bleeding and was denied a refund. The treatment had promised 'visible effect after one session' but resulted in adverse effects.

16 Feb, 03:23 — 16 Feb, 03:23

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Hongkonger denied refund after HK$88,000 hair treatment causes scalp bleeding

A man who paid HK$88,000 (US$11,300) for a hair growth treatment that promised “visible effect after one session” has been denied a refund after experiencing persistent scalp bleeding and no improvement in density, according to Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog. The Consumer Council on Monday warned against exaggerated claims of effectiveness, after continuously receiving complaints about scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment and unsatisfactory results. Complaints related to hair...

By Matthew Cheng

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