Salon chain HairFun admits to unfair practices targeting elderly customers
A hair salon chain has admitted to unethical business practices that preyed on the elderly. Investigations by Singapore's consumer watchdog found that HairFun salons lured customers above the age of 55 with free or cheap haircuts. It then charged them for services they did not ask for. More than 30 complaints were lodged. HairFun has since admitted its wrongdoings and refunded about S$12,500 to almost all of those affected. Eugene Chow reports.
A hair salon chain has admitted to unethical business practices that preyed on the elderly. Investigations by Singapore's consumer watchdog found that HairFun salons lured customers above the age of 55 with free or cheap haircuts. It then charged them for services they did not ask for. More than 30 complaints were lodged. HairFun has since admitted its wrongdoings and refunded about S$12,500 to almost all of those affected. Eugene Chow reports.
