Hair

Thieves Steal $80K Worth of Human Hair From Beauty Supply Store

By Nick Greene Mon., Apr. 25 2011 at 6:41 PM
Categories: Chicago, Crime, Hair, Nick Greene, Robbers

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Thieves broke into a Chicago beauty supply store on Easter and made off with almost $80,000 worth of human hair. The Tribune reports that the robbers pried open a metal door at the shop's rear and targeted the most expensive brands of hair once inside. Jay Han, the owner of Beauty One, said the men knew what they were doing. "They know, because they have a wife and they know what they do to beautify their hair styles and how they invest their money to buy hair." Police are combing through surveillance footage because that is a pun. [Chicago Tribune]

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Han, 52, who has had the shop in the same location for more than six years said he believes the thieves knew just how valuable the hair could be on the black market.

The tresses, which are packaged with brand names like Indi-Remy, Saga Hair and Bohyme Hair, are used to braid hair and for hair extensions especially in the African-American community, said Han.

He said the thieves targeted the most expensive brands which are more durable and comfortable and left behind poorer quality synthetic locks. They also made off with other hair products.

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