The incident happened the Rich and Famous hair Salon in Zimbabwe, and according to reports, the victim, identified as Nothando, had gone to the salon with her boyfriend, who left when she was getting her hair done.

He allegedly promised to come back and pay for the hair, but never showed up again. Nothando reportedly tried escaping, but her plot was foiled as she was caught and the weave was cut by the hairdresser identified as Pamela. She also got a beating from the hairdressers.