Salon Showdown In Alabama Ends Unexpectedly When Police Arrive To Sort Out A Payment Fight

An Alabama salon owner and two stylists face arrest for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a client over a disagreement concerning the charges for braiding services. This incident erupted from a now-famous video depicting the owner gripping a client’s newly braided hair, demanding a payment of $250 before allowing her to leave.Jessica Odom shared her experience on TikTok detailing her visit to the Birmingham salon, Mama Gifted Hands. She included screenshots of her text conversation with the salon owner regarding the pricing for her boho knotless braids, initially quoted at $200, with additional charges depending on hair length.Initially pleased with the service, Odom's experience soured following a heated altercation after she paid. The footage shows Odom being restrained by both the owner and a stylist as she attempted to leave, despite her claims of a confirmed price. Eventually, police arrived, leading to the arrest of the three women for first-degree kidnapping and third-degree assault. They remain jailed on a $500 bond.