Two Women Pull Off Elaborate Makeup Scam at UK Beauty Clinic

In a shocking incident at a UK beauty clinic, two women successfully deceived the salon into providing expensive treatments without payment. Claiming to be mother and daughter, they racked up a bill of nearly £49,000 before executing a clever escape. The salon owner, Jade Adams, who has been in the beauty business for 18 years, expressed her disbelief at such a brazen act of fraud. She has since reported the incident to the police and shared the story on social media to warn others. With a photo of one of the women in hand, Jade hopes to identify them and prevent future scams. This incident highlights the lengths some will go to for beauty without the cost.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2026, 19:38 IST

Women Deceive Beauty Salon for Expensive Treatments

Visiting a beauty salon to enhance one's appearance is a common desire among women, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. This was the case for two women who managed to receive expensive beauty treatments without paying a single penny. The owner of the salon is now on the lookout for these individuals.

A Costly Makeup Experience

This unusual incident took place in the UK, where 28-year-old Jade Adams operates a beauty clinic named Jade Louise Aesthetics. Jade took to social media to share the story of these two fraudulent women who had booked an appointment at her salon.

Claiming to be mother and daughter, they indulged in various treatments, including makeup and Botox, racking up a bill of £48,942. However, when it came time to settle the bill, the duo cleverly executed their escape. One woman sat in the waiting room while the other claimed she was going to get payment from her companion, leaving her coat behind to give the impression she would return.

The Great Escape

Unfortunately, both women quietly slipped away from the waiting area, leaving the salon with a significant loss. Jade, who has been in the beauty business for 18 years, expressed her disbelief at such a deceitful act, stating she had never encountered anything like it in her career and felt very disheartened.

Jade also mentioned that the women's manner of speaking suggested they were from a particular background. Other professionals in the beauty industry informed her that there may be more women from the same family who have been pulling similar scams for years. Fortunately, Jade had taken a photo of one of the women, which she shared on social media along with the full story to help others recognize them and avoid falling victim to their tricks.

Additionally, Jade has filed a report with the police regarding the fraud, and they are currently investigating based on her information and the photo.