Tragic mum's hair extension horror

Aug 31 2008 The Judge

HEARTBROKEN Jade Black spent £180 on hair extensions to give herself a lift after the death of her baby daughter.

Jade, 21, lost Lily at 11 days old to genetic disorder Turner syndrome.

But she claims mobile hairdresser Carol McCloskey made such a mess she had to pay £300 to have the extensions fixed.

Jade, of Sighthill, Edinburgh, said: "She knows what I've been through and doesn't give a damn.  She won't return my calls."

Jade met McCloskey - who came recommended by web firm Cinderella Hair - at the Woodside Bistro in Ingliston in July.

She said: "McCloskey said to meet her at a pub. It turned out she worked there and started doing my hair next to customers.

"She took me into the toilets but I couldn't see the back."

Van driver Jade was horrified when got home. She said: "It was shocking. It made me feel even worse."

She demanded a refund from McCloskey but got nowhere.

That's when she called me in.

I got on to McCloskey, who insisted Jade said she loved her hair before leaving the pub.

But she added: "I've sent her a cheque. I don't want hassle."

Now Jade can put it all behind her...and start to move on.