Talk about a weighty issue: When Michelle Fonville got the bill for her beauty treatment at a local nail salon, she also got a rude surprise — a $5 surcharge. The salon manager said it was to compensate for chairs broken by overweight customers. “I was humiliated,” Fonville said. Beauty salon - Beauty - Health - Shopping - Cosmetics
Nail Salon Charges $5 Extra For Being Overweight
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