Hairdresser attacked by customer's relatives in Kahramanmaras, Turkey

On September 18, 2026, a violent altercation took place at a hair salon in the Kahramanmaras province of Turkey. The owner, Duygu Mert, reported that a customer identified by the initials E.G. became dissatisfied with a haircut performed on her child. Following a disagreement, Mert offered to refund the customer and suggested she seek services elsewhere. The customer initially left the premises but returned shortly after with a group of relatives.

The situation escalated into a physical assault against Mert, who stated that she was kicked while on the ground and dragged by her hair in front of her own daughter. The incident, which also resulted in property damage to the salon's equipment, was captured by security cameras. Mert has since filed an official complaint against the attackers. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, as the legal process moves forward to address the assault and the vandalism caused during the confrontation.