Detroit Hairdresser Accused of Pulling Gun on Client Over Payment Dispute

Woman says confrontation escalated after she refused to pay higher price for service.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A Detroit woman named Robin Phillips says a hairdresser she visited pulled a gun on her and her family after a dispute over the cost of the hair service. Phillips says the confrontation started when the hairdresser demanded a higher price than what was advertised, and it escalated when the hairdresser threatened to cut her daughter's hair and then retrieved an AR-15 rifle, telling Phillips she would "bury" her over $10. Phillips reported the incident to the Detroit police.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the potential for routine business disputes to quickly turn violent, especially when firearms are involved. It also raises concerns about the safety of personal service providers operating out of private residences and the need for clear pricing and customer service policies to avoid such confrontations.

The details

According to Phillips, she went to the hairdresser's home with her boyfriend and daughter expecting to pay a discounted rate, but was told she would have to pay more. Phillips says she ended up paying the higher price, but the hairdresser then threatened to cut her daughter's hair and grabbed a pair of scissors. The hairdresser then allegedly went upstairs, retrieved an AR-15 rifle, and told Phillips she would "bury" her over $10. Phillips and her family were able to leave the home safely and she later filed a report with the Detroit police.

  • The incident occurred on March 9, 2026.

The players

Robin Phillips

A Detroit woman who says she was the victim of the gun threat by the hairdresser.

The Hairdresser

A Detroit-based hairdresser who allegedly pulled a gun on Phillips and her family over a payment dispute.

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What they’re saying

“She had the scissors in her hands, she already had scissors in hand. She said, 'If you don't pay me, then I'm going to cut your daughter's hair,'”

— Robin Phillips (fox2detroit.com)

“I will shoot you. She was saying that, yeah, she said, 'I will bury you over $10.'”

— Robin Phillips (fox2detroit.com)

What’s next

Phillips has filed a report with the Detroit police, who are investigating the incident. The hairdresser's actions could potentially lead to criminal charges.

The takeaway

This confrontation underscores the need for clear communication and conflict resolution between service providers and customers, as well as the dangers that can arise when disputes escalate to the point of threats and the use of weapons. It serves as a reminder of the importance of de-escalation and maintaining safety in personal service transactions.