BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — A 19-year-old Maryland hairstylist who went viral after a disturbing video showed her dragging a 15-year-old client across the floor of her salon has officially been convicted of assault, and now faces up to 10 years in prison, according to court documents and local reports.
The video — which has gained more than 54 million views online — captured the young stylist pulling the teenage girl by her hair and dragging her several feet across the salon’s floor during a violent outburst that shocked viewers nationwide.
Disturbing Incident Caught on Camera
The viral clip, first shared in 2023, begins with a heated verbal argument between the stylist and her underage client. Moments later, it escalates as the hairstylist grabs the girl by her hair, throws her to the floor, and drags her toward the door while yelling.
Other individuals in the salon can be heard shouting in the background as the girl pleads for the assault to stop. The incident quickly spread online, prompting widespread condemnation and a call for accountability.
Court Conviction and Possible Sentence
Following an investigation, prosecutors charged the hairstylist with second-degree assault and child abuse. During trial, her defense argued that she acted in self-defense, claiming the teenager had become combative…