Influencer's 1,000-Follower 'Exposure' Sparks Lash Payment Standoff
A beautician was left baffled when a client, identifying as an influencer with fewer than 1,000 followers, declined to pay for her £50 lash and brow treatment, asserting that her planned Instagram post would provide ample exposure. The client, who had not mentioned any promotional arrangement prior, seemed shocked when the beautician stood firm on receiving payment.
Despite the client's insistence that her social media post would benefit the business, the beautician highlighted the lack of prior agreement and the client's modest following. The situation underscores the growing trend of individuals leveraging minimal online presence to solicit free services, often leading to disputes over the actual value of such 'exposure.'
Ultimately, the client paid the £50 fee but subsequently blocked the beautician on all social media platforms, leaving behind a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of assuming influence equates to entitlement.
