NJ Hair Stylist Pepper-Sprayed Client: Police

A New Jersey stylist has been accused of using more than hair spray on a client that didn't like their do.

Maryam Simpson, 35, of Belleville, was arrested Monday on assault and unlawful weapon possession charges after authorities said she pepper-sprayed a client.

Authorities said that Simpson, who advertises her services on Craigslist under the name "Freddy," allegedly sprayed a client when the client complained about not being satisfied with a cut. 

She then took off before police got on scene, but was tracked down and cuffed on Monday. 

Simpson is being held in lieu of $35,000 bail. 

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