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Behind the scenes of the hair extension industry, and stopping the cowboy builders

Duration:
55 minutes
First broadcast:
Monday 05 November 2012

Ever wondered where the hair in hair extensions comes from? Or how much cash you could get for your own hair? We look behind the scenes in the world of hair extensions. What are the risks? What are the different types? Is the demand for hair extensions putting up the price of wigs on the NHS?

New pro-biotic formula baby milk is being sold in the UK which tells parents to make up the formula at lower temperatures than government guidelines. Is it safe? We find out.

And - if you want to hire a builder for your home extension, it's time to stop dreaming and start being more hard-headed. We have advice on how not to be ripped off by rogue builders.

Presenter: Julian Worricker
Producer: Paul Waters.

Chapters

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  • How not to get ripped off by builders

    Around 85,000 complaints are made about building work in homes each year, according to the Office of Fair Trading. It seems despite all the warnings and the TV programmes highlighting the issue, we’re still being taken in by the rogue end of the market. Clive Holland, presenter of Cowboy Trap on BBC One discussed his new book called “House and Home – Making the Best of your Property” and gives advice on how not to be ripped off.  Step one, stop dreaming and start having a more business-like approach

    http://www.cliveholland.co.uk/

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