Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

You and Yours

Magazines & Reviews

Factual: Consumer

BBC Radio 4 FM

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

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

05/11/2012

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Behind the scenes of the hair extension industry, and stopping the cowboy builders

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

Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Featuring a look behind the scenes of the hair extension industry, and how to protect yourself from cowboy builders.

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.

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

You and Yours

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

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4