Hairstylist Chrissy Rasmussen Faces TikTok Backlash Over $4,000 Hair Controversy

Chrissy Rasmussen, the force behind Hair by Chrissy, achieved widespread internet recognition before a surge of viral TikTok controversies swept the platform.

The seasoned hairstylist — boasting over 27 years of professional experience — is the owner of Habit Salon, which operates locations in both Arizona and California, serving as a sought-after destination for prominent influencers and well-known celebrities alike.

Rasmussen garnered significant media attention in November when a content creator, known online as @NotFamous808, detailed an alleged negative encounter at the salon, claiming, among other things, that she was charged more than $4,000 for her hair, which the hairstylist purportedly had minimal involvement with.

The video, which has accumulated over 28 million views, has incited criticism from social media users who contend the cost is excessive — particularly given Rasmussen's alleged limited presence during the service.

While Rasmussen has not yet directly addressed the controversy, she appeared to respond through a series of videos posted to her TikTok Story, sharing a clip of herself working on extensions before stepping away and having an employee complete the task. “Chrissy doing hair,” the video was captioned. Us Weekly contacted Rasmussen for a statement.

Continue reading below to discover more about Rasmussen:

Who Is Hair by Chrissy’s Chrissy Rasmussen?

Rasmussen has been active in the profession for nearly three decades. Reflecting on her professional journey, Rasmussen explained in an Iles Formula Q&A that she had considered pursuing a career in the hair industry — a notion her friend helped solidify.

“One day my friend called me and said she was signing up for hair school, so I thought to myself … ‘why not.’ So to be honest I fell into it by chance,” she recounted. “Quickly after graduating from school, I found that there is so much satisfaction in working with people and helping people become more confident.”

She continued, “I would not say this is easy, but it is well worth it. I have been told and I love the analogy that hair dressing is a 4 year degree. Meaning, you are in school for 2 years, 3rd year you are assisting and working long hours but learning a lot. Then your 4th year, often stylists get on the floor, but it is still a year of learning. Then it is truly starting that 5th year after your 4 year degree where you feel comfortable and start to build a clientele. In my case, I assisted for 3 years, but that was more common 20 years ago.”

What Services Does Hair by Chrissy’s Chrissy Rasmussen’s Salon Offer?

The salon provides services including hair shaping, extensions, and coloring. “Habit Salon has been trusted by tens of thousands of men and women to enhance their natural beauty through extensions plus our unique color and toning techniques,” a description on the website affirms.

Habit Salon also offers training sessions for aspiring hair stylists, where they can learn the “habit extension method” and other skills.

“While being in the hair industry for over 20 years we have learned what works for us and what hasn’t. Our belief here at Habit when it comes to any type of knowledge we obtain is sharing,” the website states. “We don’t believe we do it the right way, we believe how we do things works and if it works for us it could work for you. So our education is completely designed around sharing what works rather than lecturing or teaching in a traditional way.”

Who Are Hair by Chrissy’s Chrissy Rasmussen’s Celebrity Clients?

Rasmussen shares before-and-after videos of her clientele across her social media platforms, featuring prominent influencers such as Dixie D’Amelio, Allison Kuch and Bachelor Nation’s Madison Prewett.

Ariana Biermann of Next Gen NYC also showcased her hair transformation just days before BravoCon 2025. “Back to my roots @hairby_chrissy,” Biermann wrote via Instagram, accompanying it with a video of herself smiling with her revitalized hair.