Swedish Barber Behind Bars After Butchering Greta Thunberg’s Haircut

A Swedish barber was detained in Stockholm after delivering a haircut to former climate activist Greta Thunberg that left her looking like the victim of a malicious prank.

The barber, whose name remains undisclosed, was handcuffed and led to a police car following complaints that Thunberg’s new hairstyle was an affront to both aesthetics and her upcoming humanitarian mission.

Thunberg is preparing to travel to Gaza to deliver food aid to civilians facing starvation due to Israel’s ongoing blockade and military actions, which have severely restricted access to basic necessities.

Her plans have been upended by a haircut so disastrous it’s been dubbed a “mullet massacre,” with uneven bangs and jagged sides that some say make her resemble a mythical creature, while others argue it’s more offensive than her climate protests.

“This is an insult to every barber who takes their craft seriously,” said Karl Gustavsson, a local salon owner who saw the aftermath. “It’s not just a bad cut, it’s a public safety hazard.”

The fiasco unfolded at a modest Stockholm barbershop, where Thunberg reportedly asked for a simple trim.

Witnesses claim the barber worked with suspicious enthusiasm, emerging with a smirk that suggested intent. Authorities have not confirmed motives, but online conspiracies insist the barber was part of a covert operation to discredit Thunberg before her Gaza mission.

Some forums allege ties to anti-humanitarian groups, though no proof exists. Thunberg has been forced to hold press conferences with the mangled haircut, which features a lopsided fringe and erratic layers.

Her team has been unable to secure immediate fixes from top stylists, leaving her to face the public with what many call a visual catastrophe. Despite this, Thunberg remains focused on her goal of delivering aid to Gaza, where thousands are suffering from food shortages amid the conflict.

“My mission is to help people starving in Gaza, not to worry about my appearance,” Thunberg said at a recent press event, tugging a scarf over her uneven hair. “But it’s hard to be taken seriously when your head looks like a failed art project.”

The barber faces charges of public disturbance and reckless endangerment, with potential penalties including fines and community service. Stockholm police have heightened security around local salons, citing fears of copycat attacks.

Meanwhile, Thunberg’s haircut has become a global joke, with edited images casting her as a fantasy elf or a 1980s hairband reject. The incident has sparked debates about whether such a haircut constitutes a deliberate act of sabotage.

“This has nothing to do with hair. They are deliberately undermining a humanitarian cause,” said Elsa Nilsson, a Stockholm resident who launched a petition to revoke the barber’s license.

“Greta’s trying to save lives, and this barber made her a laughingstock.”

As Thunberg prepares for her Gaza trip, her team is exploring hats and headscarves to salvage her image.

The barber, now in custody, has declined to comment, though his lawyer claims it was an innocent error.

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