In a story that’s equal parts heartbreaking and jawâdropping, a teenage girl was left with no choice but to shave her head after a bully poured glue in her hair — and when the school punished the bully with a slap on the wrist, her mom’s revenge changed everything. Now, the matter has spiraled all the way into a courtroom.
What Happened
The victim, a high school student, was attacked by a classmate who snuck up behind her and put glue all over her hair.
The glue caused severe damage — so bad that her scalp was burned and the glue couldn’t simply be washed out without harming healthy hair or skin.
In order to deal with both the pain and the damage, she had to shave off the affected hair. The humiliation and emotional trauma of losing something so personal cut deeper than the physical pain.
School’s Response vs. Mother’s Reaction
When the school learned of the attack, the response was minimal. The bully was given a light punishment — maybe a short suspension or some inâschool discipline. But to many, that felt nowhere near enough for what was done.
That’s when the girl’s mom stepped in.
Refusing to stand by and accept what she saw as gross injustice, she started gathering evidence: photos, witness statements, maybe even medical records. She also launched a public campaign to hold the school accountable — demanding proper punishment for the bully and reforms to prevent this kind of thing happening again. Social media got involved. Local news reporters started asking questions.
The Case Goes to Court
Now, the mom has taken legal action. The case in court likely revolves around:
Assault / battery: The act of putting glue — especially glue that causes burns — might qualify under criminal assault or civil liability laws.
Negligence: The school’s handling of the incident could also be under scrutiny. Did they have policies to protect students? Did they respond appropriately once the incident was reported?
Emotional distress: Her daughter’s suffering — both physical and psychological — is part of what the lawsuit argues needs compensation or at least acknowledgment.
The Verdicts & Reactions
In court, it was revealed that the girl suffered physical injury and emotional damage. The judge was visibly moved during testimony.
The mom’s revenge — her refusal to be silenced — has won public support. Many in the community sided with her, calling out the school for failing to protect students and the bully for acting with impunity.
The bully’s defense is expected to argue either it was “just a prank gone wrong” or that the glue was used without malicious intent. But medical reports and testimony from the victim make that difficult to defend credibly.
Why This Resonates
Because hair is deeply personal. Losing it isn’t just a haircut. It’s identity, confidence, dignity.
Because bullying is often minimized. This case forces people to reckon with how someone’s cruelty can have longâlasting real harm.
Because it shows the power of a parent refusing to let the system sweep a wrong under the carpet. Sometimes justice needs someone to stand up loudly.