Stylist confirms truth behind Susana Giménez's platinum blonde hair extensions from albino women

A long-standing myth in Argentine entertainment circles has been confirmed: iconic TV host Susana Giménez indeed used hair from albino women to achieve her signature platinum blonde extensions. The revelation comes from Miguel Romano, Giménez's historical stylist, who detailed the unusual practice on the television program 'La mañana con Moria.'

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It is real.

Romano confirmed the veracity of the myth, explaining that albino women were paid substantially more for their hair, reportedly ten times the usual rate. His daughter, Paola Romano, added that the salon was often overwhelmed by the number of albino individuals who came weekly specifically to sell their hair for Giménez's extensions. This practice was known among those selling their hair, who would then charge a premium.

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The albinos came on their own because they were paid ten times more for the hair.

The process required hair to be at least 50 centimeters long, a length that typically takes about three years to grow. This raw material was not used in its pure form but was blended with other hair types to create the voluminous effect for which Giménez's hair was known. Romano acknowledged that significant sums were paid for this specific hair, emphasizing that it was a costly endeavor.

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We paid a fortune for that hair for Susana.

The topic has resurfaced due to a recent Netflix series about Moria Casán, another Argentine entertainment icon. The series includes a scene humorously depicting a salon encounter involving Giménez and Casán, where women with striking platinum blonde hair make an appearance, alluding to the well-known story of their origins.

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The rumor was circulating, so they came to sell it specifically and charged us quite a bit; it's not like they gave us the hair for free.