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Francois Hollande Pays His Hairdresser A Six-Figure Salary And People Are Outraged

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The French are furious after they learned that their president pays his hairdresser a six-figure salary.

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Dubbed coiffeurgate, a government spokesman incited outrage when he confirmed that Francois Hollande pays “Olivier B.” nearly $11,000 a month to take care of his wispy, balding head. (RELATED: You Too Can Live Like Chelsea Clinton For A Mere $6 Million)

(Photo: Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images)

(Photo: Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images)

“I can understand the questions, I can understand that there are judgments,” government spokesman Stephane Le Foll said in a statement. “Everyone has their hair done, don’t they? This hairdresser had to abandon his salon and he’s on tap 24 hours a day.”

(Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

(Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Though the stylist also receives a housing allowance and other family benefits, the demands on him are so great that he has missed the births of his children, the Guardian noted Wednesday.

He also agreed to “maintain absolute secrecy about his work and any information he may have gathered both during and after his contract.”

Hollande has employed Olivier since he was elected to office in 2012. (RELATED: Hillary Clinton Wore A $13,000 Jacket While Speaking About Income Inequality)