Claire, a solitary and disturbed hairstylist in Kansas City, leads a secret life marked by violence and obsession. By day, she runs a modest salon, garnering the trust of her clients through her professional demeanor. After hours, she descends into a darker world, targeting her female clients to satisfy her gruesome fixation with their lives and identities. Stealing their scalps, Claire concocts a chilling ritual, wearing them to temporarily adopt the lives she yearns for but can never truly have. This gruesome practice stems from Claire's deep-seated insecurities and psychological instability, manifesting in her envy and loneliness.

Her life takes an unexpected turn when Olivia, a regular client who is planning her wedding, approaches Claire for more personal grooming services. Eager to escape her isolated existence, Claire is drawn to Olivia's confident and vibrant personality. As the two women spend more time together, Claire struggles to keep her dark impulses in check. Her desire to integrate into Olivia's seemingly perfect life intensifies, leading to an escalating conflict between her yearning for connection and the violent tendencies she can't control.