Why Solicitors Experts In Hairdressing Accidents Are Necessary For Injured People To Obtain Compensation
Accidents and injuries at hair salons are far more common than most people imagine.The fact that the hairdressing industry is lightly regulated means that standards at the estimated 35,000 hair salons across the UK vary widely.The industry has evolved and expanded considerably in recent years, as more hair styling treatments have become available, and due to the fact that from an ever younger age people are prepared to spend money to look their best.There are dangers associated with almost every type of hair styling treatment, including bleaching, dyeing, perking and straightening.Injuries may be related to chemicals contained in products used during these treatments, or be simply due to human error on the part of the hair stylist.The salon itself may also be negligent in failing to conduct the necessary pre-treatment skin patch and/or hair strand tests on new clients.
Hair styling products and solutions often contain acidic chemicals which may damage skin and hair if they are applied incorrectly.Chemicals may be spilled onto areas of sensitive skin on the scalp causing burns.This may cause hair loss due to the hair follicles and roots being destroyed.Hair treatment solutions may be mixed incorrectly, and may be too strong for a client’s hair.Otherwise the solution may be left in the hair for too long, causing it to dry out excessively.In both cases, once the solution is removed, the hair may begin to fall out immediately, or in the day or two following the treatment.Clients may also be allergic to chemicals contained in hair styling products and solutions.This is why salons should always conduct skin patch tests on new clients.Allergic reactions can be particularly in severe in some cases, and may involve breathing difficulties, hair loss and facial swelling.
Human error on the part of hair stylists is the most common cause of injuries at hair salons.During a simple hair cut scissors may slip and cut the skin.Cuts to the ears or moles on the skin will often bleed profusely, and may lead to unsightly scarring in the long term.Burn injuries are regularly caused when hot or toxic solutions are spilled on the skin, or if for example during a hair straightening treatment when hot irons come into contact with the skin.Temporary or permanent hair loss may also be the result of a hair stylist’s negligence, and this can have severe emotional repercussions for a person injured in this manner.Hair salon staff are all too frequently distracted while carrying out treatments, or may simply be too inexperienced or insufficiently qualified to perform them competently.As treatments at hair salons have become more and more complicated, so the potential for accidents has increased commensurately.
Hair salons have a duty of care to their clients, and are responsible for both the safety of their premises and the actions of their staff.It is essential that hair strand and skin patch tests are carried out where necessary before hair styling treatments are performed on new clients.A recent survey of Britain’s largest cities indicated that the majority of salons fail in this regard.Following an injury at a hair salon it is important to speak with a specialist hair solicitor who can advise on the possibility of making a claim for compensation.Injuries at hair salons can have various dimensions apart from physical pain and suffering.Burns to the face or scalp and resulting hair loss can make a person extremely self conscious and embarrassed.They may require time off work or be forced to miss planned special events.The costs of medical treatment and loss of earnings will both be taken into consideration when calculating compensation awards, along with the physical and emotional repercussions of the injury.
Bartletts Solicitors have expert Hair Lawyers that claim compensation for any type of treatment that has caused pain and disappointment at the hairdresser. Our specialist Hair Solicitors will claim compensation for cosmetic and beauty treatment injuries on a no win no fee basis meaning that if you win your claim you will keep 100% of damages awarded.
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