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A visit to the hairdresser is expected to be a pleasurable experience but there are a number of situations in a salon which could lead to personal injury and a product liability claim if the stylist or proprietor is lax about safety issues.
Although there are risks from the use of hot water, sharp scissors and the usual slip, trip and fall hazards, probably the most serious chance of harm is from the chemicals used for dyeing and tinting.
Colouring is a common procedure undertaken by both men and women to enhance their appearance but, in order to achieve the best effect, strong chemicals and bleaching agents have to be applied to the hair and underlying skin.
To avoid an allergic reaction or the possibility of burns, the hairdresser should make sure the solution is safe to use before it is applied. Apart from mixing it correctly, to ensure the customer will not suffer adversely, a skin patch test must be conducted on an area such as the back of the neck and a hair strand checked with the solution before the colour is applied all over.
Temporary and permanent scalp damage with blisters, swelling around the eyes, nausea and itchiness are all symptoms which may arise from hairdressing accidents and should be avoided if sufficient care is taken by management and staff at the salon.
As well as the pain caused by this type of accident, customers may also suffer psychologically from their appearance having changed abnormally, perhaps leading to them not being able to work or enjoy a social life until the head and hair recover.
In same way that a victim of an accident in a public place, such as a slip in a supermarket, is likely to be entitled to a compensation payment through the store's insurers, a reputable hairdresser with an established salon in the high street will be registered with the local authority in whose area it operates and have suitable insurance cover.
By using a professional hairdresser, who has been competently trained, a customer is less likely to incur an injury when having a hair dyeing treatment but mistakes can occur, especially if a new product with a different formula is being used, and it is up to the salon to keep to the highest possible standards to reduce any staff negligence.
YouClaim solicitor for a product liability claim
If you have suffered from a hairdressing accident, one of YouClaim's personal injury solicitors will be happy to advise if you have the basis for making a product liability claim against the salon.
Thanks to the internet, wherever you live in the UK, our lawyers are within reach. Their work is monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you have the assurance of knowing any legal advice and representation is offered by experienced people who have your interests at heart.
In many instances, we are able to use the no win no fee system to help you and, at all times, we pledge to explain every procedure in plain English.
To find out more about our special product liability compensation claim service, you can start an e-chat, complete the online claim form shown on this page on call our freephone number 0800 10 757 95.
