We all visit hair and beauty salons to have treatments using numerous different products on our hair and bodies with the aim of keeping ourselves looking good. However, you may not have considered what to do if it all goes wrong.

If we were to think about the number of different things that could go wrong during the course of our beauty treatments we would no doubt be frightened into not having them at all. In the vast majority of cases beauty treatments are performed correctly and we leave the salon happy. However, there are cases where treatments can go wrong.

Allergic reactions:

Care should always be taken by salons before applying hair dye or products to the skin. Hair salons should always insist on a patch test being done prior to any treatments, to rule out any allergic reaction to the product they intend to use. Beauty salons should also complete a thorough health check with you identifying any allergies or illnesses that may be affected by the product that they intend to use on your skin. Claims can also arise where hair extensions are negligently applied.

Burns:

Burns caused by hot wax or lasers are a common injury which can be sustained during the process of unwanted hair removal.

Hair stylists and beauty therapists have a duty to perform the desired treatment to such a standard as would be expected by their peers and other professionals in their field. Therefore if they fail to do this and as a result you sustain a personal injury then you may have a claim for negligence.

It is important that you seek legal advice if you have experienced negligence following a visit to a beauty salon or hairdressers. Quality Solicitors Oliver & Co. can advise you on making a claim.