Our hair is an important part of our identity, so when a hair product causes damage or a hairdressing accident happens, it can cause considerable emotional and physical distress.
Many people do not realise that allergic reactions to hair products or hair dyes can be considered a personal injury worthy of monetary compensation. Hair dyes and bleaching products contain a wide range of chemicals that can cause allergic reactions, skin irritation and other side effects including hair loss (and these are more common than you might think).
At Graham Coffey & Co, we have helped many individuals with their hair damage claims. Hairdressers, beauty salons and product manufacturers are well aware of the hazards involved in their work and therefore have a duty to practice safe business habits and protect consumers from the potentially harmful effects of chemical hair treatments. However, in the unfortunate case that they do not, we offer full-service representation to hold them accountable.
To start your hair damage claim today, get in touch with our team of solicitors by calling us on 0161 200 2999 or fill out our online enquiry form.
How can I claim for hair damage?
If you believe you are eligible to make a hair damage claim, it is important to collate the details of your experience. These may include:
- Records of where the injury/accident occurred
- Photos showing the damage incurred as well as photographs from before the incident and also any which shows the healing process
- Records of any medical treatment or attention you received for the injury
- Details of any witnesses to the incident - for example, of those who were in the salon and witnessed what happened
If you have suffered due to a hair product or negligent hairdressing treatment, then d call our team today for a free, no-obligation chat. We will be able to talk you through the hair damage claim process.
How we work
Once we have a full picture of the experience you have been through, we can then assess whether you have a case for hair damage compensation or not.
If we believe you have the grounds to make a hair damage claim, it will be your decision to go ahead and proceed. If you do go ahead, we will then assign you a designated hair damage solicitor from our team who will work on your case and be with you every step of the way.
Common types of hair damage claims
There are different types of accidents and injuries that can arise from using defective hair products or as the result of negligent hairdressing. These include:
- Serious burns caused by improper use of heated hair equipment (curling irons, flat irons, dryer hoods, hot rollers, etc.)
- Allergic reactions, commonly caused when a patch test did not take place prior to the treatment taking place
- Chemical burns
- Lacerations
- Lost or damaged hair
These injuries may be the result of poor preparation, inaccurate assessment and training, or a lack of testing for allergies. If you have sustained any of the above injuries due to hairdressing or a hair product, get in touch with our solicitors today to start your hair damage claim.