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Claims against Hairdressers

Hairdressers owe a duty of care towards their customers.

They should exercise reasonable skill and care whilst providing a hairdressing service, as required by the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.

This is essential particularly when applying chemicals and other hair products including colourants. Colourants should always be applied by and experienced stylist and a patch test undertaken to check for any adverse reaction.If the hairdresser fails to do this and you suffer an injury as a result then you will have a claim for compensation.

Unfortunately hairdressers are not regulated within the hairdressing industry and therefore you should always go to a reputable hairdresser who should have the required insurance cover.

If you have had any problems after visiting a hairdresser and have sustained burns to your scalp, or damage to your hair or swelling to your face you may have a claim.

Contact our friendly personal injury team at 01484 538421 to obtain free advice without obligation.
 

Recent cases

 

  • We have acted on behalf of a young girl who in preparation for her prom night went to a local hairdressers and had a full hair dye without first having a patch test. She suffered an allergic reaction to the dye, her scalp was painful and her face swelled beyond recognition. Her prom night was spoilt and she had to endure weeks of pain and discomfort. We successfully secured an out of court settlement, for £2000.