Bald Patches caused by Hair Treatments

Hair dyeing and the use of hair extensions are two of the most common procedures in the UK that are causing baldness. Such damage to the scalp can be very emotionally humiliating and painful for women to suffer, so under the UK law, hairdressers are expected to carry out treatment in a professional and competent manner. If these standards have not been met, resulting in hair loss and baldness, they you are able to make a claim against them! 

Bald Patches Caused by Hair Extensions

Compensation for hair damage cause by extensions is common, as many hairdressers poorly apply these to the natural hair. Often an insufficient number of hair strands are used when sewing in hair extensions, meaning the natural hair will not be able to support the weight of the hair extensions, therefore pulling the hair out in clumps from the root. This usually takes around 5 weeks or so after the treatment has occurred, and could take anywhere between a few months to a few years for the hair to regrow fully. 

Compensation for Bald Patches Caused by Hair Dyeing

Hair dye causing baldness seems to be more common now-a-days, as a lot of hairdressers allow inexperienced junior practitioners to undertake this treatment. The chemical dye left on the hair too long is the most common cause of hair loss. Leaving the dye onto long caused the hair to become weak and brittle, therefore making it prone to breakage. Hair dye or bleach can also leak out of colouring foils and cause great damage to the roots and scalp, as well as a having an adverse reaction to the dye used, which requires immediate medical attention. 

Whether a procedure has been carried out incompetently, or a salon has failed to carry out a skin patch or hair strand test prior to a treatment, you can and should make a claim against them! For more information please visit this Beauty Treatment Website, as they have helped me in the past when I have suffered at the hand of a negligent professional.

Compensation for Hair Loss Caused By Bleaching

Hair loss from hair bleaching

Being blonde myself, I am no exception to the worry of hair loss from bleaching. Of course we all strive for individuality and uniqueness with our hair colour, length and style, but I am left to wonder is it really worth it? Men and Women all over the country are finally opening their eyes to the reality of bottle bleaching, and reflect on how in a short space of time the dramatic effects have struck. 

 

Do you know what is in hair bleach now-a-days? Hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide are an acidic chemical mixture that temporarily or permanently damages the hair follicles and roots. When these chemicals react together they work as a stripping agent that breaks down the
Melanin from your hair. (The pigment which gives your hair its natural colour) Once the hair is stripped back to its natural yellow state, the bleach continues to damage protein in the hair. Moisture is wicked away from the hair, leaving it extremely dry and brittle. If this toxic mixture is left on the hair for an excessive amount of time, this is when the hair become very fragile and will start to snap and fall out.

When a follicle has been severely damaged, there is a strong possibility that hair will no longer re-grow. A fully trained hairdresser must be cautious and confident as to how long the bleach should be left on your hair. If they misjudge the timing of the hair in conjunction to how dark your natural hair is, this is when you face a problem and irreversible damage may be done.

It is in the best interest of the client to perform a skin patch test before bleaching the hair. Unfortunately many hair salons fail to conduct this test on new clients, therefore resulting in bald patches caused by hair bleaching, allergic reactions, damage to the hair follicles and chemical burns. Clients have a legal right to expect that their treatment will be performed in a professional manner. If not, then they can claim compensation for hair loss due to such professional negligence.