I know of many people, including myself, that have invested in hair extensions as some point or another because they are simply not happy with the way their hair looks. Be that because it is too thin, too short, too curly or too straight, hair extensions can give you the look that you wish you had been born with – or alternatively they can also give you the type of hair you love in the magazines. However, although in the majority of cases the result can look fantastic, many people can end up suffering because of bad hair extensions.
There are two main ways that hair extensions can be fitted:
Bonded – this is where the “fake” hair is bonded onto the “real” hair with a sort of clasp (usually black).
Glue – this is where the “fake” hair is literally glued onto the “real” hair.
Both of these procedures can put immense strain on the natural hair bond as the root has to hold an amount of hair that it is not used too. Therefore hair loss can be quite a common occurrence but hair loss can also be a result of negligent fitting. Anyone who is putting hair extensions in should be properly trained to do so as there are certain things that can mean hair loss is extreme and also aggravation of the scalp.
For example;
- The bonds are fitted to too little hair- there should be a certain “ratio” of hair to the bond to ensure that it is correctly supported. Without this it is likely that the hair will just be ripped from the scalp.
- The glue used to fit the hair comes into contact with the scalp- usually glued extensions are done around an inch from the scalp- so if they are glued in right at the root you may have a reaction to the glue causing extreme discomfort.
These are the two main types of negligence that we commonly deal with here at The Injury Lawyers. However if you feel that you have suffered an injury due to hair extensions been fitted negligently it is always best to ring us and discuss the circumstances. Another main piece of evidence to gather for your case is photographs of your injuries as soon and as frequently as you can – whether that be the soreness of your scalp, bald patches or the hair that has fallen out itself.
One of the main problems with these claims though is that they are usually fitted by small companies that unfortunately may not have the assets or insurance to meet your claim and therefore this is something we would need to establish straight away. We understand it may be uncomfortable suing someone at your local hairdressers however if you are suffering from an injury you are more than entitled to do so and nobody should pressurise you to change your mind.
So if you wish to discuss your claim, contact us either by ringing our claims number or using our online chat facility (don’t worry, you chat with real people on the other end; not a computer!)
