UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 – The hair treatment industry is an industry which does not have a high degree of regulation – if at all. Whilst the industry has seen a rising number of individuals opting for treatment on a regular basis, not all of the people who perform hair treatments are really qualified. In fact, most of them are unskilled and do not have the proper knowledge to carry out certain procedures, especially when they have to use chemicals and dyes.

The lack of regulation – and the technicians’ lack of skill – can be a major cause of injury and hair or scalp damage, as confirmed by an experienced solicitor like Joanne Du Plessis. As Joanne Du Plessis explains, “Hair injuries are most frequently caused by errors by inexperienced junior stylists or faulty equipment. Hair colouring, bleaching, tinting, perming or extension chemicals and toxins can cause allergic reactions or hair loss if left in the hair for too long or mixed to the wrong strength. Temporary or permanent baldness and scarring to the scalp can be caused by chemical reactions to hair care products. The reaction to the products can be immediate or in the form of gradual hair loss (such as in the case of ‘over processed’ permed hair).”

Joanne Du Plessis also mentions other injuries, such as cuts as well as burns, cause by the stylist or by the stylist’s use of equipment which is faulty. Ms. Du Plessis further adds, “The lack of statutory regulation in this rapidly growing industry is a major contributor to this issue as there is nothing to stop poorly trained or inexperienced hair stylists from starting to offer hairdressing services.”

So what can a person who suffers hair or scalp damage do? What can an individual who has a lack of knowledge of the law do to seek compensation for their injury? Fortunately, Joanne Du Plessis has the answer; she is, after all, well-versed in hair damage claims and other types of beauty claims. Making a claim is indeed a lot easier with experts like Joanne Du Plessis on one’s side.

About the company: Joanne Du Plessis is a renowned solicitor specialising in claims for personal injury such as laser burn claims, hair damage claims, cosmetic surgery claims, and more. For more information on hair damage claims and compensation, visit the Joanne Du Plessis website.