Hairdressing Injury Claims Solicitors
Injured at a hair salon? You could be owed £10,000s in compensation. Speak to our specialist solicitors today about your hairdressing injury claim.
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Meet Our Hairdressing Injury Claim Solicitors
Stonehewer Moss are trusted solicitors with a proven track record in securing compensation for hairdressing injury claims. We offer a No Win No Fee service and a free consultation to help you understand your legal options.
Our team is friendly, experienced, and accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), reflecting our commitment to expert, client-focused legal support.
What Can You Claim for After a Hairdressing Injury?
If you’ve suffered an injury due to negligent hairdressing treatment, you may be entitled to claim compensation for more than just physical harm. Many people experience emotional distress, embarrassment, or even long-term hair or scalp damage that requires specialist treatment. The law allows you to claim for both the physical and financial impact of what happened, provided the hairdresser or salon failed in their duty of care.
Types of Losses You May Be Compensated For
Compensation can include the cost of medical care, corrective hair treatments, and any income lost due to time off work. In some cases, long-term conditions such as traction alopecia or chemical burns may result in future treatment costs or permanent disfigurement, all of which can be factored into your claim. The amount awarded will depend on the severity of your injury and how it has affected your life.
Injuries Caused by Salon Negligence
Hairdressing and beauty treatments come with risks when not carried out safely or professionally. Clients can suffer a wide range of injuries if salons fail to follow proper procedures or carry out patch testing before applying products. Common examples include chemical burns, allergic reactions to dyes, and scalp damage from incorrect use of heated tools or harsh products.
Negligent hair treatments can also lead to hair loss, infections, or long-term conditions such as traction alopecia. These injuries are often avoidable and occur when salons cut corners, use untrained staff, or ignore health and safety guidelines. If you’ve experienced any of these issues, you may have grounds to make a hairdressing injury compensation claim.
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Hairdressing Injuries in the UK: Industry Statistics
The UK hair and beauty industry includes over 61,000 businesses as of 2023, with more than half of professionals working as self-employed stylists. This widespread self-employment can lead to inconsistent safety standards across salons, increasing the risk of client injury.
According to a report by SHP Online, hairdressers are seven times more likely to suffer workplace accidents than other manual trades such as bricklayers. While these figures highlight risks to salon staff, they also reflect the potential for salon negligence to impact clients — especially when untrained staff or improper procedures are involved.
For anyone injured due to a hairdresser’s negligence, these statistics support the importance of making a claim — not only to recover your losses, but to help raise industry standards and prevent future harm.
Injuries Caused by Salon Negligence
Hairdressing and beauty treatments come with risks when not carried out safely or professionally. Clients can suffer a wide range of injuries if salons fail to follow proper procedures or carry out patch testing before applying products. Common examples include chemical burns, allergic reactions to dyes, and scalp damage from incorrect use of heated tools or harsh products.
Negligent hair treatments can also lead to hair loss, infections, or long-term conditions such as traction alopecia. These injuries are often avoidable and occur when salons cut corners, use untrained staff, or ignore health and safety guidelines. If you’ve experienced any of these issues, you may have grounds to make a hairdressing injury compensation claim.
Why Trust Us with Your Hairdressing Injury Claim?
At Stonehewer Moss Solicitors, we are recognised experts in personal injury law, with a trusted reputation for securing compensation in complex cases, including hairdressing injury claims. Our regulation and professional standards ensure your case is handled with the highest level of care and expertise.
Choosing the right solicitor is essential when pursuing a personal injury claim. With years of experience handling high-value cases, our team knows how to navigate the legal process and fight for the outcome you deserve. We offer a free 30-minute consultation to help you understand your rights and take the first step with confidence.
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