Beauty salons present a variety of cosmetic burn hazards, including the chemicals used in procedures and hot liquids such as wax causing wax burns. It is your salons duty to make sure that you are safe whilst receiving beauty treatments by taking the utmost care with hot liquids and providing preventative measures, such as skin patch tests. If you have been burned due to neglect then Shires Law can help you claim compensation

Common Causes

Common causes of cosmetic burns include:

• Incompetent/undertrained beauticians
• Lack of concentration whilst performing procedures
• Neglect to carry out safety procedures (i.e. skin patch test)

Symptoms

Injuries that commonly arise include:

• Burned scalp
• Chemical burns
• Scalds and burns

People affected by cosmetic burns are often left with scarring and disfiguring marks, whether permanent or temporary this can often result in emotional or psychological trauma. If you have experienced an allergic reaction to beauty treatments then please see our page on ‘allergic reactions’.

When should you claim compensation for a cosmetic burn?

When you go for a cosmetic procedure, especially if it’s a treat to yourself, the last thing you expect is to suffer a burn. Your salon has a duty to keep you safe during your procedure and beauty professionals are trained to avoid cosmetic burns but sometimes, things can go wrong, and injuries can occur. Being burnt at a beauty salon is never a good thing and it may be an idea to look into some sort of compensation.

So, how do you go about getting compensation for a cosmetic burn? Here’s what you need to consider if you have recently suffered a cosmetic burn and are thinking of claiming.

How do I claim if I have suffered a burn at a beauty salon?

If you have been burnt at a beauty salon, you should start the process of claiming compensation as soon as possible. For a laser burn claim or any other kind of cosmetic burn, the process is quite straightforward. You will want to gather any evidence that you have on the accident including appointment cards and photographs of the injury. Take some photographs of the burn right away, before you attempt to treat it. Neglecting to do this can create obstacles in the claim process. Before you go through with your claim, we advise that you seek medical help. Your burn could be severe enough that you require treatment. If this is the case, you should also attempt to obtain records of this in order to build your case for your compensation claim.

Once you have gathered your evidence, you will be ready to start the claim process. It is important that you understand the kind of injury you have experienced and that you find the right solicitor for the job.

Make a claim for compensation today with our specialist beauty treatment solicitors

There are many types of claims that can be made for cosmetic injuries so you should never think that your case is too small. If you have experienced a cosmetic burn from a treatment you received at a beauty salon and are considering making a claim for compensation contact Shires Law today.

A member of our experienced team will help you decide on the right course of action to get the compensation that you deserve. We operate on a “No Win, No Fee” basis, so you won’t need to pay any legal fees if your claim is successful. Contact Shires Law to day to find out more.