Hair Salon Chemical Burn Leaves Minor with Permanent Scalp Injuries

Attorney Emily Reynolds is representing a minor who suffered serious and potentially permanent injuries after a chemical hair treatment at a Toledo salon.

According to the claim, a color-removing product was applied to the client’s hair before the stylist covered it with a plastic cap and placed it under a heated hair dryer. About 15 minutes into the
treatment, the client told her stylist that her scalp was burning. Although she reported the pain, the stylist instructed her to remain under the dryer. Instead, she removed herself from the dryer because of the
discomfort.

After removing the plastic cap, the stylist observed significant redness on the client’s scalp and neck, along with blistering. The client’s hair was briefly rinsed with cold water before the stylist
returned to another customer. Approximately 10 minutes later, the stylist returned to complete the rinse. As a result of the incident, the client sustained two severe chemical burns to her scalp. She has
required treatment from both a plastic surgeon and a dermatologist, and the injuries have left permanent areas where hair is not expected to regrow without reconstructive surgery.

The claim alleges the salon failed to follow appropriate safety procedures before applying the chemical treatment. Industry standards generally call for evaluating a client’s suitability for certain
chemical products, including performing a patch test when appropriate and closely monitoring the client throughout the treatment. The lawsuit further alleges that the stylist failed to respond
appropriately after the client complained of burning, allowing the injuries to worsen.

Attorney Reynolds and the Charles Boyk Law team are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and pursuing compensation for the client’s medical expenses, pain and suffering,
permanent injuries, and other damages.

Consumers should always communicate any discomfort immediately during a chemical hair treatment. If burning, stinging, or severe irritation occurs, the treatment should be stopped and the
chemicals removed as quickly as possible.