Compensation for Botched Salon Treatment Victim

A GP whose 'luxuriant locks' fell out in clumps following a salon treatment has won a compensation payout of £1,200 for her ordeal.

Dr Lucinda Shaw sued Camden salon Posh Hair and Beauty when her hair began to fall out in the shower following a straightening treatment in October 2016.

Although her hair is now growing back, Dr Shaw told Central London County Court that the episode left her 'embarrassed' and 'cast a shadow' over the wedding party she attended at the time of the incident.

The £150 keratin hair treatment is supposed to lock the hair straight by using product, and locking it in with a hot flat iron. The treatment at the salon lasted 'several hours' but the GP claims the hairdresser never gave her a patch test to check whether she might react to the chemicals used.

Salon manager Moni Raad denied liability on behalf of Posh Hair and Beauty, and insisted that Dr Shaw had in fact received a patch test before treatment began.

After the hearing, Shaw said that the compensation was not what was important, and that she just wanted to highlight what had gone wrong.

If your health has suffered due to dangerous or incorrect treatment from a professional, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our team on 0203 206 1133 to find out if you have a claim.

Broadgate Legal

Personal Injury Solicitors