Regulation of the Hair Dressing Industry

There has been recent call for the Hair dressing industry to become regulated following a campaign by Melanie Kenny whom suffered injury as a result of a reaction to hair dye.

As it currently stands the hair dressing industry is completed unregulated meaning that anyone with or without qualifications can call themselves a hairdresser. The hope is that with the regulation of the industry hairdressers would have to register to a governing body which will lead to standards of practice, eliminate unqualified and inexperienced practitioners and result in fewer injuries.

A full page feature in the Manchester Evening News recently told the story of Melanie Kenny whom suffered an extreme allergic reaction to hair dye, which resulted in her face becoming swollen and causing her to become temporarily blind in one eye. This all could have bee avoided if a skin test had been performed by the salon prior to the dye being applied. Mrs Kenny was awarded compensation of £3500.00.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of treatment at a hair salon or by a mobile hair dresser then please contact Martyn Trenerry on 01708 784042 or Holly Nichols on 01708 784066 whom will be able to advise on your claim.