Hair and Scalp Damage Compensation

Claiming for damage to the scalp and hair

Hair and scalp damage could come about in a variety of ways, most so unlikely and ludicrous to even contemplate. However, a mistake at the hairdressers or criminal assault are not so uncommon.

Hair and scalp classification

Hair and scalp damage is limited to the scalp and the hair attached to it. It is unlikely that you will get compensation if your beard or moustache has been burned or deformed. If your income is dependent on it you may be able to prove that some payment is just, though it is more likely that you will be eligible if you endure facial scars as part of the damage. The most common kinds of hair and scalp damage are inflammation, thinning hair or bald patches through negligence by a hairdresser, or, for the same reason, dermatitis of the scalp.

Hair & scalp damage compensation claims

If you have been the victim of an unprofessional hairdresser or some other more outlandish catastrophe, then you might wish to sue for compensation. If so, contact a solicitor so that their expertise and knowledge will be able to aid you in your desire for justice.

The compensation that you could claim will consider any inconvenience and psychological stress that the damage to your hair has caused you. If your scalp has been injured then a medical appraisal can help your case and be of use when determining damages relating to the hurt that you may have been caused. If your job is reliant on being aesthetically pleasing you may have also lost income; this can be considered when the court calculates how much you shall be awarded.

This is a guide towards what you might receive:

• temporary damage - £1000 to £4500
• permanent or lengthy damage - £4500 to £7000.