Eyelash Extensions Allergy, Injury And Infection Compensation
By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 17th May 2023. Welcome to our guide on how you can claim eyelash extension allergic reaction compensation after suffering through no fault of your own.
Eyelash extensions are a popular beauty treatment that involves glueing false lashes onto the natural eyelashes. This gives the appearance of fuller, thicker eyelashes and is often chosen as a convenient alternative to false eyelashes as they can last 2-3 weeks.
Eyelash extension allergic reaction
Unfortunately, if eyelash extensions are not carried out correctly, this can result in injuries including eyelash extension allergic reactions. According to legislation such as the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, businesses such as beauty salons owe their customers a duty of care. This means that they are supposed to take every reasonable step possible to uphold the health and safety of their clients when they are on their premises or undergoing treatments. If you have suffered an eyelash extension allergy or irritation, or any other sort of injury caused by negligent beauty treatment, you may be eligible to claim compensation.
If improperly applied eyelash extensions have caused an allergic reaction or any other injury, trust Legal Expert to help you claim compensation. We could provide you with a knowledgeable solicitor who will handle your claim and push to win you the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to receive.
Once you’ve read our eyelash extension claims guide, please call us today on 0800 073 8804 to speak to an advisor. We will be happy to give you free legal advice about your beauty salon compensation claim and if we can see that you have legitimate grounds, we will provide you with a solicitor to handle your case. Alternatively, you can use our online accident claims form to reach us.
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- What Are Eyelash Extension Allergic Reactions?
- What Steps Should Beauticians Take To Prevent Allergic Reactions?
- Eyelash Extension Allergic Reaction Compensation Calculator
- Allergic Reaction To Lash Extensions – What Else Can I Claim?
- Do I Need Evidence To Claim For An Allergic Reaction To Lash Glue?
- No Win No Fee Eyelash Extension Allergic Reaction Claims
- Talk To A Specialist Solicitor About Claiming For An injury Or Infection From Eyelash Extensions
- Helpful Resources
What Are Eyelash Extension Allergic Reactions?
If you suffer an allergic reaction as a result of your eyelash technician’s failure to carry out a patch test, you could be entitled to eyelash extension compensation.
Eyelash extension allergic reactions are when a beauty salon client experiences an allergic reaction to the materials used in eyelash extension glue. Ingredients the client could be allergic to can include formaldehyde, lead or benzoic acid.
If you know that you have an existing allergy to any of these substances, it is best practice to request to see the ingredients used in the glue before you have your beauty treatment. The skin around the eye is very delicate, which means that the effects of an allergic reaction can be more severe in this area.
To avoid causing eyelash extension allergic reactions to glue, beauty salons should conduct a patch test 48 hours before the treatment takes place. If there are any signs of an eyelash extension allergy to the glue, the full treatment should not go ahead. If you have suffered an allergic reaction to an eyelash extension treatment because the salon failed to carry out a patch test, this would be seen as negligence. Therefore you could be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries.
Can you get eyelash extensions after an allergic reaction? If you have previously experienced an allergic reaction to eyelash extensions, you should not attempt to have this treatment done again in the future.
What Steps Should Beauticians Take To Prevent Allergic Reactions?
You may be wondering what steps a beautician would be expected to take to adhere to their duty of care and avoid you suffering from an eyelash extensions allergic reaction. A beautician could not be held liable for all instances of a lash extensions allergic reaction. For example, if you had not informed your beautician of a known allergy, they would likely not be held liable.
Failure To Warn
Your beautician should make you aware of any potential risks of the treatment you are undergoing, such as a possible infection from eyelash extensions. This gives you the opportunity to make an informed decision about the procedure.
If you suffer a side effect that you weren’t aware of due to your beautician failing to warn you, you could potentially make a personal injury claim for negligence.
Failure To Test
As discussed, a beautician could avoid allergic reactions occurring by performing a patch test. This is a test where a small amount of glue that is used to apply eyelash extensions is placed on the eye area to see if an allergic reaction occurs. This is typically done in advance of the appointment.
If you did not receive a patch test and therefore suffered an allergic reaction, you could potentially claim.
Treatment Negligence
In some instances, the beautician may not be properly trained or qualified to perform the procedure. They may apply the treatment improperly or without due care.
If a beautician makes an error due to not being provided with the proper training, you could potentially hold the salon liable for any injuries or allergic reaction.
Eyelash Extension Allergic Reaction Compensation Calculator
Following a successful claim, compensation for an eyelash extension allergic reaction could include both general and special damages. General damages aim to compensate you for your physical and mental injuries, as well as how your injury has impacted your quality of life.
When researching how much you could receive for a personal injury, a compensation calculator may be recommended to you. This could help give you an idea of how much you may be eligible for in general damages. However, it may not be able to take financial losses into account.
The table below uses figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), updated April 2022. This is document includes compensation brackets assigned to various injuries and is used by many legal professionals to help them value claims.
However, you should only use this table as a guide. How much you could receive in general damages will depend on your specific claim.
| Injury | Severity Of This Injury | Comments | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (b)Total blindness | The person has become completely blind in both eyes. | In the region of £268,720
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| Injuries Affecting Sight | (c) Loss of Sight in One Eye With Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye. (i) | A serious risk of the remaining eye experiencing further deterioration. | £95,990 to £179,770 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (c) Loss of Sight in One Eye With Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye. (ii) | Reduced vision in the remaining eye with further problems such as potential double vision. | £63,950 to £105,990 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (d) Total Loss of One Eye | Various factors will affect how much is awarded, such as the person’s age and the cosmetic effect. | £54,830 to £65,710 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (e) Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye | Some risk of sympathetic opthalmia. If there is scarring in the eye region, the higher end of the compensation bracket is applicable. | £49,270 to £54,830 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (f) | One eye suffers an incomplete loss of vision, without there being a serious risk of reduced vision in the remaining eye. | £23,680 to £39,340 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (g) | Permanent but minor impairment of vision in one or both eyes. This could also included cases of double vision that is not constant. | £9,110 to £20,980 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (h) Minor | Injuries include eye exposure to fumes or liquids being splashed into the eye that temporary vision interference. | £3,950 to £8,730 |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | (i) Transient Eye Injuries | In a few weeks the person will have fully recovered. | £2,200 to £3,950 |
| Facial Disfigurement | (e) Trivial Scarring | Only minor effects will impact the person. | £1,710 to £3,530 |
Contact our team of advisors today for more information concerning personal injury compensation claims for allergic reactions.
Allergic Reaction To Lash Extensions – What Else Can I Claim?
Special damages is the compensation you can seek for any financial effects of an injury or accident.
To give you examples, if the allergic reaction to your lash extensions resulted in:
- Lost income
- Treatment or care costs
- Travel expenses
Then you could request compensation for these losses by making a request for special damages in your claim. You may be asked to present supporting evidence of any amount or loss you make a claim for, so you should maintain receipts or general records of these.
If you were allergic to eyelash extensions and harmed due to negligence, then please reach out to one of our advisers to learn about what could be included in your claim.
Do I Need Evidence To Claim For An Allergic Reaction To Lash Glue?
If you experience harm while receiving eyelash extensions due to an allergic reaction to the lash glue, you may be eligible for compensation. However, you will need to prove that you suffered your injury due to the lash technician breaching their duty of care.
This is why collecting sufficient evidence could help support your claim. It could help with proving who was liable for your injuries and the severity of them.
Evidence that could help support your claim could include:
- Photos of your injuries or the effects of your allergic reaction, such as any swelling or redness.
- A copy of your medical records, stating the severity of your injuries and the treatment you required for them.
- The contact details of any witness who saw the incident take place so that they can provide a statement later. This could be any other beauticians present or other customers.
- Any receipts or other documents that confirm the treatment you purchased and received that led to your injuries.
- Correspondence with the lash technician or beauty parlour regarding the treatment you received.
Contact one of our advisors today to discuss your potential claim. If they believe you could be eligible for compensation, they may connect you with one of our solicitors who could assist you with gathering evidence.
No Win No Fee Eyelash Extensions Allergic Reaction Claims
At Legal Expert, we help our clients fund their claims by offering to handle their case on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that instead of paying an upfront solicitors fee, you will be charged a modest, legally capped success fee on the condition that your solicitor wins your claim.
What are the advantages of making eyelash extensions compensation claims using a No Win No Fee agreement?
- Your solicitor will take on the financial risk, not you. You will only have to pay a small fee if you win your claim.
- Instead of having to worry about finding the funds to pay for your claim upfront, we will deduct your fee from your compensation package at a capped rate if your claim is successful. This makes the process of claiming more affordable for many of our clients.
You can learn about making a No Win No Fee compensation claim by reading our online guide. Or to begin your personal injury claim, call Legal Expert today to speak to an advisor.
Talk To A Specialist Solicitor About Claiming For An injury Or Infection From Eyelash Extensions
If you suffered an infection from eyelash extension or had an eyelash extension allergic reaction, our team are here to help. Learn more by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8804
- Message us using our live chat function, bottom right.
- Alternatively, use our online claims form to reach us.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you and seeing how we can help you get the compensation that you deserve.
Helpful Resources
Here you can find some additional resources in relation to eyelash extension allergic reaction claims.
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Thanks for reading our eyelash extension allergic reaction compensation claims guide.
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