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Hair and scalp problems

Hair PictureMany of us want our hair to look beautiful all of the time because it is, as most people know, our crowning glory and the most obvious and immediate way to present an individual’s image and identity. However, the things we do to our hair to achieve this perfection can be extremely damaging and cause many problems such as:

  • Dandruff (pityriasis capitis)
  • Seborrhoeic dermatitis
  • Eczema/ Contact Dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Alopecia
  • Allergies
  • Folliculitis


As well as these scalp problems the treatments we use can often damage hair too, and care and advice must be taken to help prevent this unwanted damage such as:

  • Dry hair
  • Brittle hair
  • Dull hair
  • Coarse hair
  • Unmanageable hair
  • Breakage
  • Fried hair
  • “Bubble” hair

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Many of these problems are caused by oxidation due to environmental factors or harsh chemicals used in perming, straightening and relaxing processes causing hair to become over-processed. Oxidising agents break away the outer layers of hairs through the cuticles and the cortex to the inner layers exposing the hair shaft which is delicate and easily damaged.

In more complicated hair treatments such as perming, relaxing or colouring, there can be more serious problems if they go wrong or are not done correctly. These problems include:

  • Blisters
  • Burns


Perming Problems

Perming your hair can:

  • Lift your hair colour
  • Cause scalp irritation and itching.
  • Cause breakage and dryness due to over-processing.
  • Cause rashes and sensitivity
  • Produce an odour from the chemicals
  • Leave a purple residue because the solution bonds with oxidised iron, which will affect the results.


To try to cure this you could use a product containing Vitamins C and E or use an EC Mode Waves perm which uses bromate instead of the peroxide neutralizer. Bromate is gentler and although it takes a few minutes longer it processes 100% of your hair while peroxide only does 80%, this means you can shampoo immediately. Also it doesn’t produce any odour and it doesn’t lift the colour.

Straightening Problems

Straightening your hair can cause:

  • Breakage
  • Itching
  • Flaking
  • Redness
  • Sensitivity
  • Dryness
  • Lack of shine
  • Your hair to be over-processed.


Again using a product containing Vitamins C and E will help prevent oxidation.

Styling problems:

Using an excessive amount of styling products when you are trying to improve your hair will not help and may even cause more problems with product build-up. Product build-up can also be caused by hard water leading to mineral build-up.

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Symptoms:

  • Lack of shine
  • Hair is weighed down
  • Hair is rough or dry
  • It is difficult to comb
  • It is sticky and too full
  • Processes such as perming and relaxing do not properly process because the build up blocks the chemicals.


If you believe that you have suffered because of your hairdresserís negligence, Macks Solicitors can help you make a claim for personal injury compensation. Contact Macks on 0800 980 9386 or complete the online claim form for free advice without obligation.