Fried Hair
Symptoms:
Causes:
- Harsh chemicals used in perms, relaxers and colouring.
- Excessive use of styling products
- Exposure to the sun and wind
- Excessive use of heating appliances such as rollers, curlers, flat irons and hair dryers
Hair can be fried during chemical processes such as perming, relaxing or bleaching, if the hair is exposed to heat for too long. This is because during these processes the hair is very fragile as the outer protective layer of cuticles has been raised slightly to allow the chemicals access to inner cortex so that the reactions can occur to change the hair. Fried hair has been so extensively damaged that it cannot return to its original state. However, there are a few options to help remedy it.
Firstly you could cut it off or trim the parts that are fried. Since hair cannot repair itself as it is technically dead you have to wait for it to grow out or cut it off. While your hair is growing back, or if you didn’t want to get it all copped off, you could use clip on hair extensions to hide the damage until it grows out and you cut it off.
While your hair is recovering try not to shampoo too often as chemicals in both the water and any shampoo will only cause further damage. However, deep conditioning your hair will help as it will provide moisture for your hair and make hair easier to detangle which would otherwise further weaken hair. Also try to allow your hair to air dry and don’t use hair dryers. Try to avoid products containing alcohol or silicon as these tend to build up in your hair making it frizzy and weaken it further.
Wear sun protection in your hair to protect your hair follicles, which are pits in your scalp out of which hairs grow, and your hair colour so that it doesn’t fade.
Drinking plenty of water will help to keep your scalp hydrated and prevent the hair becoming dry.
If you think that your fried hair was caused by a negligent hair dresser leaving your hair to process for too long under the heat, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation towards any extra treatments you required to help remedy the situation and towards any embarrassment or humiliation you may have suffered due to your damaged hair.
To receive advice and help for your situation call Free phone 0800 652 4321 or 01642 25 28 28. Alternatively, visit the website at www.mackssolicitors.co.uk and complete the online compensation claim form. Macks Solicitors will be happy to give you free expert advice on making a compensation claim for the extra expenses and for your emotional and physical injuries. Making a claim through Macks Solicitors will not cost you anything and you will get to keep 100% of any compensation you are awarded.