Miscellaneous: Today, I got my hair dyed at a fancy salon. While the stylist...

By random - 06/05/2009 08:57 - United States

Today, I got my hair dyed at a fancy salon. While the stylist was pulling out the foils in my hair I sat up and started screaming in pain because the hot foils were burning my scalp. All she said was "oh, you're fine". I went back home to find an oozing burn wound on my scalp. FML

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By sexxibxmami - 19/02/2010 18:24 - United States

Today, my mom came over to visit and permed my hair. Ten minutes after she started, I told her it was burning. She told me to suck it up because it doesn't hurt that badly. I now have scabs all over my scalp, hairline, and nape. FML

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By jerkgirl - 08/04/2009 05:18 - United States

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By Iwtumn - 17/03/2015 16:52 - Austria

Today, I came home from a crazy costume party and took a hot shower. When I opened my eyes and saw the water running from my head was bloody, I freaked out and called my friend for help. She had to remind me that for the party, I'd coloured my hair red with washable hair dye. FML

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By 1danzo1 - 17/07/2009 10:12 - Australia

Today, I was getting a haircut. I had my foils in for about 10 minutes when the fire alarm went off. The building then started to fill with smoke and we evacuated. While outside watching the fire being put out, I forgot about my foils. I now have bright bleached yellow and orange hair. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/03/2016 14:52 - United States - Dallas

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By Bawsack - 06/04/2017 00:00

Today, I dyed my hair. It was all going well, until I forgot I had a head full of product and scratched an itch. I didn't realise my mistake until later, and now have to replace my six-month old sofa because it has a huge stain that alternates from purple to bleach. FML

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By ElectroSpecter - 23/02/2019 14:00

Today, I went to get a haircut. I have a pretty bad case of dandruff, so whenever I get one, a lot of it shows. My hairstylist called to her nearby friend twice, then looked at my hair and said, "Blech" under her breath. I got glares when I walked out. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/05/2019 02:00

Today, I went to the hairdresser on a spur of the moment decision to get a quick wash and cut. Forty-five painful minutes and $180 later, I honestly don't know if anything was actually done to my hair. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/02/2015 17:38 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I thought I would treat myself to a shave and a haircut at a proper barber, instead of just a haircut at Supercuts. After many "Oops", "Sorry", even an "Oh dear", I left with no hair cut, and blood streaming from multiple slices in my face from the shave. I think one might need stitches. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/02/2022 00:01

Today, after spending 2 years growing out my hair, rubbing in oils to make it strong and healthy so I could shave it off and donate to a cancer charity to make wigs, I had a mishap at work with a car's cracked petrol tank. I now have 2nd degree facial burns and like 90% of the hair is burned away. FML

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Doctif7 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 16:31

OMG! You shouild sue the company!!!!!1

Jimboom 11

Wednesday 6 May 2009 16:41

Were the foils actually hot or was it the chemicals they were using that burnt your scalp? This happened to me once when I got my hair straightened. They left the treatment on for too long and I ended up with a very sore scalp and red burn marks on the top of my forehead. Needless to say I didn't go back there again.

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lol_seriously 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 18:13

I bet you secretly liked it...

B00_fml 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 18:30

Go back, show it to her and threaten to sue unless she gives you your money back.

audiogasmic 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 18:38

sue, sue, sue, sue, sue, sue, sue. or do what #33 said. but i'd sue since she was a bitch

mj2123 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 18:58

#12 & 30 - I think #10's comment was more about the misspelling of cosmetology as cosmOtology. Regardless, If you said it was causing pain, the colorist ignored you, and now you have a physical injury, you should *at the very least* get a full refund. If they refuse to make any sort of restitution, then I'd consider suing. The colorist's behavior was definitely negligent. I've gotten my hair dyed many times and have never gotten any type of burn...or any pain at all. Something wasn't right with this.

SomeGuy1234 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 18:59

As much as that sucks why would you be dying your hair in the first place?

Ohnoitslindsay 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 19:14

#26, as a law student, you should also know that the costs of pursuing this case would far, FAR outweigh any settlement you could possibly hope for. Suing is a no go. And you seriously screamed?

jSOPURE 3

Wednesday 6 May 2009 19:20

Hope you didn't have to pay extra for that. =X

898989sl 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 19:22

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that when my cousin went to the hair salon, they burnt her head, but told her not to worry about it, she had 3rd degree burns, and she sued the salon. You can sue if you like, its phsyical damage.

Kristoffer 35

Wednesday 6 May 2009 19:24

FYL. And definitely sue. This is exactly the kind of thing that the civil courts were intended to address. As far as the legal costs, those can be included in the settlement - why should the injured party have to pay to have the wrong be righted?

ArtsySwag 0

Wednesday 6 May 2009 19:38

I would definitely sue if I were you. You'll definitely win. I hate when beauticians claim "you're fine" or "it's just the so-and-so" (grease, oil, or w/e hair product).