Woman alleges NW Oklahoma City salon caused chemical burn on her scalp

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma girl alleged Wednesday {that a} Northwest Oklahoma Metropolis salon gave her chemical burns on her scalp after she went in to get her hair executed.

It seems to be a salon horror story that resulted in a visit to a burn heart. It’s necessary to notice that the Lion Salon off Classen Curve did give her a refund in full. She stated she has needed to put on a hat within the solar as a consequence of being left with head ache over the past a number of days.

“It’s completely surprising,” Victoria LoRusso stated. “I had small blisters on my head that have been forming and the highest of my head was really a unique coloration.”

The Massachusetts girl who moved to Oklahoma about one 12 months in the past stated she was getting a contact up on her roots for a job interview.

“I left it to her as a result of she’s an expert,” she stated. “I used to be assured by each stylists that it was going to be the colour that I wished.”

Based on LoRusso, the colour didn’t prove the primary time.

“She stated we’re going to make use of stronger bleach,” she stated.

That is when the issues began.

“My head was tingling and I had her flip down the water three totally different occasions as a result of I couldn’t take the temperature,” she stated.

LoRusso stated the tingling turned to stinging and the highest of her head felt prefer it was on fireplace.

“I seen – I had a black shirt on – and I may see all these white particles falling out of my hair they usually appeared like salt,” she stated.

LoRusso claims she went to a health care provider, who informed her she suffered from a chemical burn. She additionally stated she referred to as to file a grievance with the State Board of Cosmetology and the Higher Enterprise Bureau.

A full assertion from the salon is as follows:

“Lion Salon has constructed a fame of high quality service that holds the security and well-being of our company in excessive regard. Sadly, at occasions, we come throughout company with unrealistic expectations with their hair. When receiving a chemical service there’s a threat of minor irritation, particularly a excessive raise coloration on the scalp. Within the uncommon occasion a visitor is unhappy, we as an organization make each try attainable to make it proper.”

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The Board of Cosmetology stated in these situations the grievance is shipped to the chief director. An inspector is assigned to the case if deemed vital. We predict to listen to from them Thursday morning.