Salon Related Injuries

Waxing Burns

Waxing treatments should be performed carefully and with appropriate temperature controls to avoid injuring clients. When wax is overheated, improperly applied, left on too long, or removed incorrectly, customers can suffer painful burns, skin tears, scarring, discoloration, and infections. Sensitive areas of the body are particularly vulnerable to serious injury during waxing procedures. Licensed estheticians and salon professionals are expected to follow industry standards and exercise reasonable care when performing these services. When negligence during a waxing treatment causes injury, victims may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, scarring, and other losses.