afparent Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 The hair-do from hell By Elizabeth Hopkirk, Evening Standard She had hoped to look like Beyonce Knowles. But what should have been a relaxing trip to the hairdresser turned into a nightmare for 22-year-old Ebony Glanville. The student suffered what appeared to be an allergic reaction to hair dye used during her trip to the salon. Her scalp, face and eyes swelled severely within a few hours of the treatment. Today, almost two weeks later, Ms Glanville is still taking steroid medication. She now plans to sue the salon she claims is responsible. She said: "I left the salon at 8pm on the Friday and the next day my scalp started itching and I saw blood and dye on my headscarf. "I went to hospital and they gave me some tablets, but when I woke up on Monday the top of my head was three times bigger than normal and my eyes were swollen as well. "I looked like Frankenstein's monster. I could hardly see anything and I was really scared because I truthfully thought I was going to stay like that. I thought I was going to go blind. "I wanted to look like Beyonce not ET." She added: "My mum calls me the Elephant Man. I have hardly spoken to anyone because I could see from the corner of my eye that people were giving me funny looks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Man I feel sorry for her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted June 29, 2004 Author Share Posted June 29, 2004 I only have one thing to say: She got JACKED UP!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 "My mum calls me the Elephant Man" some parents are so caring...:doh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 She doesn't look like Beyonce at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 The poor woman. She wanted to look like Beyonce, but she ended up looking like ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 so... a complete accident... the salon having no way of knowing she'd be allergic to the hair dye... and she's suing. Nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 "She doesn't look like Beyonce at all." ROTFLMAO That's the line of the month if not the year. effin classic DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Originally posted by Die Hard She doesn't look like Beyonce at all. Uh... no she does not ! :doh: Perhaps if she wiped some of that natural UGLY off, it would help matters a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Originally posted by Phat Hog Uh... no she does not ! :doh: Perhaps if she wiped some of that natural UGLY off, it would help matters a bit. Have you seen Beyonce without makeup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted June 29, 2004 Author Share Posted June 29, 2004 Originally posted by Die Hard Have you seen Beyonce without makeup? No, got a pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Ok ladies, next time you are in a salon, make sure you tell your hairdresser your medical history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Originally posted by Die Hard She doesn't look like Beyonce at all. OMG that was funny.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Beyonce without makeup: I still think these sites are just pictures of celebs having a bad day. Beyonce is a piece of ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurp Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Ladies, help me out here. Don't salons, or at least the reputable ones, do a skin test before dyeing one's hair? I think in the UK it's a requirement of licensed beauticians to do a skin test on clients 48 hours prior to coloring hair. I don't know if it's mandatory here though. I can't believe this would be the first case of a woman attempting legal action against a salon for an allergic reaction to hair dye (which is very common). So if it's not a legal requirement in order to maintain a beautician's license, and clients aren't required to sign a waiver releasing the salon of responsibility, I wonder what the legal precedent is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 On a side note, at least her hair looks good. wait. no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmdixon Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Originally posted by TheKurp Ladies, help me out here. Don't salons, or at least the reputable ones, do a skin test before dyeing one's hair? The three times in my life I have had my hair colored, and one time I had it highlighted (may years ago now), I was not tested. This was in NY in the early 90's. I'm not sure what the rules are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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