| Address: Mumbai City, Maharashtra |
Costumer Name - Niyati Ambavi Ajmera
Salon Visited - Lakme Salon, Shop No. 3, Shiv Kutir, Opposite Hotel Amigo, VS Marg, Shivaji Park,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
Complaint- Permanent damage to my hair after undergoing straight therapy
I, the customer had done a ‘straight therapy’ treatment as suggested to be the best suited for my hair with Miss. Sailee, a staff at the Lakme Shivaji Park Salon back in December 2016. The result was good and satisfying (though not worth the price which I paid for which was very high as close to Rs. 12000). The said staff had assured me that ‘Straight therapy’ will not make my hair poker straight nor it will damage my hair which was somehow true I felt after the result I got. (Not completely true because 2-3 strands had got a burnt like look) but still I was happy with the result.
I had selected ‘Lakme’ for my first ever hair treatment since it is known to be a good brand in the industry with many years of experience and assured myself about the quality of products and staff services.
After 2 years when my natural hair with mild waves were back again, I decided to visit the same branch again on December 10, 2018 to get my hair a fresh look because of the wedding season coming. Luckily, the staff was the same and I got her appointment back again. She again suggested me to go for a ‘Straight therapy’ since it would suit my hair the best and I will get a naturally straight and silky look. I was skeptical about the damage it might cause since I had fine and thin hair and the treatment involved using a straightener for ironing the hair. However, she assured me that the ironing is not to make the hair straight rather to penetrate the product applied and was very sure about no damage to be caused.
Also, after prolonged argument about the length of my hair being till waist (which would have costed me Rs. 10000), she qualified my hair to be below waist without any justification and claimed the charges to be Rs. 12000 and when I went arguing further asking for any senior staff to check upon my hair length, she rudely denied to do my service in a very harsh way. There was no other hair stylist staff available at the salon that day and also since I had after lot of difficulty managed to take a day off from work that day, I decided not to waste any time further and agreeing for Rs. 12000 hoping to get result worth the price I am paying.
She started with the treatment which went on for 5 hours between which she asked me if I would like to order anything and I agreed for a sandwich. While I was eating it, she got me the bill of the same which was Rs 240 for just a veg toast sandwich which was supposed to be paid by me and not them.
After the treatment was done, she got my hair rinsed and dried and to my shock my hair from the bottom upto 10 inches was completely damaged. They were completely burnt had very rough texture. I was annoyed and shocked and had tears in my eyes. She convinced me to get them cut and I agreed on getting not more than 4 inches cut. After the hair cut, there was still no improvement and I knew that it was a permanent damage caused. She was trying to convince me that it will be solved over a period of time after a few washes, but I just wanted to get out of the salon and rush home since I was all shattered. While making the payment my hair were no more below the waist and infact were much above the waist because of the hair cut done, they agreed to consider it below waist (Rs.10000) for payment. (Rs. 2000 was given as discount because of some offer)
They did not even provide me with any solution to treat my hair right or to reverse the damage they had caused to my hair.
I had waited a year to grow my hair so long so they look great during all the weddings I had to attend. I was left with neither long hair nor good hair!
As many people I met suggested me to get back to you and ask for any help or solution from your end for my damaged hair caused with your treatment request and so I am writing this complain mail to you (since I choose to not go into any court proceedings for now). Also I got rigorous spa treatments done once every week post my treatment with you in other salon. I am attaching a recent picture of my hair (more than 20% better because of spa treatments I went through). I regret for not clicking any picture on the day of damage since I was not in the state to do so.
Request you to look into the matter and help me get my good hair back!
Feb 9, 2019
Complaint marked as Resolved
Lakme customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Verified Support
Jan 09, 2019
Lakme Customer Care's response Dear Niyati,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience.
This is a helpline for engaging with our consumers for product related query or feedback.
We request you to contact on[protected] for Lakme Salon related query.
Alternatively, you can also write to us at care.[protected]@unilever.com
Our advisors will be happy to assist you.
Yours Sincerely,
Pooja Sawant
Levercare Expert
Hindustan Unilever Limited