Why you should be careful about where you get your hair treatments done
What Happened in Sangrur?
Last week, a hair treatment camp in Sangrur, Punjab turned into a disaster. Around 60 people who went there hoping to regrow their hair ended up with painful eye infections instead.
The camp promised to help people with hair loss. Many hopeful people showed up, paid money, and got a treatment that was supposed to make their hair grow back. But soon after the treatment, many started feeling a burning pain in their eyes.
The Day After Was Even Worse
By the next morning, local hospitals were filled with people from the camp. They had red, swollen eyes and many couldn’t see properly. Doctors quickly realized all these patients had been to the same hair treatment camp.
“My eyes started burning right after they put some liquid on my head,” said one patient who didn’t want to be named. “By night, I couldn’t open my eyes because of the pain.”
Who Was Behind This?
Police have filed cases against two men who ran the camp. The main person, who owns a salon in Khanna, has run away. Police have sealed his salon while they look for him.
The camp didn’t have any medical doctors present. They didn’t have proper permits either. Police are testing the liquid they used on people’s heads to find out what was in it.
How Bad Were the Infections?
Local eye doctors were called in to help with the sudden rush of patients. Most people had conjunctivitis (pink eye) and chemical burns on their eyes. While most will get better with treatment, some had more serious injuries.
Dr. Singh, who treated many patients, said: “Most people will heal fully if they follow their treatment. But some might have lasting eye problems. They’re lucky they came to the hospital quickly.”
How to Stay Safe When Getting Hair Treatments
This sad event shows why we need to be careful about beauty treatments. Here’s how to protect yourself:
Don’t Believe in Magic Cures
If someone promises your hair will grow back overnight or in just one treatment, be careful. Real hair treatments take time and several visits.
Check Who’s Doing the Treatment
Make sure the person has real training and certificates. Ask how long they’ve been doing this work and if you can see before-and-after photos of their other clients.
Look Around the Place
A good salon or clinic should be clean. The tools should be clean too. If a place looks dirty or messy, don’t get treated there.
Ask Questions
Ask what’s in the treatment and how it works. If they won’t tell you or the answer sounds too good to be true, walk away.
What’s Being Done Now?
Health officials in Punjab are warning people not to go to these kinds of beauty camps. They’re also talking about making stricter rules for beauty treatments.
The affected people are still getting treatment. Some have recovered, while others will need more time.
Safe Ways to Deal With Hair Loss
If you’re losing hair and want help, here are safer options:
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Talk to a real skin doctor (dermatologist)
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Try medicines that are approved by health authorities
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Go to well-known salons with good reviews
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Know that real results take time
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Always test a small amount of any new product on your skin first
The Main Lesson
This Sangrur incident teaches us that we shouldn’t risk our health for quick beauty fixes. Good hair treatments exist, but they need proper care by trained people.
Hair loss can be upsetting, but your health is more important. At WDI Hair Studio, we believe in safe treatments that actually work, given by trained staff who care about your wellbeing.
If you’re worried about hair loss, come talk to us at WDI Hair Studio. We offer safe treatments that really work.