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Tonya Turner Cosmetology Expert Witness, Salon, Spa, Board Certified
Leverage my 40+ years of salon and educational expertise to strengthen your salon personal injury case
Leverage my 40+ years of salon and educational expertise to strengthen your salon personal injury case
I’d love the opportunity to work with you. I offer a free fifteen minute consultation to learn more about your case and determine whether I’m the right fit for your needs. Feel free to call or email me at your convenience and schedule a time that works best for you.
There isn’t a single universal set of rules governing the salon industry. Each state has its own specific regulations and individual salons often implement their own internal policies. I can help research and provide information on industry standards of care, best practices, and common procedures.
Salon terminology and techniques can be confusing and intricate. I can review your documents, reports, and photos to help you better understand the chemical processes and modalities used in the salon industry. By conducting a detailed, step-by-step analysis of the incident, I will assist you in fully understanding the facts of the case, enabling us to identify the most appropriate legal strategy moving forward.
Explore a selection of cases in which I have provided expert witness services, along with professional feedback attesting to the credibility, clarity, and impact of my contributions.
Tonya Turner is a licensed cosmetologist, salon owner, and Board-Certified Haircolorist with over 40 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. She serves as a consultant and expert witness, providing forensic investigative services, professional opinions, and courtroom testimony in legal matters related to cosmetology practices and standards of care.
Ms. Turner is the owner and Artistic Director of Che Bangs Salon in San Marcos, California, where she oversees all salon operations, technical services, safety protocols, and training programs. She is licensed by the State of California (Cosmetology License #KK127609) and has maintained continuous professional practice since 1984.
As an expert in salon procedures and regulatory compliance, Ms. Turner offers detailed knowledge of:
- State cosmetology laws and licensing requirements
- Sanitation, disinfecting, and chemical safety protocols
- Salon operations, record-keeping, and employee policies
- Hair services involving chemical processing, corrective coloring, and keratin treatments
- Standards of care for hairstylists and salons
She holds multiple advanced certifications, including those from the American Board of Certified Haircolorists, Barbicide (sanitation and chemical safety), and numerous national training programs in bleaching, coloring, smoothing, and corrective chemical services. Her expertise extends across a wide range of services, including chemical straightening, balayage, Brazilian Blowouts, and corrective color procedures—frequent subjects in injury or malpractice claims.
Ms. Turner has been recognized in both consumer and professional arenas, including multiple awards for salon excellence, and she remains active in continued education through organizations such as BTC University, the Professional Beauty Association, and Premiere Anaheim.
As an experienced educator and salon consultant, Ms. Turner is skilled in translating technical salon procedures into clear, accessible language for judges, attorneys, and juries. Her testimony is grounded in industry best practices, regulatory guidelines, and practical experience, ensuring objective, evidence-based evaluations.
Tonya Turner is available to serve as an expert witness in cases involving salon injuries, cosmetology negligence, chemical service disputes, and violations of professional standards.
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