Allergic Reaction to Hair Dyes

Did you know that a hairstylist must give you a patch test 48 hours before color service?

 

Did you know that an allergy to hair dye can cause swollen, itchy, red eyes? Worse news is that an allergy can develop at any point, even if you have not previously been allergic.

 

Today, health and beauty go hand in hand. Modern women are smart, savvy and increasingly concerned with their health and wellbeing, in particular the effects of chemicals in everyday products.

 

While rare (less than 1% of consumers are affected), hair color can cause severe allergic reactions. It doesn’t matter how long you have been using the same hair dye without reaction, one day your immune system could mistake and recognize hair color as something dangerous, and an allergic reaction could occur. What’s worse is that once this reaction occurs, it’s likely to continue to happen every time you use the product.

 

How do you protect yourself from a reaction?

The best way to protect yourself from an allergic reaction is to have your stylist perform a patch test 48 hours prior to having your hair colored to ensure that you have not developed an allergy and it is safe to color your hair as normal.

 

Why do allergic reactions to hair color occur and how is Koleston Perfect Innosense different?

There are two ingredients – Para-Phenyldiamine (pPD) and para-Toulenediamine (pTD) – that are used in approximately 90% of hair color shades, for their great coverage and lasting results, but unfortunately, on rare occasions can cause an allergic reaction.

 

For two decades, Wella Professionals scientists have researched how to formulate a molecule that reduces the risk of developing an allergy, while maintaining uncompromised color performance. The revolutionary solution is a new dye molecule, ME+, which still contains the part of the molecule responsible for color vibrancy, lastingness and coverage, but does not cause the same reaction as pPD or pTD.

 

More and more color lines are coming out better with their chemical combinations. In my salon I use Tec Italy which is 90% organic and 100% grey coverage. Find yourself a good educated stylist that can prevent any

bad experience with your visit.

Three of the Best at Home Hair Dyes

 

There are so many things worth saving money for like a new shoes or new makeup you’ve been wanting lately. So, if you can save on hair color so you can splurge elsewhere, I say why not. Experimenting with hair color is so much fun that sometimes having it done at the salon is cost prohibitive. But with some great products and a few tips from the pros, a little DIY can work out pretty well. No matter what you’re looking to achieve. Although I am a professional hair stylist I do buy over the counter dyes too. Here are the 3 dyes I have used.


Revlon ColorSilk Buttercream: It smells great (like tropical mango and coconut), while going on just like cream. If you have dry or damaged hair, this product will do double-duty for you – offering great conditioning treatment and flawless overall color.

Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam: If you’re a first timer, this kit is probably the one for you. The foam formula is dripless, making it super simple to apply. With excellent easy-to-follow instructions, just follow along for great, natural looking results.

L’Oreal Paris Feria: This awesome hair dye kit is perfect for first timers as it’s cream-based and doesn’t drip. While most of us have left complex ombre looks to the pros, this is pretty easy for getting that grown out highlight effect at home.

Have you tried dying your hair at home? What are the products you use? Please comment with any tips down below to help other readers.

If you do not feel comfortable doing this to yourself (stop) and  please call around to hair salons and find a good stylist that can work with you.

Thank You,