! Hair Dye !?

Question

Who out their dyes their hair sucsessfully? Has anyone ever had an allergic reaction, because i dont think i would be able to cope if i got on of them.

Hair experts would you be able to check these links and tell me if it contains the PPD chemical, and would be safe to use. (i would do a strand test anyway d.w).

Thanks for your help xox

Im looking at the highlighting kit, but also creme soft for a later date x

Answer 1

I use hair dyes to dye my hair and have done since I was 15, I am now nearly 26. I have never had a problem.

I get my friend or mum or hair salon to apply the dye as they can see places I cannot and can get it even, and can also not get it applied so messily! I'd advise a second pair of hand, apply as you would with nit-lotion, chunk by chunk, pick out a section, combe through (n.b not a brush as it will not be an even scoop, if its too much for a comb, yuse less hair, not a bigger comb, the smaller the chunk, the more vibrant and even the result.)

ALWAYS ALWAYS do a patch test just on a small part of skin either just behind your ear, or in the crease of your elbow, depending on how much you bear your arms/wantr to have a visable sight of the dye as oppose to just feeling if there is any reaction.

Provided there is no reaction- and there very rarely is as the products are tested on small animals (sorry to break the bubble here) and the animals tend to be much smaller and have way more delicate skin and hair/fur than people.

If you are unsure and this is your first time, I'd advise going to a hair dresser who knows there stuff, it may cost loads more but the results will be even and any reaction you do have- if there are any- will be dealt with by professionals who are likely to have seen it all before- and better yet, if the salon is reputable, they should fix any mistakes there and then.

Alternatively try a wash in wash out, then build to a semi perminant, then a full on perminant over time. It may seem costly and may seem a funny way of going about it, but it will build up your confidence of dyeing your hair.

But on a personal note, go for it- its like you get a new lease of life! a whole different world can open up to you if for example -like me- you go from mouse to a uk post-box red!!!

Answer 2

Just be careful!
I used the same colour rang for 15 years and the last time I used it I had a bad reaction,you can develop an allergy at any time from anything you regularly use ie: perfume ,soap powder etc
I would recommend going to a hairdresser I know it is more expensive but you will have more piece of mind and if you are only having highlights it won't mean too frequent visits.
Other alternatives are vegetable dyes (no ppd) but they only last 6-8 weeks or the wash in colours.

Answer 3

You must do a skin test 1st if you not used the colour before. I will say u are Better to get it done by a hairdresser as if it goes wrong the salon will not be to happy to put it right as salon colour can react to the chemicals in a home kits. When I was hairdressing I had a number of people come in that had coloured there hair and when we done strand tests we where not able to colour or perm there hair as the home kits had made their hair like an elastic band. I do hope this heps good luck

Answer 4

I have successfully been dying my hair at home for over 12 years.

I vary between being a brunette and a blonde. I've even done cranberry red once!!

To be successful, choose a dye that's right for you. Do you want permanent which is deep, saturated color that will last? Or do you want semi-permanent which is saturated color that will fade? Or do you want temporary wash out color that will wash out in a month?

If you're new to all of this, try a temporary or semi-permant color to see how your hair responds to color. Some hair takes color well, some doesn't. Also, don't take a drastic jump in hues your first time.

And have someone help you who has colored hair before - to ensure that you get even coverage, especially on the back of your head.

If you have dark hair, and want to go light, look for dyes that are designed for dark hair - they won't leave you red or brassy. These are made in dyes and in highlight kits.

Before you know it, you'll be a pro!

Answer 5

make sure you do a patch test on the skin just behind you ear, if it flares up dont use the kit. reactions are common, as they all tingle at some point but alleric reactions arent so common so i wouldnt panic. ive been bleaching and colouring my hair for 10 years and never had one xxx

Answer 6

Go to a a salon . Box colors have metallic dyes in them .

Answer 7

I recommend going to a salon it could truly prevent a disaster..

Answer 8

has long as you do the strand test you,ll be fine