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Red Hair Colorant
Q: Please can you help me..... Up until recently I have always been a blonde using {deleted for copyright reasons} Highlighter
on my re-growth and never had a problem. However, my husband fancied I change to become a 'redhead'. I agreed and consequently
obtained a {deleted for copyright reasons} Red hair colorant, this I used as a shampoo all over the head. It worked well except
that my poor scalp suffered, it burned, itched, started to progress into my forehead and neck. I was extremely uncomfortable,
and sort medical advice. I was told it was a reaction to the chemicals and was given a prescription for cortisone lotion.
It cleared up after a couple of days. By this time, every time I washed my hair the color was fading and the blonde was appearing
through and it was becoming slightly pink.
At this stage I was convinced I was going back to blonde again, BUT, yes, my husband preferred it
RED. So I gave in and went to purchase another product which having seen as advert on the television for {deleted for copyright reasons},
being gentle, I picked this one. However, the very same reaction took place regarding my scalp, having got the medication I used
rapidly and was ok after a few days. This colorant completely covered the blonde and is not fading as quickly as I would have liked,
but I now have a re-growth of about an inch and to my horror is 'grey' hair, obviously my natural color (I'm gob-smacked at how gray
I actually am). YUK!
I cannot keep using the cortisone on my scalp as I will become immune to it and I know it's not
good. Is there a colorant I can buy that would suit me, or do you think I should get this professionally done, and make my husband
pay?
I would appreciate your reply. Many thanks for listening to me.
A: First of all, I’m so sorry you’ve experienced such a painful reaction to the haircolor products you’ve tried, but I’m very glad you
chose to share this story with us. This hopefully will help our other readers understand the importance of performing “patch tests”
before having any chemical service.
I also like the idea of suggesting that you have your husband pay for you to see a professional
colorist to have your color done, particularly since it is his idea that you still try for red hair after two sensitivity reactions
to haircolor already. The professional stylist will need to be told that you have had reactions to the last to over-the-counter
haircolors you have used and will need to make sure to schedule a patch test before applying any color to your hair.
If, however, you decide to continue attempting the coloring at home, I recommend that you try
using a demi-permanent or semi-permanent haircolor. These products do tend to be much gentler, but you will still need to perform a
patch test before applying the color all over the head.
The semi- and demi-permanent haircolors are designed to last only 6-12 shampoos, but this should
be preferable to the potential irritation you’ve experienced with permanent haircolors.
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