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    Posted: May 13 2007 at 7:10am

Hi All, 

It is surprising to note that people could be allergic to henna as well. I never knew that. Henna is obtained from a natural plant. If you are using processed products, this may cause some allergy but if you can get hold of plant leaves directly, grind these and make a paste with water and use.

 
The only 'worst' thing about henna is, it gives bright orange shade, which is not what I would like to have. I am allergic to permanent hair dyes and although I am not allergic to henna, I don’t want 'orange' colored hair in contrast to my natural brown hair. Result: I am living up with gray Unhappy
 
Can't we have some 'natural, true herbal' hairdye in color of our choice?
 
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Alayney, I used to get bumps from one, then I tried another and then the situation presented itself again. I'm guessing I'm allergic to the active ingredient in tanners and also to the pigment in Henna!  It's pathetic, I can't even use perfume bc it makes me sick too. I guess my biochemistry is touchy or something! It's no fun bc now all summer I have a choice of being stark-white or have to tan in the tanning booth (which isn't healthy). 
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Hey Meowaz, what happens to you when you use the self-tanners? I have had reactions to them before, but only certain brands. I'm guessing they're all the same and it was a fluke maybe. I do still use them and haven't had problems with the brands I use now. For example, "Fruit of the Earth" brand made me itchy and bumpy but L'oreal and Coppertone are fine. My mom had the same problem ...
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Originally posted by Darling Nikkie Darling Nikkie wrote:

My friend is going grey and she's allergic to something in hairdye, called ddp (?).
Would Henna be a solution for her?
She's wearing wigs on her gorgeous afro!!! What a shame!!!
Any suggestions girls?


That must be frustrating! I'm allergic to something in self-tanners. I color my hair and haven't had a problem yet. I am allergic to one eye pencil I've tried called Henna (by Merle Norman). I wonder if that means I will be allergic to Henna dyes as well. Maybe she could consult an allergist about an opinion. Also, she should always do a patch test to see how it works for her before doing her entire head.


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Thanks ladies!
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It could be the particular color line that she is allergic to. Possibly a different color line would work. You mention she has afro hair type. Does she yield the same allergic reaction to a chemical relaxer? If you are not sure visit an allergist to learn more about her allergies....an allergic reaction to a haircolor can actually be life threatening in very rare instances. Henna could cause the same reaction so please see a doctor.

She could be on a prescription medicine like predisone that causes or intensifies the allergic reaction to the chemical compound in hair dyes. Like I said see a doctor.


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I have a friend who has been educating me about hennas.. Bodyart quality hennas is what you want.. This site was VERY helpful for me..



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PPD - oops ...ok, thanks, I'll tell her.
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Some hennas do contain PPDs--watch out for them.  Different kinds don't however
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My friend is going grey and she's allergic to something in hairdye, called ddp (?).
Would Henna be a solution for her?
She's wearing wigs on her gorgeous afro!!! What a shame!!!
Any suggestions girls?
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