QuoteReplyTopic: allergic to hairdye 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
Can't we have some 'natural, true herbal' hairdye in color of our choice?
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 ...
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.
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.
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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