Experiment with your appearance in our age, full of temptations, every woman would like. A change of image is often accompanied by a new hairstyle and a new hair color, but the consequences of a new image can often be not at all joyful. Half the battle is the deterioration of the condition of the hair on the head, which after the first dyeing must be carefully looked after, and if an allergy to hair dye appears, it’s bad. Many people treat hair coloring rather negligently.
The manifestation of the first signs
It's no secret that hair dye is toxic and dangerous to both the strands themselves and the scalp. Each attempt to change color can lead to irreversible consequences, serious illnesses, long trips to the doctor, and it all starts with a seemingly harmless process: a slight allergy to hair dye. Symptoms that go unnoticed in time later result in dermatological diseases, so it is important to be careful before the procedure itself.
Many people are rather frivolous about the itching that occurs during applicationmixtures. Others prefer to “drive in” the dye with a brush in order to achieve a better result. Still others do not at all disdain to leave careless smears of hardening slurry on areas of the skin. But it is very dangerous.
An allergic reaction may not manifest itself immediately, but only the next day. Redness and itching indicate that the dyes are contained in the paint in large quantities. Swelling of the face and blisters indicate the harmful effects of individual components of the paint, such as oxidizing agents and firming agents.
A truly terrible consequence of dyeing hair is anaphylactic shock, leading to damage to the mucous membranes and problems with the respiratory tract.
The so-called urticaria spreads throughout the body and leads to nausea, swelling of the face, headaches.
The most difficult thing to treat is dermatitis, which goes away with luck after two months of medication, but treatment can drag on for years.
Harmful ingredients in paint
Allergy to hair dye can most often manifest itself due to the four main components that make up all "household paints" sold in stores and markets. The following substances can cause a strong reaction:
- paraphenylenediamine, or PPD;
- isatin - coloring matter;
- p-Methylaminophenol (p-Methylaminophenol);
- hydroxyindole
It should be remembered that the paint itself is a whole cocktail of chemical compounds. Ammonia, the harmfulness of which is advertisedeverywhere, far from the only reason for the poor outcome of the procedure. Hydrogen peroxide, contained in the paint in large quantities, also makes itself felt with severe burns, and most often an allergy to hair dye is associated with the presence of perhydrol in its composition.
After going to the doctor, a skin test is performed, after which it turns out which component harmed the body.
Actions for an allergic reaction
Slight burning during the application of paint, redness of certain areas of the skin, constant itching on the head, peeling of the skin, blisters and other unpleasant consequences are caused by an allergy to hair dye. What to do in this case is, of course, not a secret, it is written in the instructions for the product. If discomfort occurs when applying the composition to the hair, immediately follow:
- wash hair in plenty of running water;
- additionally treat the head with a decoction of chamomile (natural anti-allergen);
- apply "Fenistil-gel" or its analogues on damaged areas of the skin;
- drink antihistamines: Suprastin, Tavegil or diphenhydramine;
- seek help from a specialist if symptoms persist within 24 hours.
Each person's allergy to hair dye can manifest itself in different ways due to the influence of certain components on the skin. Treatment, respectively, is also different.
The terrible consequences of the procedure
The human body is constantly inthe process of development, therefore, at any moment something can change in it. Chemical processes constantly flow inside us, as a result of which we cease to be susceptible to external factors. An allergy can manifest itself at any time - even after the hundredth use of the same paint. Even if everything was fine before, sudden itching, redness, scratching indicate that the body is more resistant to this type of chemical exposure, and something needs to be changed. Hair dye allergy seems to be a myth to many - the photo below is proof that it can still lead to dangerous consequences.
This result is a surprise in most cases, so before each hair coloring, you should protect yourself and get first aid medicines, prepare a decoction, headache pills and ointments.
Allergy Prevention
On the face, the skin often seems capricious and problematic, but in fact, under the hair it is even more tender and requires careful care. It quickly becomes clogged, the hair roots often settle and sit in the wrong way, various kinds of rashes and pimples appear, and not all shampoos help keep the hair in a he althy state. The toxic mixture in this case is another factor that worsens the condition of the head, which is why it is imperative to conduct a hair dye allergy test. Most manufacturers recommend 48 hours prior to use to apply a small amount of the contents of the tube to especiallytender areas of the skin: this is the bend of the elbow, the skin behind the ear, the neck. It is recommended to hold the paint for about half an hour, and then wait for the consequences. If they are not there, accept congratulations and feel free to experiment with the image. Slight redness, itching, swelling indicate that the money for the packaging of the poison was thrown away and completely wasted. Do not be discouraged, henna and basma always remain in stock, they are certainly natural.
Treatment after unsuccessful painting
Allergy symptoms usually disappear within a day. This suggests that medical attention may not be needed. If the redness does not go away, and the swelling only intensifies, especially on the eyelids, you should immediately consult a doctor and report the problem. It is advisable to show the paint package and report on what was done first.
In the hospital, they analyze the skin and find out the cause of the pathology, that is, they find the substance due to which the allergy from hair dye arose. Treatment is prescribed purely individual: someone can be helped by simple droppers, someone is forced to "sit" on "Suprastin" and other pills for months, or even more.
Treatment will pass well if first aid is given correctly: thoroughly wash off the paint, take medication, lubricate damaged skin with balm or ointment.
How to choose the right paint
Suppose that allergies after hair dye are not very scary: you still want to be beautiful. But crippling your he alth is not.
First of all, you should pay attention to the composition: it should contain as few harmful substances as possible. Then we check the expiration date, storage conditions of the paint, the content of useful substances. By the way, not all useful supplements can have a good effect on hair. Each additional component in the paint, whether it be hair oil, royal jelly, plant extract and much more, needs to be pre-tested for individual tolerance.
If you don't want to change your hair color drastically, you can switch to tint balms. Natural expensive dyes usually have a temporary coloring effect and do not burn the hair. Just right for those who love experiments and are not used to consistency.
The high cost of paint is also not always an indicator of quality. Individual intolerance to components can begin even with the most expensive and “professional” paint. Very sensitive skin prone to redness is sure to fall victim. Good service in a beauty salon can be considered lucky, when the master can offer several products to choose from and select the composition that will cause the least harm.
You should not fall into dependence on changing the color of your hair: sooner or later this happiness will end, but an allergy to hair dye, as we remember, is very insidious.
Coloring Tips
To make hair coloring go as well as possible, you should get all the necessary tools: gloves, cape, hairpin, brush,bowl (not metal!). In addition, you can take any skin cream and gently apply along the hairline. This little trick will help avoid skin damage.
Apply the mixture from roots to ends, starting from the back, discard the rest, do not keep the composition on the hair for longer than the prescribed time. Rinse off with warm water in gloves, thoroughly rinsing the scalp, and be sure to use a hair balm after painting.
Coloring with food
Disappointed with manufacturers, many try to change color with many foods: cinnamon, coffee, onion skin decoction, a mixture of lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide, tea, etc. For example, if you combine brewed instant coffee with a bag of henna, adding iodine there, and apply the mixture on your head, there is a chance to get a nice chestnut shade.
Allergy to hair dye in this case, of course, will not make itself felt, but homemade recipes are fraught with the fact that no one controls the dosage of certain components, and they can also be allergic. The same cinnamon in the amount of three teaspoons can be even worse than paint that burns the scalp, since it works just as well on its own. Lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide for lightening hair are generally a very big risk, the second component in its pure form leads to extensive burns.
To get rid of the need to constantly tint your hair, tint balms can help, sparing the hair and gradually nullifying the actioncolors.
Summing up
Lethal outcomes from hair coloring are rare, but aptly. Is there a hair dye that does not cause allergies? Definitely not due to individual intolerance to individual components. It is impossible to completely change the hair color or paint over gray hair without the use of chemistry, which means that all that remains is to be extremely careful with it. Folk recipes can be useful if you need a weak effect, but you still have to pay for a radical change in the image without consequences, and sometimes the price of the issue comes down not only to finances.
