Hair dye reaction!!!?

my hair is mahogany red/ cherry red. i first dyed it this colour via my local salon and then second time round i dyed it with a slightly duller shade by loreal preference. i fancied a slightly brighter red so i decided to try LIVE XXL shade R43. as usual i followed the instructions and done a patch test for allergies and waited 48hours till i applied the dye buuuuutttt when i put the dye on this morning it stung and itched REALLY badly as soon as it went on so i washed it off. Is it safe to try another dye (obv after another allergy test) or will i face a certain reaction to any dye. if I can dye my hair again, does anyone know how long i would have to wait? any advice appreciated as i am really disappointed that i took a reaction - my roots are coming through and my red is fading to crappy brown :( lol

thanks

Hair dye reaction!!!?

schwarzkopf XXL was probably the WORST range the brand has done, in the professional range their products are much better. i have quite a few clients who have tried the XXL absolut platinum and it has burned their scalp and melted their hair in some cases (although mis-use is also a factor in why) i would stay away from anything in this range unless you have used it previously and had success. the best OTC red colours are by feria, although be warned- they are extremely permanent and if you change your mind you will have to use a colour remover to remove it. i would also wait 24 hours before applying another colour as this will give your scalp chance to build up the natural oils to protect itself. another good point is if you don't want your hair to be muddied with all different shades then you may want to use a colour remover to remove it all and start afresh. (colorfix by robert craig if you live USA or schwarzopf igora phantom if you live UK)

Hair dye reaction!!!?

try using Dulux

Hair dye reaction!!!?

ask advice of a hairdresser i would

Hair dye reaction!!!?

my advice to you would be don't dye it again- i have had a severe reaction to hair dye in the pat, my eyes swelled shut and i had to go on steroids for over a week. the docotr told me that each time you react to something you are allergic to, the reation worsens. and you could actually DIE.

I now use the body shops natural henna hair colour, they do a bright red one and it is really good.

Hair dye reaction!!!?

I think it may be safer not to try it again! If you got to your GP they may be able to give you a patch test which may point out which dyes (if not all of them) you can not use.

Loreal are known for their very strong dyes so this may be why. You may be able to find some natural or organic products.

Hair dye reaction!!!?

go ahead and try another dye. all dyes have different ingredients so you may not be allergic to a different kind. just do the allergy test and if it burns again, ask your salon for advice. hope you get through this tough time with your crappy brown roots lol :]

Hair dye reaction!!!?

make sure you are giving enough time between colors for your scalp to heal, and if you have dandruff, or dry itchy scalp any hair dye will burn and itcy because most have ammonia, try using a semi permanent color that has lots of oils and conditioners in it to lessen the damage to your scalp and you should be ok, and make sure you do some kind of hot oil treatments to help heal your scalp after coloring like VO5 or just heat a little olive oil put on and wear shower cap for a little while, do this about 2 times a week first few weeks after coloring, it will make hair shiny and pretty and make scalp feel better too!

Hair dye reaction!!!?

You shouldnt be mixing different brands, stick to what you're okay with. Also its best to wait till its faded and almost washed out to redo it, your hair needs to relax after being dyed, only touch up your roots between dying.

Hair dye reaction!!!?

i would wait 48 hours before trying again make sure it,s a different make not all dyes are the same