Hair Dye Question

scottishf

I dyed my hair last night, and realised I should have done a 48 hr patch test. I have been fine all day and wondered if there was usually a time limit for bad effects to happen if they were going to.

Also my 12 year old was asking about dying hers.....is it too young for her ?

suki1964

scottishf wrote: »

I dyed my hair last night, and realised I should have done a 48 hr patch test. I have been fine all day and wondered if there was usually a time limit for bad effects to happen if they were going to.

Also my 12 year old was asking about dying hers.....is it too young for her ?

You would have known whilst it was developing if you were going to have problems - burning, itching etc

The other thing about doing a test is to check the colour

You must also remember that just cos you got away with it this time, you may not in future. All the horror stories I have read all start the same way - "it was a colour and brand I usually use so didnt do a test"

I think I was 14 when I started to colour my hair - but then Im old My niece does hers and shes 13 so I suppose it what you think is appropriate for your own 12 year old

scottishf

suki1964 wrote: »

You would have known whilst it was developing if you were going to have problems - burning, itching etc

The other thing about doing a test is to check the colour

You must also remember that just cos you got away with it this time, you may not in future. All the horror stories I have read all start the same way - "it was a colour and brand I usually use so didnt do a test"

I think I was 14 when I started to colour my hair - but then Im old My niece does hers and shes 13 so I suppose it what you think is appropriate for your own 12 year old

Thanks for that, it all seems to be ok :-) learned my lesson about the patch test though :-)

I'm not sure about my 12year old. Noticed that the box said amongst all the warnings, not to be used on children but not sure what age they class a child..

suki1964

scottishf wrote: »

Thanks for that, it all seems to be ok :-) learned my lesson about the patch test though :-)

I'm not sure about my 12year old. Noticed that the box said amongst all the warnings, not to be used on children but not sure what age they class a child..

Well the kids in work ( 13+) all dye theirs at home. usually with the stuff from the pound shops so I cant see a medical reason not to use it on a 12 year old - moral may be different

Louise03

I'm probably abit boring but wouldn't be happy about a 12 yr old dying her hair - all the chemicals seeping into her scalp. Couldn't she get some of those washout hair mascaras for the time being.

scottishf

Louise03 wrote: »

I'm probably abit boring but wouldn't be happy about a 12 yr old dying her hair - all the chemicals seeping into her scalp. Couldn't she get some of those washout hair mascaras for the time being.

Oh that has really put me off now.....does anyone know if there are any health implications.

chewynut

I started dying mine when I was 14 (21 now) because I really hated being blonde. Black with red/purple suits me a heck of a lot better and it gave me much more confidence.

I can't see there being any health implications if you follow the instructions and use it responsibly. I don't think there's any problems with changing to another natural colour. Maybe not bleached blonde or anything because the hydrogen peroxide can't be good for your hair if it eats through it when they leave it on too long. I've had black for years and my hair is still in as good a condition as when I started.

But I would advise against unnatural colours like pink for the time being because I can't see her school being overjoyed.

suki1964

I would hardly think the home kits would be passed for home use if there were health implications from chemicals leaking into the scalp

All the time there are scares for everyday toiletries being dangerous but still they are passed for safe use by humans

foreign_correspondent

scottishf wrote: »

Oh that has really put me off now.....does anyone know if there are any health implications.

it has been suggested that there are, but the evidence is not conclusive...

http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/hairdyes/

However, it may be enough to make you wary about letting a 12 year old use hair dye...