I have had reactions to hair colours for years yet due to grey hair I NEED TO COLOUR.
I found a colour that was PPD free, PTD free, Toluene free, Ammonia free but it does contain Cocamide MEA
AND I HAVE YET AGAIN HAD A REACTION.

What can I be reacting to? Ive researched for years for colours that dont have the harsh chemicals, yet I have still had a reaction.??

I dyed my hair for five years before reacting to the hair colour. I developed sores on my scalp which were itchy and it became difficult to comb or brush my hair. I stopped dying my hair and within months, I noticed that my hair no longer fell out as much and there was less breakage.

I recently did a massive search for a natural alternative to hair dyes with PPD and finally found something that works. I have brown hair and had been dying it at my salon for several years since I started getting greys. I thought about the health risks associated with using a dark dye for the next half century or more (non-Hodgkins Lymphoma being one of the worst) and made it my mission to find something natural and safe. I finally found Colour the Grey by Light Mountain naturals and have been very happy with the results. Unfortunately it is very hard to find in Canada, but you can order online directly from the company or other online resellers. It's a two step process where the first step is just red henna and the second step is the colour you choose. I went with a really dark brown and it worked amazingly well. I was afraid it would still give a red result because of the first step and instead it was even darker brown than I initially wanted. So next time I'm going with a lighter brown, but I couldn't be happier that I've found a healthy alternative. As a plus, it's also cheaper than going to the salon...although it is a bit of a hassle to apply. I figure my health is worth the hassle!

i dyed my hair for years & all of a sudden became allergic..please dont become complacent & not test it before every application, its a horrible experiance wen the dye process goes very wrong :(

Wow, the only thing I had heard in the past was something to do with pregnancy, and that it was preferable not to dye your hair if you were. Troubling to read the comments and I really do feel for you. I know now, I'm one of the lucky ones, been colouring my hair for so many years I can't remember.

I REALLY don't mean to be glib - but I just cannot resist this Joan Rivers moment - at least I'll die with my roots intact! Sorry ladies, I couldn't resist.

I get skin discoloring, white spots on my arms and legs. I know there is a warning on most hairdyes for this. What is the ingredient that may be doing this and are there any hairdyes without this ingredient?
Thanks

I too started having allergic reactions to hair color and went grey with lowlights (use of foils that don't come in contact with scalp) I have discovered a wonderful product called Sanotint (light). It contains no PPD and have had no issues with this product. Nice thick formula and makes my hair look natural, healthy and shine. Manufactured in Italy (www.cosvalitaly.com) but available in Canada. I get mine from Aveda (Wpg)

I am allergic to dyes as well. I have let my hair go "natural"...greyish white..UGH!
what choice is there ? A wig is great.....choose your color and have it styled the way you like.

I have dyed my hair twice in the last 2 years, each time it caused red blemishes in my scalp and around my face. I also had bumps on my neck which were itchy and painful. Maybe its my fault for not doing the test first. However, I had streaks put in my hair from a salon and no problems. Go figure.

Hey Best Health Magazine -hopw about a follow up story where you challenge all the hair color manufacturers to come up with some healthy safe scent free products that actually work and cover the greys.

Five years ago my daughter had her 2nd reaction to black hair dye. The second time she was severly ill and in an out of hospital. It transpired that she was also allergic to the antibiotics given to her to treat the scalp lesions caused by the hair dye. You never want to see the reaction this caused. She didn't want me to see her either. Swollen face and eyes, the sight was not good. I was just so relieved to see her alive. She survived but is now very cognizant of the fact that she will no longer be able to dye her hair.

I also am one of the unfortunate ones that cannot dye my hair. I tried three times, two at a salon and once at home. All three times I had an allergic reaction. I had the defomed face. From my neck to the top of my scalp. Not only was the swelling intense I also had oozing sores. So, now I just stick with my grey. It's my trademark.

I am also allergic to home and salon hair dyes. Itching, red scalp and weeping skin where the dye touches. I have tried many different brands-some were suppose to be milder-did not work. Would love to have a hair dye that was safe to use. I have let my hair go grey as it became too risky to keep applying dye to my head. Would love for hair dye companies to develop dyes that are not harmful to our health. If someone knows of any please let me know-thanks!!

As someone who has experienced an allergic reaction to hair colour I really wish the cosmetic companies would wake up and come out with some truly safe permanent hair colours . I have had to quit going to hair salons, and/or buying the do it yourself kits as a result of itching , redness , and burning , and now have an extremely sensitive scalp which a doctor speciallizing in hair told me the reactions could get even worse if I were to continue having my hair done [I went to a salon 99.8% of the time for this]. I have tried Henna - didn't work out well for me either and is not without its problems. Please cosmetic and medical companies ...please help with this issue as most of us dont like the grey.

It sure would be nice if you would list some PPD and/or PTD - free hair dyes...