black hair dye with out ppd

by Cat kisby
(daventry uk england)

my natural hair colour :-(

my natural hair colour :-(

i have white hair.(49yrs old). after a tattoo i can no longer dye it black i had a very severe reaction.. i have tied matrix prisms this has been the only one that didnt react but it turned out like water colour,, can you help me as so love black hair white is boring ;-) many thanks CAT

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black hair dye with out ppd

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Aug 25, 2009
 ppd free hair dye
by: Anonymous

Hi Cat,
I feel your pain.
the ingredient you may be allergic to is phenylenediamines < also known as PPD.
i had black hair for a long time but all of a sudden when i went do do a root touch up took a nasty allergic reaction and was told by my dermatologist i was allergic to this.
unfortunately there is no black permanent hair dye that doesnt contain PPD, as it is an essential ingredient for the dark colouring.
i have to get my hair stripped now and go a much lighter colour which i am devastated about.
although, websites like smartbeautyuk have permanent dyes which dont contain ppds at all, however their these colours do, natural black, hot chocoloate and passion plum.
hope i helped.
take care
Aug 29, 2009
 Yes, you can get black hair without chemicals!!!
by: Anonymous

You can color your black with natural henna and indigo. You use the henna first, which will color your hair red. Immediately afterwards, you use the indigo. When used together with henna in this way, it will color your hair black.
There's a lot more detailed information at hennaforhair.com if you want to try it. They explain the whole process, how it works, how to apply, etc.
Oct 05, 2009
 Henna and Indigo
by: Heather

Due to PPD I now use Henna on my grey hair but its very orange???? Be careful if you use Indigo; if you ever want to lighten your hair (highlights etc) your hair WILL GO BLUE. ?
Jan 13, 2010
 ppd allergy
by: Paige

Hi Cat. I feel your pain. I am 54 and have always had very dark brown hair. I greyed in my early 30's and have dyed ever since, until the allergic reaction. I now have to have my hair stripped and go natural - white! I have tried many products and now work well and all stain my scalp making it look like a full scalp tattoo. I'm at a loss and need some help! With so many people having this problem why isn't there a decent product to help us!!!
Feb 16, 2010
 PPD-free dye
by: Sil

Paige, try Surya Henna Cream. You can get it from topleaf.co.uk and I've been using it a while now. I'd tried a number of different PPD-free products but none are permanent and most don't cover grey 100%. Surya dark brown is the best I've found to date - its does cover 100% but it still washes out fairly quickly and I need to dye it every couple of weeks to keep on top of it.
Mar 08, 2010
 many thanks
by: Anonymous

Many thanks for all your comments i am very tempted to try the henna doing it red and then indigo i will do a patch test first and i will let you all know how i got on.. Lesley "cat" Kisby
Apr 18, 2010
 your hair is gorgeous!
by: pen

Hi Kat
your hair is gorgeous! I have long naturally curly dark ash brown but unfortunately I have a big patch of white on top. When I am all white i will have no worries it will look great but right now, with most of it still dark, I need something for the roots and on top. The Surya Dark brown is not dark brown, its quite red. The so called black is a darker brown (when I put it on white paper) but it has not been able to cover the reddish tone or my white hairs beyond a light brown. I hate that red henna look on me!

I just found two more companies: ACT Naturals and Palette by Nature. I am going to try them.

I still think your hair is gorgeous white though!
Apr 24, 2010
 act naturals
by: Anonymous

I'm going to try Surya Cream next. Very severe allergy to dye.
I use ACT Naturals and It turned my hair jet blue black except for the gray. It didn't cover it at all and I had my stylist friend apply it. Very messy and difficult to use. so I ended up with jet black hair and a terrible skunk line.

So frustrating!
Jun 19, 2010
 keep it
by: random guy

The white hair looks great. Keep it!

Random 52-yr old guy
Jul 19, 2010
 Work what you Got! White HOT!
by: Anonymous

Cat! Friend girl! Your hair is Hot! Keep it lovely you are banging!
Aug 11, 2010
 ppd dye
by: Anonymous

pls send me hair dye without ppd,I am allergic to ppd
Sep 07, 2010
 Black hair dye with out ppd
by: Chathulal

I have been using dye for long time,for some time I am unable to use any dye.I was told by my friends to try dye without ppd.I am 55yrs,Pl help me thanks.
Sep 16, 2010
 ppd
by: maggiemagpie

I am also allergic to PPD. After years of dying my hair black I now use Henna (Colora). It is a great product but lasts only a couple of weeks, very easy to use and safe.
However as we speak I have a patch test on my arm to determine if Joico will cause an allergic reaction. So far so good. Normally I would experience a burning/itchy sensation within minutes of applying any hair color.
I may have finally found something that works...
Nov 27, 2010
 maggie magpie
by: Anonymous

would you please get back to me and ley me no if you reacted to the Joico hair dye and were you get it from i am desperate to find somethink
Dec 16, 2010
 guy in need
by: ak47the greyguy

Help,
I have been grey since I was 15 (highschool was brutal to say the least) been using dye for years until a few years ago and can't find anything that doesn't give me the itchy- head. I know I am probably allergic to ppd. Tried hennalucent but doesn't come in a black or dark brown, if you all know of something that is ppd free and dark...I am listening
Jan 12, 2011
 Light Mountain Henna
by: Sev

You may want to try Light Mountain Henna. It does not contain PPD.

Light Mountain Natural Hair Color & Conditioner, Dark Brown, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 3)


Dark brown seems to be the darkest they have. I hope it works for you.
Jan 17, 2011
 great product at Lush
by: Anonymous

Easier and less messy than powder hennas - from LUSH Cosmetics...

Caca Noir Mama Hair Henna



Caca Noir Mama Hair Henna
Mar 02, 2011
 I really want to dye my hair again
by: stevie leigh

Hi i am only 17 and i dyed my hair a year ago and i loved the colour of it (black) But i had a allergic reaction to it and i would like to find a Hair dye that doesnt contain PPD in it :)
thanks a Lot stevie :) xx
May 06, 2011
 ppd free hair dye
by: Anonymous

i spent 4 days in hospital after a severe reaction to hair dye. i have black hair and at only age 28 im starting to grey.luckily i made a full recovery. ppd is banned in most other european countires.it is now being put into underwear and cheap clothing. so beware. it should be anned here also. i use this hair dye and although it washes out pretty quickly its much safer.

http://www.naturesdream.co.uk/naturtint/reflex.php
Oct 02, 2011
 Allergy to henna and PPD
by: Anonymous

I am allergic to PPD and also henna. Does anyone know if a colour exists without both ingredients :(
Oct 05, 2011
 Naturtint REFLEX
by: Anonymous

http://www.naturesdream.co.uk/naturtint/reflex.php

this product is safe but does not give you 100% coverage. Washes out pretty quickly - any one can help with PPD free hair colour
Jan 27, 2012
 No choice but to go grey?
by: Cheryl

I'm also allergic to PPD. What I do now is have foil hi-lights not touching the scalp. If tint does touch my skin I get an infection and then an allergic reaction with severe itching which lasts about 5 weeks and then the cycle repeats itself. Now I'm going to try hi-lights with the old cap method. I really don't want to go grey but might not have a choice

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