Possible Allergy to Indigo?

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Sun, 2010-06-20 18:17
ddoming
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I recently did the 2 step process on my 80% gray hair. I have previously used a demi-permanent color on my hair about 5 weeks ago. I applied the henna with no problem. When I applied the Indigo and left it on for about 45 min. I started getting a headache.  Now 3 days later I have a rash on my neck where my hair touches it. 

The color is a medium brown which I am happy with but now I don't know how I can maintain the color w/o using Indigo to hide the gray roots.   I did not use your products. I am  hoping this will fade.

I am definitely a newbie.

Any suggestions?  :(

 

Thx!

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Mon, 2010-08-16 07:36
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Rosemary
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Re: Possible Allergy to Indigo?

Hello

 

The same thing has happened to me! I have a ppd allergy and had been using AUbrey Organics which is a henna & indigo mix and a few other natural ingredients. I experienced cold/flu like symtoms each time for an hour after I used the product, but the last time I had an anaphlyactic reaction, I went to my doctor and now have an epipen.

However I really want to cover my greys, so I am patch testing the henna and indigo individually in the hope that I am allergic to the indigo and I can still use henna, but the reaction was scary, so please be careful.

 

Please update us if you have any luck!

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