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Question for those who dye their own hair

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Scentsless · 30/08/2024 12:00

I dye my own hair regularly and although I am fully aware of the point of doing a spot test to check for adverse reactions each time you use the dye, I don't do this. I tend to think well it was fine last time, so it will be fine again and if it starts to sting or something, I'll wash it of straight away.

I was wondering if you all do the spot test each time and I am unusual, or if like me, most people who use the same dye repeatedly don't bother.

YABU: You should really do the spot test each and every time, I always do.
YANBU: I dye my own hair regularly and I don't do the spot test if using the same dye I used last time.

OP posts:
Limelimb · 30/08/2024 12:07

I don't dye it anymore but I have dyed it many times in the past and have never done the spot test. I know its on the instructions but I just never did it

Doggymummar · 30/08/2024 12:06

No never

Bonjovispjs · 30/08/2024 12:06

I never do either. Don't think I even bothered the very first time.

Dinosweetpea · 30/08/2024 12:06

I dye my roots every few weeks and never spot test if I'm using the same brand.

coffy11 · 30/08/2024 12:04

I've never done it and i've been dying my hair for over 20 years and no adverse reaction to any of the products.

GoingRoundInOvals · 30/08/2024 12:01

I never do the spot test if I'm using the same brand, every 6 weeks or so.

I know I should. But equally - how?? As once you've opened it to do a spot test you have to use it. So.....?!