I recently had a very bad allergic reaction after having my hair coloured at my usual salon. As a bit of background, I've always had highlights in my hair, for the past 10 years at the same, reputable salon. Last November, I decided to try something different and had balyage, so my roots were darkened. I didn't have a patch test beforehand because I'd been going to the same place for so long (I know, I shouldn't have assumed!
) but neither did the salon ask me to. 24 hours after having my hair done (which I loved initially) my whole scalp broke out in blisters, my face began to swell up and after a few days I got an infection in my glands due to it! It was horrendous!
Now, almost 5 months on, I am looking to get my colour done again; my colour's faded and I have a few greys peeking through! I decided to go back to my usual highlights. This time I did have a patch test (the salon have now changed their policy and won't colour hair without one) but, again, I've come out with a reaction! The salon haven't been particularly forthcoming with ideas about what I can do now and, I know my safety has to come first, but my hair is such an important thing in helping me feel good about myself!
Has anyone been in a similar situation and be able to give me any advice?