The passion behind Natalie’s drive to become a trichologist comes from a deeply personal place. Natalie worked as a salon stylist until her career was cut short by the onset of PTSD. The strain caused her to suffer significant hair loss, which only added to her stress and anxiety. She had no idea why she […]
The Association of Registered Trichologists ask world renowned Toxicologist and expert on hair dye safety, Dr David Basketter, whether published scientific literature supports the role of a PPD skin test when colourants is based on other dyes. The answer is an emphatic “yes”. In this special scientific article, Dr Basketter explains why.
In response to various queries, here’s a republication of an article we produced back in 2013. It’s been 20 years in development, but now Proctor & Gamble (P&G) have announced they’ve developed a new molecule that offers permanent colour performance with a reduced risk of inducing allergy*. The new ingredient, 2-methyoxymethyl-p-phenylenediamine, is called ME+ for […]
Nicola Colehan runs the Excel Hair Studio in Lidget Green, Bradford. She’s passionate about the health of her clients and raising standards in the industry. Over the last few months she’s been undertaking a survey of salons in her area on how often they skin-test before they apply colour – and it’s been a depressing […]
Christine Watts runs a luxury hair spa and hair loss clinic in the picturesque village of Biddenden in Kent. Her commitment to quality ensures she has an international clientele. The High Street in Biddenden has timber beamed cottages, a village green, church, pub and tea room. It’s also home to Wattz International, owned and run […]
We’ve seen a rash of stories about allergic reactions recently. So hair and beauty professionals beware! If you use colour or tint – and nearly everyone does – make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions on testing for allergy first. And pass this important message on to your clients too. Actress Pauley Perrette from the […]
It can be a salon’s worst case scenario. You’ve coloured a client’s hair and they’ve come back to you showing a reaction on their scalp or face. If you’re alert and sufficiently knowledgeable to identify that the reaction is an allergic one, and not a temporary irritation, one of the most important pieces of advice […]
Four thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians developed a home test for pregnancy. The woman’s urine was sprinkled onto bags of wheat and barley seeds. If the barley grew, the woman would have a boy, if the wheat grew it would be a girl. If neither sprouted, then the woman wasn’t pregnant. Amazingly, when scientists […]
Toxicologist David Basketter says that the rise in allergic reactions to a chemical widely used in hair and beauty products is unprecedented. David Basketter is an authority on the identification and assessment of chemicals that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. He says that the rise in skin allergy cases caused by exposure to […]
The BBC’s ‘Fake Britain’ reporter Matt Allwright has been investigating two aspects of the ongoing story of the illegal and dangerous use of ‘black henna’ products. The first involved the Loxham family who were on holiday in Spain. Walking along the beach at Malaga they spotted a tattoo bar and thought it would be a […]
