ColourStart pack inc online passport
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Colourstart is a clean and convenient way to screen for potential allergy to one of the chemicals, called para phenylenediamine (PPD), found in most hair colours. To reduce the risk of experiencing an allergic reaction to hair colour, some manufacturers recommend screening for allergy by using an Allergy Alert Test (AAT) on the skin.
Colourstart can be used instead of the AAT to test for allergy to PPD.
Before going ahead and using Colourstart passport you will need to confirm the following:
- You are over 16
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not suspect or know you are allergic to PPD or hair colorants or previously experienced an allergy to hair colorant?
- You do not have a black henna tattoo or have you had an allergy to a black henna tattoo in the past?
- You do not have redness, swelling or itchy skin (active dermatitis)?
- You are not taking oral or topical steroids or other immunosuppressant medicines?
If you are unable to confirm any of these statements then unfortunately you are not suitable to use the colourstart passport option.
You can speak with your colourist to check if a traditional AAT can be performed before each colour service.
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How to use:
Colourstart consists of an adhesive patch that contains two small, separate squares. One square contains a small amount of PPD (this is the positive ‘+’ part), the other contains no PPD (this is the negative ‘-‘ part) and is used for comparison only.
The patch is applied to an easily visible part of the arm at least 5 days before an appointment for hair colour. The patch is left on for at least 48 hours (2 days) and then removed. 48 hrs (2 days) later, the arm can be inspected for any sign of a reaction.
If there is any sign of redness, itching or inflammation on the site of the patch, this is an indication that you may be allergic to PPD. If this happens you should not use hair colorant. If you are unsure about what to do, or if you have a severe reaction, you should seek the advice of a pharmacist or doctor. Please see the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).
The patch is applied to an easily visible part of the arm at least 5 days before an appointment for hair colour. The patch is left on for at least 48 hours (2 days) and then removed. 48 hrs (2 days) later, the arm can be inspected for any sign of a reaction.
If there is any sign of redness, itching or inflammation on the site of the patch, this is an indication that you may be allergic to PPD. If this happens you should not use hair colorant. If you are unsure about what to do, or if you have a severe reaction, you should seek the advice of a pharmacist or doctor. Please see the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).
When should you use Colourstart passport?
The colourstart passport is designed to lower the testing needs from every visit 48hr before with multiple colours, limiting your options, to once per year with 1 patch covering all options. This is to minimise over exposure to the PPD molecule thus lowering your chances of having an allergy whilst ensuring it is safe to go ahead and have your colour service.
Here at Nikki Cs Hair Studio your safety is my ultimate priority and 3 weeks prior to your colour service you will receive a quick questionnaire to establish if an updated AAT is required prior to your service. You will not need another Colourstart patch for 12 months following your first one.
Here at Nikki Cs Hair Studio your safety is my ultimate priority and 3 weeks prior to your colour service you will receive a quick questionnaire to establish if an updated AAT is required prior to your service. You will not need another Colourstart patch for 12 months following your first one.