Hair dye horror: I thought I was going to die (From Thisisdorset)
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Hair dye horror: I thought I was going to die
8:52am Wednesday 10th October 2012 in Latest By Arron Hendy
Hair dye horror: I thought I was going to die
A WOMAN phoned for an ambulance after an allergic reaction to a hair dye caused her face and head to swell dramatically.
Selma Jesus feared she was going to die after she used the £5.99 Clairol Nice n’ Easy black dye and her eyes started to close over while her forehead began to expand.
“I thought I was going to die,” she said.
“It was horrible and I’m still in shock. I could feel my forehead coming out.”
The 32-year-old did not carry out a small test of the dye on herself as recommended as she had used different colours by the same brand before.
Selma, of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, said she was given an injection by paramedics and her GP gave her a prescription for tablets to relieve the swelling.
She went to hospital herself later the same day as the swelling continued and her fears grew.
The effect was still showing five days after using the black dye.
“I called an ambulance because I was desperate,” she said. “Now I have to take six tablets a day.”
A spokeswoman for Clairol said she would recommend users of any hair dye try a small area first.
She said: “We are sorry to hear about this situation.
“Our consumers’ safety and wellbeing is our absolute priority and we are keen to help however we can.
“We would encourage anyone with any questions about hair colourants to contact our consumer care team on freephone 0800 169 7669.
“Reactions to hair colourants can occur for a very small number of people, in the same way that some individuals can react to a variety of foods and natural substances.
“It is clearly stated on the pack that consumers should carry out a patch test each and every time the product is used.
“Millions of people all over the world use hair colourants without experiencing any adverse effects. In the UK around 100 million hair colourant applications are carried out every year in homes and salons.
“Hair colourants are one of the most thoroughly studied consumer products on the market and their safety is supported by a wealth of scientific research.”
Comments(30)
Wesoblind
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9:23am Wed 10 Oct 12
retry69
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9:29am Wed 10 Oct 12
Cerdicjute
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9:39am Wed 10 Oct 12
BournemouthMum
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9:58am Wed 10 Oct 12
pw1931
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10:00am Wed 10 Oct 12
my head swollened but not my face or arms
you will be better in less than a week Selma best wishes.
Morrigan
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10:33am Wed 10 Oct 12
Does the silly woman not understand that each hair colour will have different pigments in them and just because she has used one colour, it does not mean she can use them all without doing a patch test?
Her fault entirely and no sympathy here .....
zzzzzzz! Next! .........
Old Harry
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10:53am Wed 10 Oct 12
Humf
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10:59am Wed 10 Oct 12
nobbythesheep
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11:22am Wed 10 Oct 12
News reader
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12:09pm Wed 10 Oct 12
The hairdresser I go to, always ensures that I do a patch test, and they then check this. Even if it is just a repeat you still have to do this.
I hope that the ambulance that went to her, didn't miss another more urgent, life threatening situation.
BournemouthMum
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12:16pm Wed 10 Oct 12
News reader wrote:I've never been offered this - maybe it is just darker colours where they have to do a patch test? Mine is always coloured blonde.
I too have been colouring my hair for years.
The hairdresser I go to, always ensures that I do a patch test, and they then check this. Even if it is just a repeat you still have to do this.
I hope that the ambulance that went to her, didn't miss another more urgent, life threatening situation.
News reader
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12:32pm Wed 10 Oct 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Mine is bright white!!!!
News reader wrote:I've never been offered this - maybe it is just darker colours where they have to do a patch test? Mine is always coloured blonde.
I too have been colouring my hair for years.
The hairdresser I go to, always ensures that I do a patch test, and they then check this. Even if it is just a repeat you still have to do this.
I hope that the ambulance that went to her, didn't miss another more urgent, life threatening situation.
hamworthygirl
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1:39pm Wed 10 Oct 12
BournemouthMum wrote:The I go to salon always does a test for a colour i havent tried before and when i have my eyleashes or eyebrows tinted a good salon always asks. It says quite clearly on the instructions to do a patch test, ignore it and you risk the consquences.No one is saying she is stupid but maybe this should be a lesson for all to read and follow the instructions that the company have put in the box
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
gerbil112
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3:20pm Wed 10 Oct 12
Upkeep
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3:29pm Wed 10 Oct 12
Blokes wont make this mistake because when they were young they made Airfix kits.
We learnt too read instructions.
Hobad1
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7:34pm Wed 10 Oct 12
pw1931 wrote:You're clearly not better, judging by your english.
I used my wifes same brand dye
my head swollened but not my face or arms
you will be better in less than a week Selma best wishes.
HRH of Boscombe
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10:32pm Wed 10 Oct 12
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That's why I never feel guilty for anything I say to people here.
hamworthygirl
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4:53am Thu 11 Oct 12
HRH of Boscombe wrote:I would never use the word stupid on here, bad judgement happens to all of us. I dislike the way people sling insults, an opnion is one thing abuse of others opnions is unnaceptable.
How funny so many jumped to defend the cat killer for something quite obviously stupid but now attack a young, pretty girl for using a cosmetic.
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That's why I never feel guilty for anything I say to people here.
munchies
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7:13am Thu 11 Oct 12
hamworthygirl wrote:Kettle black springs to mind
HRH of Boscombe wrote:I would never use the word stupid on here, bad judgement happens to all of us. I dislike the way people sling insults, an opnion is one thing abuse of others opnions is unnaceptable.
How funny so many jumped to defend the cat killer for something quite obviously stupid but now attack a young, pretty girl for using a cosmetic.
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That's why I never feel guilty for anything I say to people here.
downmoor-ch63
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7:43am Thu 11 Oct 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Most women over the greyline age touch up a bit dont they?, to say she was stupid was a bit of over reaction I think. I would like to wish you well Selma, ok, you made a mistake, we all make mistakes, no one has ever been BORN that has NEVER MADE A MISTAKE IN HIS OR HER LIFE!.
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
downmoor-ch63
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7:44am Thu 11 Oct 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Most women over the greyline age touch up a bit dont they?, to say she was stupid was a bit of over reaction I think. I would like to wish you well Selma, ok, you made a mistake, we all make mistakes, no one has ever been BORN that has NEVER MADE A MISTAKE IN HIS OR HER LIFE!.
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
pw1931
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8:28am Thu 11 Oct 12
he couldn't get his head out of the flat cap.
Lots reported seeing a black panther here in the Purbecks
It was out Timmywimmie all the time.
pw1931
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8:29am Thu 11 Oct 12
not flat cap
Dorset Logic
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9:01am Thu 11 Oct 12
Its obviously save to put,
Bleach or peroxide in your hair.
Acid on your face for a chemical peel.
Inject poisonous botox toxin into your body.
I'd be very surprised if any of those could have any damaging effect?
Dorset Logic
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9:02am Thu 11 Oct 12
Say-it-how-it-is
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10:54am Thu 11 Oct 12
BournemouthMum wrote:Sorry but you do come out with the most stupid comments some times. I'm a fully qualified hairdresser, NVQ level 3. You must always carry out a skin test on all chemical treatments. This is also perms soon. As some people can get an allergic reaction to perm lotions. Saying that you have never done this is just silly. And what hair salons do you go to. As they have no care for the client what so ever. They should be reported for this, as it's a very serious case now by not carrying out a skin test. A skin test use to be every year, then 6 months now it's every 3 months.
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
munchies
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11:12am Thu 11 Oct 12
Say-it-how-it-is wrote:I was unsure about commenting yesterday being a bloke but as i have been married to someone who has been hairdressing for over forty years i was fairly sure that it was the correct procedure to test first and my wife confirmed in those forty years she has never applied colour/perm to anyone unless tested first and would have probably been sacked if she did not
BournemouthMum wrote:Sorry but you do come out with the most stupid comments some times. I'm a fully qualified hairdresser, NVQ level 3. You must always carry out a skin test on all chemical treatments. This is also perms soon. As some people can get an allergic reaction to perm lotions. Saying that you have never done this is just silly. And what hair salons do you go to. As they have no care for the client what so ever. They should be reported for this, as it's a very serious case now by not carrying out a skin test. A skin test use to be every year, then 6 months now it's every 3 months.
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
munchies
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11:12am Thu 11 Oct 12
Say-it-how-it-is wrote:I was unsure about commenting yesterday being a bloke but as i have been married to someone who has been hairdressing for over forty years i was fairly sure that it was the correct procedure to test first and my wife confirmed in those forty years she has never applied colour/perm to anyone unless tested first and would have probably been sacked if she did not
BournemouthMum wrote:Sorry but you do come out with the most stupid comments some times. I'm a fully qualified hairdresser, NVQ level 3. You must always carry out a skin test on all chemical treatments. This is also perms soon. As some people can get an allergic reaction to perm lotions. Saying that you have never done this is just silly. And what hair salons do you go to. As they have no care for the client what so ever. They should be reported for this, as it's a very serious case now by not carrying out a skin test. A skin test use to be every year, then 6 months now it's every 3 months.
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
Say-it-how-it-is
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1:26pm Thu 11 Oct 12
munchies wrote:She's a good hairdresser. There are so many out there, that do this. Anyone can sue. So why take risks. Ive been hairdressing for 14 years now and would never take any risk when working.
Say-it-how-it-is wrote:I was unsure about commenting yesterday being a bloke but as i have been married to someone who has been hairdressing for over forty years i was fairly sure that it was the correct procedure to test first and my wife confirmed in those forty years she has never applied colour/perm to anyone unless tested first and would have probably been sacked if she did not
BournemouthMum wrote:Sorry but you do come out with the most stupid comments some times. I'm a fully qualified hairdresser, NVQ level 3. You must always carry out a skin test on all chemical treatments. This is also perms soon. As some people can get an allergic reaction to perm lotions. Saying that you have never done this is just silly. And what hair salons do you go to. As they have no care for the client what so ever. They should be reported for this, as it's a very serious case now by not carrying out a skin test. A skin test use to be every year, then 6 months now it's every 3 months.
I am in my late 40s and have been colouring my hair since I was 13, have used many different colours and have never once carried out a patch test, neither has any salon I have have been to, in fact I don't know anyone who does this. It's very rare to get a reaction like this and I don't quite understand the comments implying that she is stupid, and she certainly doesn't seem to be blaming anyone else.
nobbythesheep says...
9:16am Wed 10 Oct 12
Maybe its been written to warn the general public that there are idiots of this caliber out there and to be on guard in case one approaches you?