Re: OT: Vanity and haircoloring

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In a message dated 12/13/2007 2:41:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, Donna@... writes:

have never tried these, I have used Clairol professional products myself for at least 15 years now, started losing color by age 30, a symptom of low thyroid?

Donna in IL

Donna,

Interesting. I know there are exceptions to every rule. I have Hashimoto's, will be 59 in a couple

of months and have hardly any gray hair.

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I know many women who are chemically sensitive who use Henna. THere are many different shades from browns to reds and you can order it on the internet or find it in health food stores.

OT: Vanity and haircoloring

Hello to all,

This isn't really pertinent to iodine itself, but since the group is

so knowledgeable about health and chemicals, I thought I'd ask.

I have allergic reactions to every type of commercial hair dye. I

used to have negative reactions back "in the day" when perms were in

too. I must admit that up until now, vanity has won out and I am still

dealing with the itching, burning and "welts" that develop on my scalp

because I don't want to go grey! But, at 47, I'm losing the battle.

My question is, does anyone know of a safe alternative to commercial

hair coloring products? Even for women who don't have reactions to

these chemicals, they can't possibly be safe for anyone, based on the

smell and warmth from the chemical reactions when combined. I feel

sorry for hairdressers when I have to get a haircut. The smells in

salons can be overwhelming. It must be a health hazard to work in

that environment.

Any thoughts? I'm going to ask my hormone health group also, another

bunch of smart women!

Kathy

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>>My question is, does

anyone know of a safe alternative to commercial

hair coloring products?<<

From my health food co-op:

Herbatint brand

Naturtint brand

Rainbow Research brand Henna

I have never tried these, I have used

Clairol professional products myself for at least 15 years now, started losing

color by age 30, a symptom of low thyroid?

Donna in IL

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Here is an option. I don't color my hair so I am not sure how well they

work. My ND used to sell natural hair dyes but doesn't anymore.

http://www.naturalhairdye.com/

OT: Vanity and haircoloring

> Hello to all,

>

> This isn't really pertinent to iodine itself, but since the group is

> so knowledgeable about health and chemicals, I thought I'd ask.

>

> I have allergic reactions to every type of commercial hair dye. I

> used to have negative reactions back " in the day " when perms were in

> too. I must admit that up until now, vanity has won out and I am still

> dealing with the itching, burning and " welts " that develop on my scalp

> because I don't want to go grey! But, at 47, I'm losing the battle.

>

> My question is, does anyone know of a safe alternative to commercial

> hair coloring products? Even for women who don't have reactions to

> these chemicals, they can't possibly be safe for anyone, based on the

> smell and warmth from the chemical reactions when combined. I feel

> sorry for hairdressers when I have to get a haircut. The smells in

> salons can be overwhelming. It must be a health hazard to work in

> that environment.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm going to ask my hormone health group also, another

> bunch of smart women!

>

> Kathy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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I have read on another one of my health groups I

think alternative health group that the chemicals can

actually have an affect on a womans fertility over

time

--- ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...>

wrote:

> Here is an option. I don't color my hair so I am

> not sure how well they

> work. My ND used to sell natural hair dyes but

> doesn't anymore.

> http://www.naturalhairdye.com/

>

>

>

>

> OT: Vanity and haircoloring

>

>

> > Hello to all,

> >

> > This isn't really pertinent to iodine itself, but

> since the group is

> > so knowledgeable about health and chemicals, I

> thought I'd ask.

> >

> > I have allergic reactions to every type of

> commercial hair dye. I

> > used to have negative reactions back " in the day "

> when perms were in

> > too. I must admit that up until now, vanity has

> won out and I am still

> > dealing with the itching, burning and " welts " that

> develop on my scalp

> > because I don't want to go grey! But, at 47, I'm

> losing the battle.

> >

> > My question is, does anyone know of a safe

> alternative to commercial

> > hair coloring products? Even for women who don't

> have reactions to

> > these chemicals, they can't possibly be safe for

> anyone, based on the

> > smell and warmth from the chemical reactions when

> combined. I feel

> > sorry for hairdressers when I have to get a

> haircut. The smells in

> > salons can be overwhelming. It must be a health

> hazard to work in

> > that environment.

> >

> > Any thoughts? I'm going to ask my hormone health

> group also, another

> > bunch of smart women!

> >

> > Kathy

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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I have used henna for the last two years. Not the kind that comes in

boxes like the Rainbow brand but natural body art quality henna. Some

boxed henna products are not all natural and have chemical

additives. Henna does not come in colors. Pure henna is a green

powder that releases a red orange dye molecule. It is translucent and

your natural color will show through it. Adding indigo to the henna

will turn the haircolor more toward brown/brunette with a reddish

cast. Here is the link to a forum that you can read about this

haircolor technique and also order pure henna powder and indigo.

http://www.hennaforhair.com/

Dianne

>

> Hello to all,

>

> This isn't really pertinent to iodine itself, but since the group is

> so knowledgeable about health and chemicals, I thought I'd ask.

>

> I have allergic reactions to every type of commercial hair dye. I

> used to have negative reactions back " in the day " when perms were in

> too. I must admit that up until now, vanity has won out and I am

still

> dealing with the itching, burning and " welts " that develop on my

scalp

> because I don't want to go grey! But, at 47, I'm losing the

battle.

>

> My question is, does anyone know of a safe alternative to commercial

> hair coloring products? Even for women who don't have reactions to

> these chemicals, they can't possibly be safe for anyone, based on

the

> smell and warmth from the chemical reactions when combined. I feel

> sorry for hairdressers when I have to get a haircut. The smells in

> salons can be overwhelming. It must be a health hazard to work in

> that environment.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm going to ask my hormone health group also, another

> bunch of smart women!

>

> Kathy

>

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I know that if you are dark haired or a red head you will often lose

the pigment faster. I have dark dark brown hair- almost black and

started getting grey's at 16. They became more frequent in college and

are out of control now. I had Graves prior to RAI and now being Hypo.

Edith- I envy you! ; )

started losing color by age 30, a symptom of low

> thyroid?

>

> Donna,

>

> Interesting. I know there are exceptions to every rule. I have

> Hashimoto's, will be 59 in a couple

> of months and have hardly any gray hair.

>

> Edith

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This is OT from the OP's OT thread , but......I don't hear too much about people who had Graves, then RAI, then are hypo as a result, but that's my story too.  I wonder if you'd mind sharing how you're doing, what protocols you follow, etc?I take levoxyl + cytomel and feel better than I have in a while, but not as well as I think I could, or as well as I did before my system went crazy. I can't seem to normalize my weight, except to lose a few pounds with a low carb diet.  But I can't seem to get back to a healthy weight and I have very unsteady energy, often just exhausted, don't sleep well and still get those staring Grave's eyes sometimes.  I'd love to figure out a way to feel better. Are  you taking iodine?  Anything else?  Thanks so much,On Dec 14, 2007, at 3:41 PM, firemansgirl26 wrote:I know that if you are dark haired or a red head you will often lose the pigment faster. I have dark dark brown hair- almost black and started getting grey's at 16. They became more frequent in college and are out of control now. I had Graves prior to RAI and now being Hypo. Edith- I envy you! ; )started losing color by age 30, a symptom of low > thyroid? > > Donna,> > Interesting. I know there are exceptions to every rule. I have > Hashimoto's, will be 59 in a couple> of months and have hardly any gray hair. > > Edith First they came for the verbs, and I said nothing because verbing weirds language. Then they arrival for the nouns, and I speech nothing because I no verbs.

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--- firemansgirl26 <Briggie34bsh@...> wrote:

> I know that if you are dark haired or a red head you

> will often lose

> the pigment faster. I have dark dark brown hair-

> almost black and

> started getting grey's at 16.

====================

Redheads are more prone to developing thyroid problems

and going gray (actually white) sooner.

Donna

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I have (HAD) brown hair and began to turn grey at 23, right after my

second baby. I am now 49 and am 100% grey. My parents didn't turn grey

until their mid 50's so I am wondering if it has anything to do with

thyroid? But my sister is Hashi's and only has a few here and there.

Janie

>

> > I know that if you are dark haired or a red head you

> > will often lose

> > the pigment faster. I have dark dark brown hair-

> > almost black and

> > started getting grey's at 16.

[Guest guest]

I'm chemically sensitive. I've used Naturtint for years after having

to give up products like Clairol. Naturtint doesn't bother me at

all. It's available at most health food stores, but it costs less

online. Here are some sources:

http://www.iherb.com/Search.aspx?c=1 & kw=naturtint $10.37

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-5775181-1638261?url=search-

alias%3Dhpc & field-keywords=naturtint $10.95

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/query.jsp?

q=naturtint & intsource=main $13.95

Barbara

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>

> >>My question is, does anyone know of a safe alternative to

commercial

> hair coloring products?<<

>

> From my health food co-op:

>

> Herbatint brand

>

> Naturtint brand

>

> Rainbow Research brand Henna

>

> I have never tried these, I have used Clairol professional products

> myself for at least 15 years now, started losing color by age 30, a

> symptom of low thyroid?>

>

> Donna in IL