New to Group/Question about Hair Color

[Guest guest]

Hi Toni,

I have blond hair that I get highlighted every few months and sitting in that

chair with those chemicals swirling around followed by time spent under the

heater do me in.

Even with Photoderm treatments under my belt, I had a terrible flare when I

got my hair highlighted about a month ago. As far as I know, I only

experience that adverse effect during the coloring. Once the color is on the

hair and I'm out of the shop for a while, it calms down.

Hope that answers your question. I would be curious to know what others have

to say about their experiences.

Beth

[Guest guest]

I don't think that hair color has been tied to rosacea, although the

stereotype is that rosacea-prone people have fair skin and descend from

Celtic or Nordic backgrounds. However, there are a lot of medium to dark

complected people in this e-group who will tell you that they have rosacea as

bad as any pale person.

Welcome to the group. There are lots of good home-coloring kits out there.

My mom has tried and liked the one called Casting, which is either Revlon or

L'oreal -- I can't remember.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/27/00 6:48:40 PM Pacific Standard Time

Rez@... writes:

<<There are lots of good home-coloring kits out there.>>

This is where ALOT of people get into trouble! I correct alot of the home

coloring jobs! Some do have good luck with them though. Just remember that

the color on the box isn't necessarily the color that you will get.

As far as reacting to color when having rosacea.....I work with it on a

daily basis and it can be a trigger. The highlift colors/bleach are the

worst. I am doing better with the reactions on my skin, but it still kills my

eyes. I put eye drops in my eyes many times a day! If you are just coloring

your hair every 4 or 5 weeks you should be fine.

Bill

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/27/00 5:36:17 PM Central Standard Time,

tonib@... writes:

<<

Anyway, my question relates to hair color. I've been thinking about

giving a boost to my dark brown hair (it's dry on the ends from the

harsh cold weather).

Also, my brother who has the same color hair and is 5 years younger, is

during gray. I'm sure this is right around the corner for me too. How

does hair color affect cea? I haven't seen any past reference to

this question.

>>

Toni - I have never had a problem with hair color. I color at home and don't

have to sit under those hot dryers at a shop. I color to hide gray and match

my true color. Luckily, I have never had to call my hairdresser because my

hair turned " green " . Terry

[Guest guest]

hi. just thought i'd mention that i used to color my hair but when the

rosacea got out control and i began reacting to everyday things i used all

the time, hair color caused a huge reaction. you may be just fine, but even

though it's a pain in the neck it might be a good idea to do a patch test

first.

cenia

[Guest guest]

I'm new to the group and was recently diagnosed with pre-cea. I

had a severe breakout over the summer (due to stress and hot weather)

and have been treated since that time.

Three years ago I had a year long bout with Chalazions (6 operations).

I believe this must have been OR, although 5 doctors couldn't figure

out my condition.

Anyway, my question relates to hair color. I've been thinking about

giving a boost to my dark brown hair (it's dry on the ends from the

harsh cold weather).

Also, my brother who has the same color hair and is 5 years younger, is

during gray. I'm sure this is right around the corner for me too. How

does hair color affect cea? I haven't seen any past reference to

this question.

Thanks

Toni

[Guest guest]

Sorry, Bill, I didn't mean to step on your toes by mentioning home-coloring

options. I had no idea that coloring hair was your territory.

My mother does do a nice job with hers.

[Guest guest]

Beth and Toni,

I also have my hair highlighted--I have a " foil " done on my blonde hair every 3

months; the heat from the dryer bothers my face, the ammonia odor irritates my

eyes a bit. All of this goes away within a half-hour to hour.

Carol

BADAMS6663@... wrote:

> Hi Toni,

>

> I have blond hair that I get highlighted every few months and sitting in that

> chair with those chemicals swirling around followed by time spent under the

> heater do me in.

>

> Even with Photoderm treatments under my belt, I had a terrible flare when I

> got my hair highlighted about a month ago. As far as I know, I only

> experience that adverse effect during the coloring. Once the color is on the

> hair and I'm out of the shop for a while, it calms down.

>

> Hope that answers your question. I would be curious to know what others have

> to say about their experiences.

>

> Beth

>

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