Skin test

[Emmamc]

Can you do a skin test to see if your client is allergic to hair bleach??
I had done highlights and lowlights on client her eyes became very sore red and irritated. She had said it happens when went to previous hairdresser. I would do a skin test to check if allergic to hair dye PPD
If is that's ok is there one i can do for bleach? Hope this doesn't sound silly

 

[RED STAR]

I've never tested for bleach allergy....!
She is probably reacting to the vapor/fumes.
You could try using a different brand, and be sure to use in a well ventilated room... but I would probably not colour this client.
It sounds like it could be quite problematic.

Always patch test...whether they are having a bleach is irrelevant, as mostly we will need to tone, which does require a skin test.

 

[JJH93]

I had a client once who was actually allergic to peroxide so we could no longer colour her hair with anything other than a true semi permanent