Author Archives: Charlotte

Leo Bancroft Salon – Skin Allergy Test Policy

The Leo Bancroft Salon (as seen on This Morning, The Salon) is quite a challenging website to navigate. There is however an app which makes things a little easy. On the website all the information is under the Contact tab. … Continue reading

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How to do a Skin Allergy Patch Test – Vidal Sassoon Salonist

How to do a Skin Allergy Patch Test – Vidal Sassoon Salonist The Vidal Sassoon Salonist is one of the newer home hair dye kits on the market and comes with a bowl, brush as well as the regular gloves. … Continue reading

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How to do a Skin Allergy Patch Test – Clairol

This is a how to do a patch test using both the Colour Blend – Bottle 1 (colourant) and Colour Activating Creme – Bottle 2 (developer) as instructed by Clairol for both UK and USA. A small disclaimer – The … Continue reading

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John Frieda Salons – Skin Test Allergy Policy

John Frieda Salons – Skin Test Allergy Policy John Frieda salons website is a bit more complicated. It primary deals with John Frieda products (home hair dye and hair products) but there is a link for the salons and their … Continue reading

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Daniel Galvin – Skin Allergy Test Policy

Daniel Galvin – Skin Allergy Test Policy At Daniel Galvin there isn’t a skin allergy test policy on the website but they do have one which is explained when you have an initial consultation or a new client pack. I … Continue reading

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How to do a 2 part Patch Test – L’Oreal Excellence

This is a how to do a patch test using both the colourant and developer. It is advised by Allergy UK  that if you are using a 2 part hair dye – then you should perform a skin allergy patch … Continue reading

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How to do a Skin Allergy Patch Test – L’Oreal Excellence

The patch test described in the L’Oreal Excellence instructions say to only use the colourant part of the hair dye as it contains the para-phenylenediamine (PPD). A small disclaimer – The photos used are of my arm. At the time I … Continue reading

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Why do a Skin Allergy Patch Test?

Why do a Skin Allergy Patch Test? Would you travel in a car without wearing a seatbelt? You may not get into an accident but it’s important to wear one as you do not know who is on the road. … Continue reading

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Andrew Collinge Salons – Skin Allergy Test Policy

Andrew Collinge Salons – Skin Allergy Test Policy The Andrew Collinge Salons each have their own skin allergy test policy. They can be found when you click on the Salons and Prices tab then choose a salon. Scroll down the … Continue reading

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Nicky Clarke – Skin Allergy Test Policy

Nicky Clarke – Skin Allergy Test Policy Nicky Clarke use Colourstart which is a cutaneous plaster, like a temporary tattoo, which contains PPD. This can be used at home. Here it is in use by the manufacturer.

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