How do I address a new allergy with my hairstylist?
This is going to sound very bizarre, but for the better part of almost 5 years now I’ve been going through rigorous genetic testing and bloodwork trying to find the cause of a consistent excema flare that isn’t easily treated by medication. This past week, we finally got results, and it’s something in my shampoo and conditioner. It’s a very common dissolution agent found in liquid shampoo and conditioner, as well as liquid soaps and dish soap. I’ve been advised to cut out all liquid items until we can narrow down what options will and will not cause a flare. I’ve been told this allergy is extremely rare, my allergists had two colleagues who saw it in medical school, and he had never seen it himself until me.
That being said, I go to a hairstylist once a month basically. I’ve been near fully grey since I was 18, I’m still in college and get my hair dyed frequently for my own comfort, as I hate being grey so young. That being said, I don’t know how to address this with my hairstylist. I know the color we use doesn’t contain the allergen (I found the ingredients online from emailing the manufacturer) but the shampoo and conditioner she uses are both products I’ve been advised to avoid for now. How do I address this? Do I stop getting my hair colored since we wouldn’t be able to wash it out? Do I just suck it up and use the shampoo and conditioner and just book it when I have 2-3 days following for the excema to clear somewhat? Box color isn’t an option, as I’ve yet to find a brand that is allergen friendly. I honestly don’t know what to do.