A low, warm heat is used in tandem with the oils to help imbue the hair with rich and permanent color.Īccording to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology in Atlanta, Georgia, ammonia is listed as a hazardous substance which has related negative health effects. Our color lines use natural oils and extracts of aloe vera, comfrey, orange and grapefruit – instead of ammonia to soften the hair’s cuticle. Color longevity is also compromised - fading and discoloration will often occur. Because of its caustic properties, ammonia leaves the hair in a compromised, weakened and “roughed-up” condition. Ammonia is a common and inexpensive hair color additive used to allow color molecules to penetrate the hair’s cuticle. To eliminate these risks and ensure a safer salon atmosphere, we only carry color lines that are PPD free.Ĭonventional hair color, both professional and drugstore brands contain ammonia. Most recently, PPD has been credited as the possible cause of multiple myeloma, acute leukemia, bladder cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which has been cited as the possible cause of death for the late Jacqueline Kennedy. According to the BBC, doctors in the United Kingdom believe an allergic reaction resulting from PPD is likely the cause behind a 38 year old mother of two slipping into a coma after using a hair color believed to contain PPD ( ). PPD is a chemical substance used in permanent hair color and has been cited to produce severe allergic reactions in some clients. I am happy to report that I had no allergic reaction! It also does seem to have covered almost everything – I am still in shock, but in a good way □ Thank you again for a wonderful first experience at your salon. Here’s what a very allergic and very happy client has to say about her color experience with Elumen: “Thank you for taking the time to work with me yesterday in making the Elumen work despite my skepticism about any hair dyes at this point. (Please ask your allergist/dermatologist/doctor if this is a good choice for you.) No ammonia, no peroxide, no PPDs – with outstanding vibrancy, shine and durability. We now carry Elumen that is dermatologist recommended, and the go-to for anyone with severe PPD allergies. Clients with a known, test-confirmed PPD allergy should consider our Elumen line, described below, which does not contain PPD or TDS. * Please note: PPDs, which are pigment agents in hair color, may be replaced with TDS (Toluene 2,5 Diamine Sulfate) in the O&M COR.color line. Free from resorcinol, wheat, gluten and soy ingredients and is certified Cruelty-Free & Vegan by PETA. Contains hydrating desert harvest botanicals like desert peach, B12 rich wattle seed and organic signature oils to nourishes the hair and scalp. This revolutionary coloring system pre-links pigments, allowing them to develop more effectively, giving super grey coverage, while minimizing the risk of scalp irritation. In addition to being ammonia-free and formulated without PPD, this color from Original Minerals uses exclusive Molecular Blend Technology (MBT). O&M COR.color is our main non-toxic, low-chemical color line. And we are here to help you make the best and safest decision regarding your hair and your health. The safety of our clients is our priority. We recommend a patch test to be done no less than 48 hours before your appointment.Įven though our color lines are less harsh than conventional ammonia-based color lines, certain highly chemical-sensitive persons may still have a reaction. If you are new to color at our salon and you have had an allergic reaction of any kind in the past with conventional color, we stress that you ask for a patch test prior to receiving color. juju is a fume-free salon… the only thing your nose will notice as you enter our space, is the absence of the typical salon-scent of ammonia in the air. These are the benefits of non-toxic permanent color. Your hair will be rich, glossy, healthier and lustrous. It goes without saying that our colorists are thoroughly trained in all of our color lines.
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