Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Chemicals in hair dyes may cause allergies for some people. Around 38% of people who color their hair report having an allergic reaction to hair dye.

McNeil isn’t the first to experience a hellacious reaction to hair dye. In 2019, a UK woman was temporarily blinded after PPD side effects caused her face to triple in size.

A hair dye allergy typically occurs due to chemicals in the dye. The most common cause of these allergic reactions is para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Immediate treatment is necessary. PPD is found in ...

Isabelle Lowe, 19, after suffering an allergic reaction to box hair dye at home. Lowe had dyed her hair in the past and never reacted, but that changed in September.

It was a roll of the dye. A UK man has issued a warning after a botched hair coloration left him looking like the animated movie character “Megamind.” “I didn’t look like myself at all. It ...

Shanika McNeil, a 29-year-old Houston woman, said she was left looking like an “emoji” after her body had a horrific allergic reaction to hair dye.

A mother has warned of the dangers posed by black henna after her son had a horrific reaction to a temporary tattoo given to ...

Hair dye isn’t harmful to your skin, says Joerger. While it’s possible to experience a skin sensitivity or even an allergic reaction to a color product, this isn’t common.

Hair coloring is a common beauty practice, but understanding the risks and choosing safe products is crucial for scalp health ...

Velaye, then 18, was admitted to the hospital six days after the black dye touched her roots, making her first and last hair coloring experience one to remember.

A Texas woman recounts her experience with a hair-raising reaction to a color dye she used on her mane. Her face was so swollen that she found it amusing how much she resembled an emoji. Initially ...

The internet can't get enough of this grandmother's reaction to her new hair dye. Warning: Her laugh is contagious. 1:09. By GMA Team. June 22, 2023, 4:14 AM.