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 ...

A woman has vowed never to dye her hair at home again after suffering an allergic reaction, leading to two trips to the hospital and 20 days of medication. Isabelle Lowe, 19, was dying her hair at ...

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.

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.

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

Tony Varghese, 42, from Rainham in Essex, was attending a family wedding in July, when he decided he wanted to dye his hair and beard black in a bid to conceal a few grey hairs.

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.

Can you dye your hair while pregnant? “The short answer is yes,” says Levy. “But of course, there are things you want to think about [like] what the person’s goals and concerns are.” ...

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.