I didn’t listen to Brad, don’t be like me…(That is NOT me in the video…)
I made a BIG MISTAKE on Monday. My roots had grown and it was very noticeable. I decided I needed to change my colour choice, it was Pearl Blonde, except with the effects of a vacation to Cuba, so sea water, sun and then chlorine, there and our own pool (salt water), the hair was all sorts of blonde, grey, dark blonde (natural colour). I didn’t like it much. So? I decided to do what I have done a bajillion times over the decades, something Brad doesn’t like, home box-colour/ bleach. 😱😱 And did I do a skin test? Noooo….that would have been too smart…
It did not go well. First? I have this orangey brass tint on the top of my head and down to, about the top of ear level, then a number of very blonde/platinum shades and the hair is FRIED.
Pretty bad and dumb, right? Oh hang on…I have never had an allergic reaction to hair colour or tattoos (there is a connection, by the way)…..until now.
OMG. My head and face, developed hives after I showered the product out. My usual shampoo. Then my head started to itch, felt like a thousand mosquitoes had bitten and then bitten again. I knew what it was, I have a plethora of allergies and always felt fortunate that my hair colour products weren’t on the list.
Grabbed some Benadryl and “prayed”…yeah, didn’t work – itching continued. Well…my entire head is covered in (ewwww 🤮) scabs. The reaction points are actually weeping. It is beyond gross, depressing and scream inducing. I am now afraid to wash my hair, in case it starts to break off or even worse, fall out. I want to go hide out in my closet with my blankie and never come out.
I am a loyal subscriber to Brad’s social media channels. He’s awesome and so knows his products/applications etc. But? I didn’t listen, I saw the boxes, saw the manufacturer and love won out over common sense and listening to the expert.
ALWAYS LISTEN TO BRAD!!!
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