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I've also been using the Clairol Nice N' Easy Level 1 (8 wash) hair colour. I started about 3 months after chemo as I really hated my "Chemo White" colour
It doesn't contain amonia or peroxide or PPDs or PTDs, but obviously does contain other chemicals (but obviously all hair dyes have to contain chemicals in order to dye the hair). I get mine online at Superdrug (2 for £6) and one bottle is enough for several colourings (for short hair such as mine). It does seem to colour the chemo white quite nicely. However, I found the Beige Blonde only lasted a couple of washes not 6 to 8.
I am currently trying the Light Golden Brown, which is still looking fab after 2 washes. I am recording the progress of my hair dying "experiments" as well as hair regrowth on separate page on my blog.
http://iameclectica.blogspot.co.uk/p/chemo-hair-regrowth_16.html
As far as I can tell, there isn't much difference between the cheaper temporary hair dyes like Nice N' Easy and the more expensive "natural" or "organic" ones. There is a review of more expensive "natural" hair dyes in Choice (the Australian equivalent of Which?)
http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-care/natura...
The Choice review concluded: "There are still plenty of chemicals, including potential allergens, in “natural” or “organic” sounding hair dyes. The addition of certified organic ingredients and other plant extracts doesn’t mean it’s any better for your health. The only possible benefit lies in its marketing potential, and possibly agricultural producers, who get a premium for the organic products. As we said earlier, if you don't suffer sensitivities to the ingredients, and are mainly interested in colouring your hair (without all the bells and whistles of plant extracts), save your money and buy a supermarket brand."
It doesn't contain amonia or peroxide or PPDs or PTDs, but obviously does contain other chemicals (but obviously all hair dyes have to contain chemicals in order to dye the hair). I get mine online at Superdrug (2 for £6) and one bottle is enough for several colourings (for short hair such as mine). It does seem to colour the chemo white quite nicely. However, I found the Beige Blonde only lasted a couple of washes not 6 to 8.
I am currently trying the Light Golden Brown, which is still looking fab after 2 washes. I am recording the progress of my hair dying "experiments" as well as hair regrowth on separate page on my blog.
http://iameclectica.blogspot.co.uk/p/chemo-hair-regrowth_16.html
As far as I can tell, there isn't much difference between the cheaper temporary hair dyes like Nice N' Easy and the more expensive "natural" or "organic" ones. There is a review of more expensive "natural" hair dyes in Choice (the Australian equivalent of Which?)
http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-care/natura...
The Choice review concluded: "There are still plenty of chemicals, including potential allergens, in “natural” or “organic” sounding hair dyes. The addition of certified organic ingredients and other plant extracts doesn’t mean it’s any better for your health. The only possible benefit lies in its marketing potential, and possibly agricultural producers, who get a premium for the organic products. As we said earlier, if you don't suffer sensitivities to the ingredients, and are mainly interested in colouring your hair (without all the bells and whistles of plant extracts), save your money and buy a supermarket brand."
Yes I remember apple so pleased you managed to get your curls sorted , I was so lucky mine grew back straight and really quickly but it would never have been quick enough for me... I so prefer having hair lol 
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Dont know if this info will help but ... I was told to wait either 6 months OR when the hair is at least and inch long , I had mine tinted at hairdresser 5 months after chemo but it was at least 2 1/2 inches by then I was one of the lucky ones who's hair grew quickly, My hairdresser did a scalp test before and it was fine , My hair came back pure white and everyone loved it I didnt I hated it !! I have the roots done every 8 weeks now and have kept it short I love it its modern but thats just me Hope this is of some help
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Hope this is of some helpx
