One of the many joys of being a Black woman is wearing my hair in braids. I relish the chance to transform my curls into a plaited statement piece—and cut down on styling time for a few weeks. The ...

Objective: We examined whether individuals allergic to PPD will tolerate PPD-free hair dyes containing PTDS. Methods: A retrospective analysis of patch-test results since October 2006 was done and ...

[7] It is possible that patients who test negative to PTDS will be allergic to one of these ingredients. We recommend that the hair dye series be expanded to include these potential allergens.

this is for home dye kits and those used by professionals in hair salons. The hairdressers own federation goes further saying that "allergy testing is a must for every salon". Getty Images Donna ...