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24 AHP Indie Stylist Volume 5 Issue 2 Chances are, nearly everyone you know has had their hair dyed at some point. Hair coloring has become a routine beauty practice for a variety of reasons: covering grays, trying a new look, or expressing personal style, to name a few. However, many of your clients who are searching for a color change—and maybe even you—may not be aware of the potentially dangerous side effects of a commonly used ingredient lurking in many hair dye formulations. Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is a chemical compound found in many hair dye products. It's often used in permanent and semipermanent hair dyes because of its ability to deposit dark tones, providing long-lasting, vibrant color. When hair dye formulations containing PPD mix with hydrogen peroxide developer, the solution oxidizes and imparts a natural-looking, black color to the hair. is reaction gives shades a deep, mysterious quality, but it can also trigger adverse health reactions for both clients and professionals. TYPES OF REACTIONS TO PPD An allergic reaction to PPD can vary in severity but often manifests as contact dermatitis where the product was applied. In severe cases, individuals may experience respiratory distress, angioedema, and anaphylaxis. e prevalence of patch tests for PPD resulting in reactions has been rising, suggesting an increasing sensitivity. 1 INGREDIENT THE How Well Do You Know Your Hair Dye? Paraphenylenediamine and its drawbacks by Ella Cressman cottonbro/pexels.com