New Year, new hair!
It is that
time of the year where clients often fancy a change and for many it means a
different hair colour; however, everyone must be aware about the risks. In the
past few years, the increased use of hair dye has caused an increased rate of allergic
reactions.
The chemical dye that causes
allergic reaction is called para-phenylenediamine (PPD). What makes PPD the most
used chemical in hair dyes, is, its characteristic to penetrate the hair shaft
and follicle very easily, as well binding to proteins in the skin. Other
chemicals found in hair dye known to cause allergic reactions include cobalt
and glyceryl thioglycolate.
Therefore, it is extremely
important to carry out a skin and allergy test to your clients every six months
to check that they can dye their hair. On the other hand, managers are
extremely busy and keeping up with each of your client’s allergies and when
skin tests were last performed.
Here at SALONGENIUS we can help you manage your client’s skin tests and colour
histories. Imagine not having to worry about having to remember to keep all
your data up to date. SALONGENIUS
allows you to enter the date the test was carried out, once the test has
expired your SALONGENIUS system will
warn you that a new test needs to be performed when the client next tries to
book an appointment. This will enable all salon managers not to worry about the
last time your client had a skin test and at the same time will enable staff to
keep clients as safe as possible.
For greater control of colour
testing SALONGENIUS clients can use
myGENIUS – The first salon software
to monitor client’s skin tests. The allergy alert consultation – developed in
conjunction with the NHF, Toni&Guy and leading insurance companies - lets
you know the last time a patch test was carried out and when the next is
required. The consultation questionnaire also goes through industry standard
questions to determine if a skin test is actually needed or if the client can
have colour at all. The questionnaires can be electronically signed and saved
the client record card meaning you always have the information on file.
Allow yourself and your stylists
peace of mind as they are able to operate in accordance to the salons insurance
policy and you know everyone has the tools to keep your clients safe.
