Hair Dye and Hair Coloring Products

Hair Color Preparations are products that either reduce the color of hair, such as hair bleaches, or products that add color to attain a desirable effect. This can be achieved either with materials that are temporary and only last a few days, to products that last several weeks.

For ingredient and safety information on hair dye and hair coloring products, use the links below.

Hair Bleaches

Hair Bleaches are products that lighten the color of the hair by alteration of the coloring components in the hair. They also work through diffusion of the natural color pigment or artificial color from the hair. The Hair Bleaching process is central to both permanent hair color and hair lighteners. Hair Bleaching ingredients have been extensively tested over many years and have been found to be safe. Their safety is established through the testing of the individual ingredients as well the other ingredients that are used to formulate the product. In addition to ensuring the safety of the individual ingredients, Hair Bleaches are assessed to make sure that are not irritating or cause an unusual incidence of allergic reactions.

Hair Tints, Rinses and Shampoos

Hair Tints, Rinses and Shampoos are products intended to shade the existing color of the hair. Tints may be used also for applying highlighting effects to the hair. Hair Tints, Rinses and Shampoos contain ingredients that have been extensively tested over many years and have been found to be safe. Their safety is established through the testing of individual dying ingredients as well the other ingredients that are used to formulate the product. In addition to ensuring the safety of the individual ingredients, hair dyes are assessed to make sure that are not irritating or cause an unusual incidence of allergic reactions. The quality of Hair Tints, Rinses and Shampoos is established through rigorous Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices. Finally, the safety of products is monitored in the market-place through reports of consumer comments and complaints.

Hair Dyes and Colors

Hair Dyes and Hair Colors are products intended to impart color to the hair. Hair dye ingredients have been extensively tested over many years and have been found to be safe. This is established through the testing of individual dying ingredients as well the other ingredients that are used to formulate the products. In addition to ensuring the safety of the individual ingredients, hair dyes are assessed to make sure that are not irritating or cause an unusual incidence of allergic reactions. The FDA requires that hair dyes bear a caution statement and appropriate "patch test" instructions for determining whether the product causes skin irritation in the user. It is very important to follow the directions on the label and to only use these products in a safe manner.