Your Hair, Your Safety, Your Passport

Introducing Colourstart Paspport

The first MEDICALLY approved test for hair colour allergies has arrived and we think you will love it as much as we do!

Legislation has been in place for a while, but it has recently changed and legally salons cannot now perform any colour services on a client who has not had a patch test in the last 6 months in that particular salon.

Life happens fast. With your Colourstart Passport, you can go from Blonde to Brunette on a whim without waiting 48 hours for a new patch test. Total hair freedom, zero admin.

Colourstart Passport is an online app that helps the user decide if Colourstart is suitable for them. Colourstart Passport can also store the user’s test result for sharing with participating hair professionals, so making walk in colours possible.

It's REALLY easy to use simply follow these steps:

Step 1. Scan the QR Code

CLICK HERE to follow the link

Step 2. Register your Details

Baykar London Partnership with Colourstart

Follow the simple online and instructions and VOILA! No more annoying little blobs of colour behind your ear!!

We recommend you go to www.colourstart.com for more information and full details

Colourstart can show whether someone may be allergic to one of the ingredients, called PPD, used in hair colorants

How to use Colourstart

Colourstart consists of an adhesive patch that contains two small, separate squares. One square contains a small amount of PPD (this is the positive ‘+’ part), the other contains no PPD (this is the negative ‘-‘ part) and is used for comparison only.

The patch is applied to an easily visible part of the arm at least 4 days before an appointment for hair colour. The patch is left on for at least 48 hours (2 days) and then removed. 48 hrs (2 days) later, the arm can be inspected for any sign of a reaction.

If there is any sign of redness, itching or inflammation on the site of the patch, this is an indication that you may be allergic to PPD. If this happens you should not use hair colorant. If you are unsure about what to do, or if you have a severe reaction, you should seek the advice of a pharmacist or doctor. Please see the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).

Q: Do I really have to do this?
A: Only if you want fabulous hair and a scalp that doesn’t stage a protest. It’s the law (and our insurance), but we’ve made it digital to save you the trip!

Q: Is it a one-time thing?
A: Mostly! Once your profile is set, you just update it. No more 'dab-behind-the-ear' every time you visit a new salon or at 6 monthly intervals.

Q: Will it Hurt?
A: No. It doesn't hurt and takes all the risk and irritation (no-pun intended) out out having to do a hair colour patch test every time you go to a new salon or every 6 months even when we know you.

Q: Where can I buy a test?
A: We currently have a limited stock available in the salon, but you can also buy directly from colourstart.com If you are buying online, allow 4 -7 days before your colour appointment - this covers the time it takes to get to you and the test itself - then you are good to go!

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Jasmine - Jan 26

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