Colour Start
We take allergy testing seriously and that’s why we use ColourStart to test for allergies to PPD (paraphenylenediamine), the known irritant and allergen in hair colour.
⭐ Colourstart is licensed by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) and is the only clinically proven screening test for hair colour (PPD) allergy in the UK.
⭐ With Colourstart’s convenient use-at-home design, you don’t need to visit the salon for testing.
⭐ It’s a one-time test that lasts a lifetime – no retests needed (as long as your health status doesn’t change between colourings).
⭐ This single test covers allcolour brands, giving us the freedom and flexibility to choose the best colour for you each time.
⭐ Tests are a one-off £15.
⭐ Once you have your Colourstart Passport, you can share it with any participating Colourstart salon, with no need to purchase another test. Already have a Colourstart Passport? Simply share your Passport with us as your hair professional and you’re ready to go!
READY FOR HAIR COLOUR FREEDOM?
Start by downloading the Colourstart app (or visit colourstart.com) to set up your Passport and complete the initial screening questionnaire.
Follow the instructions on your test to apply and record your results. Make sure you’ve added Reef Salons as your Hair Professional so we can see your results.
TOP TIP: When applying the test remove Tab 1 first, apply the test to your arm, THEN remove Tab 2. Don’t forget to take and upload photos of the test when prompted (forgetting to do this will invalidate your test).
Before each subsequent colour appointment, you’ll receive an email asking you to answer a few questions. This is to check there have been no changes to your health status before we can then colour your hair again.
In some cases, Colourstart may not be suitable – for instance, if you’re pregnant or have active dermatitis. In these situations please contact us and we can arrange a different style patch test in the salon.
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