All Redken products comply with the UK Cosmetic products (Safety) Regulations and its amendments. But with all chemical products used in salon they can still pose a potential hazard to staff and clients if used incorrectly and the correct safety precautions are not followed.Check out the following tips to ensure you are minimising any risk while using chemical products in the salon.

Patch Test
It is recommended that you carry out a patch (sensitivity) test on your clients.

Protection
When using Redken Color wear a good pair of appropriate gloves. Don’t forget a cape or gown for your client and yourself during the service.

Application
Always mix up the Redken Color in a well ventilated area and leave to stand approximately 2/3 minutes before application.

Storage
Keep Redken Color products in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Spills
Remember to clean up any spills immediately.

First Aid
Always keep a first aid kit in the salon.

EYES: Rinse immediately. If irritation persists seek medical advice.

SKIN: Wash if contaminated. If irritation persists seek medical advice.

INHALATION: If dry powder is inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical advice if coughing, choking or breathlessness continues.

INGESTION: Seek medical advice immediately.

It is recognised that some people have allergies to certain products, some may have a hypersensitivity to hair coloring products. An easy way to detect such hypersensitivity is by conducting a patch test. The following test should be made 48 hours before every application on virgin or retouched hair.

1. With surgical spirit, clean an area the size of a 5p piece in the elbow bend or behind the ear. Pat dry with absorbent cotton

2.Use an undiluted formula of the exact shade to be used (if unsure of exact shade use a dark shade)

3. Apply mixture to test area, using an absorbent cotton-bud applicator

4. Let the test spot dry. Do not cover or disturb for 48 hours

5.Examine the test area after 48 hours. If not reaction has occurred proceed with hair coloring

IMPORTANT

DO NOT USE hair coloring if any of these danger signs appear: burning, itching, swelling, eruption or irritation

Abnormal signs such as these in or around the test area indicate that the patron is hypersensitive and color must not be applied

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN