Ammonia-free hair color? That's so 2011. Twenty-five years ago, Farouk Shami was the first to introduce what is now the latest craze--ammonia-free hair color. But the "CHI Man" didn't stop there. Beginning in 2012, Farouk Systems will take CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color (which happens to be the color line that I use in my salon) to the next environmental level with the introduction of the nation's first professional ammonia-free hair color formulated without Paraphenylenediamine (PPD).
PPD is a chemical substance used in permanent hair color and has been cited to produce severe allergic reactions in some clients. According to the BBC, doctors in the United Kingdom believe an allergic reaction resulting from PPD is likely the cause behind a 38 year old mother of two slipping into a coma after using a hair color believed to contain PPD. Most recently, PPD has been credited as the possible cause of multiple myeloma, acute leukemia, bladder cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which has been cited as the possible cause of death for the late Jacqueline Kennedy. To eliminate these risks and ensure a safer salon atmosphere, Farouk Systems will be introducing the revamped CHI Ionic Color. The sleek packaging will call out key new ingredients, and shades/mixing instructions will be 100% compatible with existing formulas to ensure a smooth transition.
"Our mission at Farouk Systems has always been Environment, Education and Ethics" Shami, Founder and Chairman of Farouk Systems, says. "We were the first to be ammonia-free and now we are the first to formulate without PPD. Ammonia harms hairdressers and their clients. PPD harms hairdressers and their clients. Farouk Systems does not harm hairdressers or their patrons. We are proud to be the leaders in creating environmentally safer beauty products."
In my recent research of PPD, I've discovered that allergic sensitivity can come out of nowhere. Reports indicate that some people reacted to PPD in hair color, even though they've colored their hair multiple times in the past. Different brands of hair color contain different levels of PPD, which could provide an answer to part of the puzzle. While I've personally never experienced an allergic reaction in myself or one of my clients, It's always a risk. I'm thrilled to learn that Farouk Systems is developing a safer hair color, and I'll be sure to report my review on the new color when it's available.
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WHEN WILL THE PPD FREE CHI COLOR BE AVALIBLE? PLS. LET ME KNOW THE DATE. THANK YOU.
The distributor in our area is providing no service, irregular supply availability–I want to order direct–I am a original sunglitz user and educator from 1986/87 and chi permant color user when it first launched. The current distributor sold to Loreal so I am stuck with terrible service
I’m not sure if ordering directly is possible, but can you order from another distributor? I’d advise going to http://www.farouk.com and checking out other distributors in the area or contacting Farouk through their website. Best of luck.
I am now using PPD free color, by farouk. Contact me at pattichapman.fl@.com . I am in Ocoee, FL . MY phone number is 407-538-6826
My Name is Joanne Raio and I am a FAROUK SYSTEMS EDUCATOR in the Tri-State are. I am also the Salon Owner of Raio’s Salon & Spa in Oakhurst, NJ. My Salon only uses FAROUK SYSTEMS, USA Products because they are Ammonia-Free, and now PPD Free! Thank you so much Farouk Shami for your 25 years of dedication to keeping Cosmetologist and their clients safe with your dedication to ETHICS, ENVIRONMENT & EDUCATION. Make an appointment and receive a 20% discount with mention of this site.
Have any of your clients with PPD allergies tried it? What were their reactions?
I honestly do not have any clients, to my knowledge, with a PPD allergy.
I hv a severe PPD allergy and am now graying. Where can I purchase? Or any salons in the central nj area that utilize/
Be very very careful. I have severe PPD allergy. I showed my allergist a box with the ingredients list on and there were many ingredients there that still meant PPD… and its related products!
My hair dresser then told me it could have been old packaging – which is possible but I would need to see the ingredients list to know for sure… Dont just try it without checking it out further please!
My allergist told me to try Grecian 2000 Lotion
Joanne Raio….. can you send me a list of the ingredients from the product so I can see. The allergist I saw is a top specialist in my country… I cant take risks as its so serious for me…
The Grecian 2000 comment is really confusing to me, especially coming from an allergist. My Dermatologist said to never let that stuff near my hair or head since it contains lead acetate!
I used to get the craziest breakouts from all of this crap until I finally realized I was allergic to PPD. My Dr. recommended I try Love Your Color fro, CoSaMo and I found my panacea, Plus there is no bleach or ammonia in it either so it keeps my hair mositurized and full of volume. Hope this helps
Unfortunately guys, the information given is incorrect. Chi color systems claim to be PPD free however if you take a closer look at the packaging you will see in “warning” section (not ingredient section) is claims to contain “Paraphylenediamines (toluenediamines) and Resorcinol” small quantities of, however still present. I have had clients react.
Hi think this is great news, but please don’t replace another chemical for another, other company’s have advertised PPD free on there boxes, but contain TDS another chemical that is twice as strong! And PPD suffers still react to this! If your product are free from both of these chemicals than am interested, please I would be greatfull if you could let me no when it’s avaliable! Thanks xx
I am a stylist that is severely allergic to ppd I had swollen hands and face and a horrible rash for almost a year. I have switched to the new chi ppd free color and I am cleared up and doing great!