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Patch test new products

A small test before a big mistake.

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Patch testing a new product on a small area of skin can show a reaction before you use it on your face or whole head.

How

  1. Follow any patch test instructions on the label, especially for hair dye
  2. Otherwise, apply a little to a small area, such as the inner arm
  3. Wait and watch for redness, itching or swelling
  4. If you react, don't use it, and keep the label

General information, not medical advice. If you have a severe reaction, seek medical care right away. Thrift Bloom isn't paid by any brand, store or salon.