Why will we be asking you for a patch test before your next colour appointment?

As we prepare the salon to go back to ‘normal’ within the next few days, we have updated our Covid Policy to make sure everyone can be as safe as possible.
 
Along with keeping up with social distancing and our cleaning routines, we have also updated our skin patch test policy.
 
While we know many of you will be wondering why, as you have been coming to us for years and have had our colour on your hair regularly, it is vital that we skin test everyone who comes for a hair colour.
 
In normal situations, if you had not had a colour in six months or skin test in a year we would be testing you.
 
However, we are also now implementing this because:

• There is uncertainty as to how having Covid - 19 or the vaccine could affect your immune system which could cause allergic reactions (even if previously you have never had a problem)
• Anyone who has had a box colour or henna dye could have a new reaction to our colours
• If you have suffered any other illness which has affected your immune system, it’s important to get checked out.

While this is just precautionary and we don’t want people to be worried about it, at Red Hare Salon we would like to ensure the safety for all our clients.
 
Therefore when called to book your latest colour appointment you will be asked to come in 48 hours beforehand for a simple skin test, which will just take a few minutes from your day!
 
Once applied behind your ear, you will have to leave it on for 48 hours without washing, covering or touching. If you notice any reactions such as intense redning, itching or swelling in or around the test area, please wash off immediately and inform us. We then would recommend that you seek medical advice before any further colour recommendations are made.
 
Jo Apperly, salon director said:

“We appreciate this may be a slight inconvenience for some of our clients, but we have read all the government guidelines on this and believe this is the best step forward for us all. Plus we will then all know our records for you are up-to-date, including any change of contact details.

When you get a skin test you will be given a form explaining all of this in detail, but please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions,” she added."

Red Hare Salon has also updated it’s full Covid Policy on its website, which you can see here (please note this is subject to change if policies do too).
 
Please note too if you feel unwell before your appointment we ask you to call us and we will happily rearrange your appointment.
 
See you all soon,
 
Jo and the Red Hare Team x