Can I ask my hairdresser to dye my hair if I take Hydroxycarbamide? I have had Polycythaemia Vera for 2 years.

[SusiePlums]

I’m not sure if it’s ok to get my hair dyed. Does anyone do this whilst taking Hydroxycarbamide and have you had side effects please?

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi SusiePlums, yes you can as long as your hairdresser does a patch test first. Just to let you know, I have been on Hydroxy for many years now and my hair is 5 different shades of blue, so I have to bleach it first and then dye it, I do this about every 10 weeks, with no problems. Maz

[SusiePlums in reply to Mazcd]

Thank you Maz. I’ll sort out a patch test with my hairdresser.

[Arty16 in reply to Mazcd]

My hairdresser said that my hair took the due quicker when I wa on HU. So you may want to say to your hairdresser l. Deffo get patch test

[SusiePlums in reply to Arty16]

Hi Arty16, thanks for your reply. I have received some great feedback in connection with my question. I’ve just spoken with my hairdressers and I’m going up for a patch test later.

[WileyFrench]

I have ET and have been taking HU for about 16 months. I have full highlights every three months and no problems at all. Just went yesterday in fact. If I couldn’t do that I’d be looking for another medication! Just kidding. Maybe. 😉

[SusiePlums in reply to WileyFrench]

Thank you. I should have asked the question earlier!! I’ll have a patch test and book an appointment asap 😊

[Tico in reply to SusiePlums]

Yes, no problems whatsoever, about to redo mine but always do a patch test a day or 2 before in case of reactions to dye. Atb, tina.🤗

[SusiePlums in reply to Tico]

Thank you Tina. I’m looking forward to getting my hair done!

[jillydabrat]

Hi Susie, I have been on Hydroxy for years and dying my hair for longer than that. I would recommend a good quality conditioner after each wash though and even an occasional hair mask. Just ask max about hair dying lol, she does the most lush colours x

[SusiePlums in reply to jillydabrat]

Hi Jilly. Thanks for your reply. I’ve just replied to Arty16 too as I’ve had great feedback to my question. Is there a particular conditioner you use? Before I had PV and had my hair done I would just get a conditioner for coloured hair x 😊

[lizzziep]

Can I dye my hair was one of the first questions I asked when I went on hydroxy! Thank goodness the answer is yes. I always have a patch test done - every time - just in case they have changed the recipe. I've had my hair many different colours since being on hydroxy (except grey!) Enjoy your hairdressers appointment.

[Yvette49]

Hi susiePlums....I have colour in my hair, ( well it’s fading down desperate for hairdressers ) I have pink, blue and purple stripe 😁 I used to be on Hydroxycarbomide but now on interferon...