The Wild Colour Ltd

Patch Test Policy



Our Client Patch Test Guarantee

The Wild Colour Ltd make every attempt to ensure that you are fully looked after when using the services, we offer. It is our responsibility to act in a manner than is compliant with The Health & Safety at Work Act.

We make every attempt to ensure that you are satisfied with your experience at The Wild Colour. If you are not completely satisfied, please let us know at the time of your service or within 48 hours after your service has been performed. 

Law

If you’re a hairdresser, patch testing before using a hair colour is a legal requirement under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

HSWA section 3 places general duties on employers and the self-employed to conduct their undertakings in such a way as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons other than themselves or their employees are not exposed to risks to their health or safety.

Process

48 Hours before any colour service all clients must undertake a colour patch test consultation with a Wild Colour stylist. The only exception to this rule is:

•       You are an existing client who has had a colour service in the last 6 months

IF it is more than 6 months since a clients last colour (self or professional) or is more than 6 months since their last allergy test, then a patch test MUST be done.

A colour consent form is discussed with the client, this is signed by the client & stylist, the client retains the white copy, and the pink copy is kept by The Wild Colour.

A small amount of colour is placed behind the ear, and the client is to monitor for any reaction to the colour. This could range from blistering, redness, sore, itchy, burning, aching of the skin, headaches, or any other abnormal body reaction.

Reaction

Any adverse reaction to the patch test must be reported to THE WILD COLOUR IMMEDIATELY on 0114 470 1035 and info@thewildcolour.co.uk & SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE MAY BE REQUIRED.

No Reaction

If a client suffers no reaction, they can continue to book in an appointment to have a colour service. IF any reaction happens prior to their appointment, they MUST cancel the appointment and inform The Wild Colour Ltd.

Policy may be updated at any time