Bigen Users--Post your Reviews Here

[santia]

I have seen & read some reviews about Bigen. Can I just have them all in 1 post Another product I'm interested in.

 

[HoneyDew]

I have used it and never had a problem with it. I only use it a few times a week, because the hair around my edges is a lighter color than the reast of my hair. I have used it to even my hair out.

Since I have been using henna, I stopped usign Bigen, but it has always been great for my hair.

Some are allergic to the PPD in the Bigen, but I have never had a problem.

 

[Artemis]

For me, the Bigen (blue/black) was pretty easy to use, and I plan on using it again, but b/c of the potential issues re: PPD I'm seriously considering the henna/indigo (esp. from what I've read here a/b henna's benefits).

 

[simplycee]

I've used it and had great results. My favorite color is Black Brown.

 

[seymone]

I want to try this so bad but The PPD is making me think otherwise.. I already use henna but I am tired of buying items online, so I haven't used the indigo yet.

 

[ambergirl]

I've used it a few times and didn't have good results. No matter what color I used it came out pitch black! I prefer Water Works which you can get at Sally's.

 

[HERicane10]

I've used it a few times and didn't have good results. No matter what color I used it came out pitch black! I prefer Water Works which you can get at Sally's.

I was just looking at Waterworks the other day! What differences do you find and how does it make your hair feel? I use henna, but get it sent by my mom from NC and really don't want to order indigo of the net or ask her to look 4 it, so I'd been thinking about going back to a commercial dye and still use my henna. But the PPD % was an issue 4 me.

 

[so so chic]

I use the Oriental Black and it is the best commercial dye that I've used. I want to try the Blue Black next .

 

[AVNchick]

I love Bigen Oriental Black. It's not harsh at all on my hair and it leaves it really shiny. I use it around the same time I get my relaxer touch-ups, which is about every 8-10 weeks.

 

[Namilani]

No breakage, no fading, and shiny hair! I'm a happy camper! Oh, and I use Oriental Black.

 

[chayil0427]

I haven't used it in say the past 2 years, but I used to use Oriental black, and I liked it. Very easy to apply and after deep conditioning your hair feels soft and strong after the application. I'm fighting the urge to pick up a box...no more dyes is on my to do list for this year.

Chayil

 

[lsubabiedee]

I used either the medium or dark brown and my hair came out very black.

the color faded though. in a few months i had my light brown ends again.

 

[santia]

Ok, can someone explain PPD to me. I'm lost on that one no laughing either

 

[MochaSilk]

Ok, can someone explain PPD to me. I'm lost on that one no laughing either

No laughing, it's serious enough for me to never risk using Bigen again. I posted this a couple months ago on the thread about Deepest Jet Black Rinse. "...From other product reviews I've read, people use it for 20 years with no reaction, others use it 3 times and the 4th time there's a rash and others use it once and develop a severe allergy. I won't be using it again *sniff*, it's not worth the risk for me." I LOVED the Bigen hair color, and swore up & down I'd never use anything else until I read the reviews.

I also posted this from a site I found:

You may want to know that Bigen is mostly pure PPD (para-phenylenediamine) and contains more PPD than what is allowed according to FDA recommendations (why it's still sold in the US is beyond my comprehension).

Allergic contact dermatitis from para-phenylenediamine in Bigen® powder hair dye.
Ho, S. G. Y.; White, I. R.; Rycroft, R. J. G.; McFadden, J. P.. Contact Dermatitis, Aug2004, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p93, 2p; DOI: 10.1111/j.0105-1873.2004.0396f.x; (AN 14418458)

Bigen Hair dye has a 12.5% PPD content, and may cause severe allergic reactions. 6% is the maximum allowed by FDA law. According to the article above, Dose–time relationships for elicitation of contact allergy to para - phenylenediamine., .01% is sufficient to cause an allergic reaction. quote taken from this page http://www.hennaforhair.com/ppd/ppdreaction/medarticles.html

For more info on PPD and potential problems with it have a look here http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/ppdmed.html and here http://www.hennaforhair.com/ppd/index.html Both pages link forward to further, peer reviewed medical information about it.

Gonna look into henna when I color again.

 

[kweenameena]

No breakage, no fading, and shiny hair! I'm a happy camper! Oh, and I use Oriental Black.

Ditto to all of this!!! But I had to use 1 and a half boxes because one wasn't enough for my big head, plus I'm natural!