You Won't Believe What Happened to This Woman After Using Henna Dye on Her Hair

For some women, chemical hair dyes can work wonders on transforming your strands and covering up gray hairs. However, some formulas also contain harsh ingredients that can cause sensitivity or even allergic reactions.

After a regular salon visit, lifestyle blogger Chemese Armstrong found out she was allergic to paraphenylenediamine (or PPD), a common ingredient typically found in commercial hair dye. Chemese consulted with her doctor who recommended that she use henna as an all-natural alternative. Henna is a plant-based dye known for its potent color payoff, making it a safe option for tinting eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair.

But what Chemese didn't know was that she would also suffer from another scary allergic reaction to henna. She took to her Instagram to share her experience along with a photo with her followers. "I was in severe pain from my scalp burning and itching with my face completely swollen to the point I was unrecognizable," she wrote.

Luckily, the reaction didn't affect her breathing, and she was able to heal from her traumatic outbreak. In a follow-up video posted to her YouTube channel, she updated her followers on her recovery and stressed the importance of being aware of the ingredients you consume and apply on your body. Her story is an alarming reminder to always perform a thorough spot-test on your skin before using topical products (natural or chemical) and to always carefully read ingredients lists. Watch her explain more of her scary experience ahead.