I had my hair "professionally" done at a salon, and it turned out horribly. I have naturally blonde hair but had been coloring my hair dark brown for about 2 years. I got tired of constantly having to touch up my roots, so I decided to start lightening it. When I explained to the stylist that I was only expecting a shade (maybe two) lighter, she proceeding with chemically rinsing my hair twice, bleaching it once, and toning it 4 times. The whole process took about 4 hours. Within a few hours of getting home, I became nausious and starting sweating profusely. Then I started to notice that the top of my ear and my scalp closest to my neck was really sore. Now my ear looks like it is sunburned really bad and my scalp has scabs all along my hairline. How do I treat my scalp? How long should I wait before I color it? It's just really embarrassing to have rust colored hair with scabs all over my hairline.

Wait until your scalp heals. You don't want second degree scalp burns. As for what to treat it with -- treat it just like a burn, which it is.

I just got a bad allergic reaction to a black hair dye. I had to do to the dermatologist for a cortizone shot. Do you have an itchy scalp? Is your scalp wet like an open wound? Do you have lumps under your skin on the back of your had and neck?

If so go buy a Peppermint Oil based leave in conditioner and leave it on your hair after you shower. It will help you make it through the night without itching. You can leave it in during the day to if you wear a head wrap or bandana.

And call a dermatologist to get a shot. My reaction took over a week in a half to develop so catch it before it gets worse.