Hair Gel Causing Headaches, flushing, red burning eyes

I dont sneeze or have typical allergies however i tested for allergies and was allergic to everything. Doctor said i have so much inflammationt hat causing headaches all the time. I think it might be hair gels i use. Is this possible. I flush and sensitive to sunlight and dont have rosacea. I have headaches all the time and seems i wake up in morning with red eyes adn bad throughout the day. When i am in airplanes, i feel so bad.. red burning eyes adn headaches and flushing. Also when i am in cars its bad. I have used hari gel for 7 years almost everyday. I thinki could developed allergy to it. Could this be causing all the inflammation and headaches. Seems to get worse when i put hair gel in but then when i dont, it also seems to have same side effects. Not sure what it is. I believe it could be the cause of it, just want to make sure. IF so, what is a good hair putty or gel that is safe and wont casue these allergic reactions. No allergy meds work. Eye doc said i have dry eyes and allergy eyes. My eyes could be dried out bc of hair gels all this time .....i think need give inflammation a break for while and not use hair gels...or maybe it wont help and its the pollen and mold allergies that showed up.

Joy, next time take your own products with you and request that she use only those. Most of the hair products have excessive amounts of perfumes in them, which bother a lot of people. A good stylist will always use your product if you request it.

so your saying this very well could be causing flushing face, burning red eyes evey morning. I need some ideas on male hair gel that is fragrance free etc...Who knows. I think this is my problem...Causes inflamation and whenever i am in closed areas, airports, malls, hotels, it gets aot worse. Any ideas. I always have hair gel in since i was younger. Could be reaction for sure. But didnt know it would cause headaches. I guess since i kept over doing it, it now started this. Pease let me know.

Could be a reaction to sulfites and/or sodium laurel sulfate (or variations of this coconut deriviative) or some other irritant. There are a lot of irritants in hair products. My husband uses unscented lotion for hair styling...works just as well as the gels for him, but without the smell. I use Giovanni brand shampoo & conditioner because it is free of sulfites and sodium laurel sulfate/related chemicals, so I don't get all itchy from it like I do from other hair products. I know Giovanni makes a hair styling gel, too, so maybe that would be less irritating?

Good luck,

I have found two shampoos that are "organic" and do not have any sulfates, parabens, or sodium laurel sulfate (and all the rest of those chemicals), artificial color or fragrances.  One is Avalon Organics and the other is Kiss My Face.  I use their shampoos and conditioners but they have other hair products, too.  And both are at WalMart!  They both have their own websites if you're interested: www.avalonorganics.com and www.kissmyface.com.  I'm not advertising these products but I had to search awhile before I found something that was really made with natural ingredients and not chemicals I can't pronounce!  I am using these because my scalp had become inflammed because of coloring my hair (which I had to stop ).

Hi guys, I have this same condition and have not been able to use ANY kind of styling product in my hair. Can you guys please update me on your condition? Does anyone have any tips to work around this. Would love some help!!!