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Pauley Perrette (orNCIS’goth queen Abby Sciuto) found herself in a hair-raising situation, quite literally. After years of dyeing her naturally blonde hair jet black, Perrette developed what’s called an “acquired allergy.” The unexpected reaction didn’t just mess with her look; it had half her head swelling up like a balloon.
As alarming as that sounds, Perrette took it in stride, sharing the ordeal to raise awareness. Turns out, you can be allergic to something you’ve used for ages. And for Perrette, the cost of keeping Abby’s look was no small price.
Pauley Perrette’s black hair struggles: The hidden cost of Abby’s look
Pauley Perretteonce rockedNCIS’s Abby Sciuto look with her iconic black hair, but dyeing it came with unexpected consequences. DuringThe Queen Latifah Show, she shared an eye-opening experience about developing an acquired allergy after years of dying her hair black.
Perrette went on to reveal she discovered the issue was linked to a PPD allergy: an acquired condition that happens after prolonged black hair dye use. The allergy can be serious and even fatal. She recalled,
So, I have been—I’m blonde, and I’ve been dying my hair black for over a decade, right? So I started getting like a little irritation. Never assumed—I didn’t figure out it was from hair dye because I’ve been doing it for so long. And I’m not a salon person. I just put some stuff in my hair and sit in front of the TV, you know?So then that kind of started happening, and I was—then I started kind of associating with—I thought, this has something to do with hair dye. Didn’t worry about it too much.
Perrette continued,
So then I had kind of gone on the computer and looked this thing up, and it was like called a PPD allergy… I tweeted that lovely picture of myself, is because it’s an acquired allergy that you get if you’ve been dying your hair black for a really long time. So you don’t suddenly get it, but it can be fatal.
Her story highlighted the challenges she faced while maintaining Abby’s signature look.NCISfans saw her dedication firsthand, but Perrette’s commitment didn’t stop there. She then relied on black hairspray to keep Abby’s look intact since the chemicals in regular dye weren’t safe anymore.
Perette even joked about black nails because touching her head made it look like she’d been digging coal.
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Pauley Perrette’sjourney showed her commitment to Abbyand the fans. Her quirky loyalty to the character proves just how far she went for Abby — and the love ofNCISfans everywhere.
Pauley Perrette celebrates Abby’s legacy and embraces new paths
Pauley Perrette reflected onNCIScharacter Abby Sciuto’s lasting impact on young girlsafter leaving the show. She fondly recalled how Abby became a role model,encouraging young girls worldwideto pursue careers in STEM and forensics — dubbed “the Abby effect.”
Perrette, who played the iconic forensic scientist for 15 years, leftNCISduring its 15th season amidrumors of on-set issues, notably involvingMark Harmon‘s dog. Despite leaving acting, Pauley remained active in the entertainment industry, focusing on projects likeStudio One Forever, a documentary about a historic LA disco.
She now prioritizes staying true to herself beyond the spotlight.
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
