Just found out I have to have a hair follicle test

[Babyd0ll]

Well, I've been reading on this forum for hours and hours and feel doomed. I've been working for the same company on and off for 17 years -- this time 5 years as a contractor. Just found out they wanted to hire me two weeks ago, so quit smoking 12 days ago. (I smoke once per night in the evening everyday on and off for mostly 7 years now). Anyway, I was good with the usual urine test next week but have now found out it's a hair follicle test. I purchased today from TestClear Zydot Ultra Clean and also Aloerid but it looks that neither of these will work.

I have long, thick pretty hair and cannot do the perming, hair coloring, hair-ruining stuff that I've seen recommended on this site. So, I guess my question is -- should I just go ahead and decline the test and reject the job offer? I cannot fail this test and would rather lose the opportunity than be utterly humiliated. I am so depressed!

Babyd0ll Reviewed by Babyd0ll on 09-19-2012. Just found out I have to have a hair follicle test Well, I've been reading on this forum for hours and hours and feel doomed. I've been working for the same company on and off for 17 years -- this time 5 years as a contractor. Just found out they wanted to hire me two weeks ago, so quit smoking 12 days ago. (I smoke once per night in the evening everyday on and off for mostly 7 years now). Anyway, I was good with the usual urine test next week but have now found out it's a hair follicle test. I purchased today from TestClear Zydot Ultra Rating: 5

[mauijim66]

When i hear stories like this, it just makes me want to puke. I know this isnt what youre looking for in a reply.. I just wanted you to know that youre a great example of why all of this is HORSE SHIT!!

[Newme]

Well you could always just talk to them,and see what they say,or just take the test anyways and hope for a miracle.man,don't ya just hate drug test?

[Babyd0ll]

Okay, I went in to the office and the truth, that I won't pass the hair test. My boss and my bosse's boss are willing to ask HR to let me stay on as a contractor until January 1, 2013. If I haven't partaken since September 6, 2012 will I pass the test? Remember I have long, thick medium/dark brown hair.

[DrBill100]

Okay, I went in to the office and the truth, that I won't pass the hair test. My boss and my bosse's boss are willing to ask HR to let me stay on as a contractor until January 1, 2013. If I haven't partaken since September 6, 2012 will I pass the test? Remember I have long, thick medium/dark brown hair.

Do you have until January to pass the test? If so, pick up a hair test kit, about 50 bucks. I recommend that because hair testing for cannabis is very spotty. Even heavy daily use is detected in only about 60% of cases. It just could be that you are below level of detection. If not there are some systems that do not damage or alter hair that can work across a period of time.

[Babyd0ll]

Do you have until January to pass the test? If so, pick up a hair test kit, about 50 bucks. I recommend that because hair testing for cannabis is very spotty. Even heavy daily use is detected in only about 60% of cases. It just could be that you are below level of detection. If not there are some systems that do not damage or alter hair that can work across a period of time.

Thanks so much for responding! I am waiting to hear back if HR will accept me working contract until December 31, 2012. If so, then I will have the hair test when before I start the job so it will be end of December or beginning of January.

If HR says they will wait, what hair test do you recommend and how long should I wait before doing it?

Also, would you please recommend the systems that I would be able to use now to "clean" my hair over a period of time?

[DrBill100]

It's probably better to wait for a test. This requires some minimal use of hair care products and OTC products....probably less than the ZYDOT but nonetheless an investment. Are you male or female? In particular it requires a good high heat hair dryer and an attachable bonnet OR a hair steamer.

[Babyd0ll]

It's probably better to wait for a test. This requires some minimal use of hair care products and OTC products....probably less than the ZYDOT but nonetheless an investment. Are you male or female? In particular it requires a good high heat hair dryer and an attachable bonnet OR a hair steamer.

I am female.

[Babyd0ll]

My boss just called me right now and they want me to take the test. I said that I cannot take the test. Either they wait a couple of months or I must give my notice! What do I do? This is making me crazy and panicked!!

[DrBill100]

Afraid you just departed my realm of competence. Not certain what to advise in very short term.