Does Dyeing

Your Hair

Cause Hair

Loss?

Hair dyeing is the practice of changing the color of

hair. Hair dyeing is a popular salon treatment.

Millions of dollars are spent on an annual basis on

hair dyes and after-care products. But are hair dyes

safe for your hair? Do they contribute to hair loss.

This topic has been in debate for long and many

hair experts are still researching on this.

According to Dr. Judith Reichmann, a regular on

MSNBC there appears to be a link between hair dye

use and hair loss, but this hair loss is not

permanent. That’s a relief! So what should know

about hair dyes before you consider changing your

hair color?

Side Effects

Anytime you put a chemical into your hair there will

be a negative side effect. Bleaches, coloring agents

and other chemicals will cause the shaft to weaken

and break. As the chemical irritation cease the root

portion returns and your scalp returns to its normal

appearance. So you can expect to lose some hair

after you have colored it. The appearance of your

hair might be weak and for a short time there might

be increased hair all.

Misconceptions

After you have colored your hair, it might appear

thicker and fuller. This is a misconception because

the fizziness that appears after coloring is the real

reason behind the appearance of fullness. The dye

in your hair also attracts static electricity, which

increases fizziness. So, it is temporary and will go

after you have washed it twice and applied hair

conditioner.

Time Frame

You should always wait at least for six weeks before

undergoing another treatment. This will let your

scalp and roots recover from the previous

treatment. Consult your stylist to see if your hair

and scalp appear ready for another treatment. Even

if you trying dyeing your hair at home, always

consult a stylist to make sure you have done it

correctly and that you have not mistakenly

damaged your hair.

Considerations

Rest assured, dyeing does not cause permanent hair

loss, but some side effects may appear which may

result in some hair and itching of the scalp. Always

abstain from scratching your scalp if you experience

some irritation, in order to prevent scarring and

further damage to your hair. [LINK]

Warning

You might be allergic to the hair dye if you begin

losing hair right away. Most dyes have para-

phenylenediamine in them. Many people have

reported having an allergic reaction to this

chemical, which is why it is banned in hair dyes in

many European countries. Should you experience

itching, hair loss and or burning after 10 days from

first use, discard it right away and seek medical

attention.

Hair dyeing is a perfectly safe beauty treatment.

There are many products in the market today that

contain more natural ingredients that are a lot safer

for your hair. Look for the color, brand and

ingredients before you buy the hair dye.