The Cons of Chemical Hair Dyes
Hair coloring is the trend of the time and most people love to flaunt their tresses in various colors. But, have you ever wondered if all those chemical-laden hair colors do affect your hair? The answer is YES. Chemical hair coloring or hair dyeing while imparting color does result in some harmful side effects.
Most hair dyes contain ammonia (or ethanolamines in the case of ammonia-free products), p-phenylenediamine, and hydrogen peroxide. The ammonia separates layers of hair proteins, allowing the dye to reach the hair shaft. Following that, hydrogen peroxide bleaches the hair and aids the trapping of p-phenylenediamine, one of the primary coloring agents, in the hair. Apart from these some dyes also contain toluene and resorcinol. Another component is lead acetate is another common ingredient along with harmful chemicals like methylisothiazolinone, and DMDM hydantoin.
According to research, more than 25,000 women using chemical-laden hair dyes had breast cancer incidence. Let’s see some of the side effects of chemical hair dyes.
Side Effects
- Ammonia – Respiratory and asthma irritant along with being an endocrine disruptor. Ammonia sticks to the environment.
- P-phenylenediamine – Skin irritation, birth defects, liver and blood toxicity, and allergic reaction. Moreover, it is restrained from using in the European Union.
- Toulene – A well-established neurotoxin and is associated with pregnancy loss, birth defects, and allergic reactions.
- Resorcinol – disrupts the body’s normal hormonal functioning and signaling.
- Lead acetate – neurotoxicity
These are some of the side effects caused by the chemical ingredients present. Other side effects are
Conjunctivitis
Coloring hair should be done with extreme caution and the chemicals might make contact with the sensitive parts of the face, especially the eyes leading to conjunctivitis or pink eye. It also causes inflammation and severe discomfort.
Cancer
Permanent hair dyes had carcinogens earlier but were replaced with other chemicals eventually. The carcinogenic property of these newly introduced chemicals is still debated. There is a need for more studies to establish the same.
Hair fall
In hair coloring, the opening of the cuticle is a vital step and can weaken the hair and result in hair breakage. Some hair colors also weaken the hair from its roots by taking out the moisture from the scalp. Obviously, weakened hair roots result in hair fall.
What can be done?
You can switch on to natural hair coloring options like henna leaves, tea/coffee, beetroot juice, black walnut, etc. And if you wish to avoid the hassle of using all these you can always opt for natural hair dyes like Shesha Ayurveda’s Nilini Ayurvedic Hair Color Kit.
Coloring the hair is cool but when it is with chemical-laden dyes the price is too high, damage to health topping the list. It is always better to make an informed and wise choice.
Nilini Ayurvedic Hair Color Kit
Nilini Ayurvedic Hair Color Kit‘Nilini’ is an all ‘Ayurvedic’ hair coloring kit that helps to add color(black), shine and lustre to hair. Nilini is created to simplify and shorten the usual hair color process that involves application of henna and indigo separately which is a time consuming process.
NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS ADDED IN THE ENTIRE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
- Best natural way of colouring the grey hairs
- 100 % ayurvedic ingredients with no chemicals added in the entire manufacturing process
- provides natural black color to your hairs.
- Can be applied on hair, beard and moustache
- No PPD & NO Ammonia. For lab results, refer to FAQ section
Note :- The kit contains 2 sachets. Results last for upto 15-20 days depending on new hair growth. Every 15-20 days re-application required. Each sachet is for single use.
[vc_message]CAUTION: 100% Natural products can also be allergic to some people.
HOW TO DO PATCH TEST : Mix a 1-2 g of product in water to make a paste consistency and using a cotton earbud or a applicator brush , Apply the sample on the backside of your ear sufficient to cover an area about the size of a coin. Allow it to dry.
Very important – Don’t wash, cover or touch the patch until 48 hours. Watch out for any irritation, discomfort, itchiness or rashes for next 48 hours. DON’T USE THE PRODUCT IF THERE’S ANY KIND OF DISCOMFORT, RASHES, ALLERGIES OR REACTIONS.
48 HOUR MANDATORY PATCH TEST TO BE FOLLOWED BY ANYONE WHO PLAN ON USING NILINI IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER YOU USE HENNA / INDIGO REGULARLY etc. REFER TO FAQ section for detailed instructions, HOW TO USE etc
If you are already allergic to Henna, Indigo, Amla, curry leaves, Brahmi, Coconut Shell powder etc, Please don’t use NILINI.
CAUTION : If you have a sensitive skin OR if you have a sensitive scalp – We DONT recommend you to try or use NILINI. Reason being – NILINI is a mix of several Ayurvedic and Natural Herbs and we cannot predetermine how the natural ingredients react on everyone’s skin/scalp. You need to be extra cautious when you have sensitive skin or scalp.
SO, IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN OR SCALP. PLEASE DON’T BUY OR USE NILINI
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Scroll down to read detailed usage instructions, Important patch test info etc.
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