Hair Coloring/Dye Risks

[aaron1234]

Hi all. I've been considering getting my hair professionally colored for a little while. I even got a small test patch done to see if I'd have an allergic reaction to the chemicals. It looks like I'm in the clear although I'm still hesitant to get this done for a few reasons. I do have a sensitive scalp. Even though the test patch didn't cause any skin reactions I'm still slightly concerned what a full dye job could do. Furthermore, could the chemicals in hair dye (namely hydrogen peroxide) put me at risk for some shock loss/shedding? Specifically for miniaturized hairs? Maybe I'd try out the less permanent dye first just to see how I react to it.

[TakingThePlunge]

aaron1234,

 

I've colored my hair off and on for years, both pre and post hair transplant. My personal feeling is that, while any chemicals can pose a risk if misused, applying hair color as directed is perfectly safe and should not impact your hair growth/hair loss.

 

I've read posts by others with differing opinions but it's been my experience.

[aaron1234]

Cool. Thanks for sharing David!

[1978matt]

I've used Just For Men on a weekly basis for about 4 years now. Weekly because gym work tends to make it fade out fast.

 

The benefit I see if that you can match concealers to the hair colour for a more natural look.

[orlhair1]

I have not had any issues with using hair color

[Ellie]

Some hair colours have no amonia or peroxide so are not damaging to the hair. They will wash out of the hair after a couple of weeks, depending on how often the hair is washed.

 

Wella colour wash and Clairol Beautiful Browns are both good, no chemical hair colours. They are a good place to start to see if you like the look.

[jerzig]

As long as you use permanent hair dyes in the proper manner, you will be fine. The only risk is if you were to give yourself severe chemical burns by improperly mixing or leaving it on too long. My hair hasn't been its original color since the mid-90s.

[Ellie]

Permanent hair colors do make the hair look thicker because they swell the hair shaft because they penetrate the hair follicle. Unfortunately this has a drying effect on the hair but its not usually a problem when the hair is kept short.