Are Chemical Hair Dyes Safe? Try This Natural Alternative!

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Over 50 million women in the US dye their hair frequently, and even more have confirmed that when they start to go gray, they will dye their hair. Still, what many of these women do not understand is that there are serious risks involved with using these chemical products, especially since many of the chemical ingredients have been banned in some European countries.

Additionally, hair dye chemicals have caused harmful affects in laboratory experiments, being linked to respiratory disorders, allergic reactions, and cancer. So what is the solution to this issue if you want to naturally color treat your hair?

If you are a brunette, you can use the very natural alternative of soaking your hair in espresso or strongly brewed coffee to provide a slight stain to the color. This is a nice option for brunette hair colors since you can gently rinse with brewed coffee to add shine, vibrancy, and softness to your hair. Coffee contains powerful antioxidants to revitalize and nourish dry and damaged hair, and it will also keep the scalp protected from free radical damage. Some research has shown that coffee has mild sun protective benefits, so you can experience this added payoff by using coffee to treat your hair. Generally, this method should not be used for light brown or blonde hair since it will only make it look flat and dingy. However, when coffee is used as a rinse for brown hair colors, it will add gloss and shine to lifeless locks!

Many common chemical hair dyes easily cause allergic reactions, and they can cause a risk to the user. It is difficult to determine exactly how many users of hair dyes have had allergic reactions since many do not get medical attention for this issue. Still, in some instances, chemical reactions to hair dye have been quite severe and even fatal. Symptoms of a mild reaction to hair dye may include irritation to the eyelids or ears, and in severe cases, it will cause irritation to the whole head or body.

A fatal allergic reaction is caused by anaphylactic shock, where the mouth and tongue swell to constrict the airways. In rare circumstances, anaphylactic shock can become fatal because of a chemical hair dye allergic reaction.

To reduce your risk of having a reaction to hair dye, first off, try the coffee substitute above, or patch test your skin before using hair dye. Applying a small amount of dye to the skin will desensitize the immune system to minimize the risk of an allergic reaction. Bear in mind that if you work as a hairstylist, your allergy risk will be increased; one statistic revealed that 70% to 80% of all hairstylists suffered from regular allergic reactions because of chemical hair dye use!


About the Author:
Mark Ramos is a coffee geek. For a great selection in all things coffee, espresso machines and BUNN coffee makers, check out The Coffee Bump.



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