Many people dye their hair for aesthetic reasons, with some opting for natural hair dyes to reduce the risk of allergies. However, are natural hair dyes truly safe, and do chemical hair dyes increase the risk of cancer?
Dr. Yishan Tsai, director of the Dermatology Department at Yes Clinic in Taiwan and a dermatologist, dyes her hair. However, she emphasized on the “Health 1+1” program that one can minimize health risks by adopting the correct hair dyeing methods.
Are Natural Hair Dyes Always Safe?
Some people choose natural hair dyes to minimize allergy risks. However, Dr. Tsai pointed out that natural options are not always safe. Recently, she treated a 50-year-old woman who wanted to dye her hair due to graying. Believing natural options were safer, she opted for henna hair dye. Shortly after the treatment, however, she developed an allergic reaction on her scalp—showing redness, swelling, itching, and even blisters.
