Can hair colour cause hair loss?

Question

I really want to color my hair for a new look, but I'm also worried about hair fall. A friend warned me that hair color can make your hair weaker and cause it to fall out. Is this true for all hair colors, or only certain types?

Karan Mehra · Accepted Answer

Let's be real, hair dye doesn't cause baldness. It just damages the outer shaft, making it brittle so it breaks easily. Switch to a good salon that uses quality products and you'll be fine.

Savita Devi · Answer

These chemical colors are very harsh, so try using natural mehendi or indigo powder instead. But if you see patches of baldness or heavy falling from the roots, please visit a skin doctor immediately.

Rajesh Kumar · Answer

It is always better to get a dermatologist's opinion if the hair fall is sudden. Hair color can cause scalp allergies which might affect the follicles, so don't take a risk.

Latha Krishnan · Answer

I used to blame my hair color for the hair fall, but then my routine blood test showed thyroid issues. Please get your thyroid and iron levels tested regularly instead of just guessing.

Yogesh Shastri · Answer

Chemical colors damage the natural life of hair. Practice Balayam and daily pranayama to nourish the scalp from within, and let the hair breathe without chemicals.

Preeti Sen · Answer

Hey, don't stress yourself out too much. It is mostly just temporary breakage from dryness, not actual root hair loss. Use a deep conditioner and give it some rest.

Nikhil Deshmukh · Answer

I was looking this up recently because my hair started thinning after bleaching. It seems the peroxide weakens the protein bonds, which explains why it snaps so easily.

Can hair colour cause hair loss?

7 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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