Disha Kapoor Disha Kapoor Asked 8 months ago

Can highlighting hair cause hair loss?

Next month, I'm planning to get highlights. My friend warned me that chemical treatments can cause hair fall, and I already have thin hair, so I'm a bit concerned.

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Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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I don't know much about hair styles, but chemicals in highlights can damage hair. Generally, any hair fall should be monitored to see if it's due to stress or internal health issues like high BP or thyroid. Do get regular health checkups to make sure everything inside is fine.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

These modern chemical colors are very harsh on the scalp, child. When we were young, we only used pure henna. If your hair is falling after coloring, gently massage a little warm coconut oil or amla oil on your scalp once a week, but don't rub too hard.

Saurabh Mishra Saurabh Mishra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Highlighting chemicals can definitely cause hair breakage from the roots. Before spending thousands of rupees on expensive salon treatments or hair spa packages to fix it, I would suggest planning a budget for a basic blood test to check if you actually have some vitamin deficiency instead.

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Consult a dermatologist

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I got highlights done last year and noticed significant hair breakage because my hair became very dry. Personally, I found that deep conditioning masks helped reduce the damage. I can't speak for medical hair loss, but chemical treatments do make hair brittle.

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haha, yes! Those chemicals basically tell your hair follicles 'it's time to leave'. It is mostly just breakage from the chemical damage rather than actual permanent baldness, so don't worry, you won't go bald overnight. Just hold off on the bleach for a while!

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Anjali Shah Anjali Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally understand how heartbreaking it is to see your hair fall out after trying to look stylish. I tried curd masks, onion juice, and everything under the sun after my hair coloring damage. While mild home remedies soothe dryness, you must reduce heat styling and give your hair a long break from chemicals.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please be very careful with chemical highlights. I had a severe allergic reaction on my scalp after getting hair color, which led to painful sores and massive hair thinning. If you are experiencing actual bald patches or scalp irritation, please see a dermatologist immediately.

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