Hair dyeing is as common a cosmetic treatment as hair straightening. The aesthetic change of colour of the hair for whatever reason is a practice documented as far back as Ancient Greece. The reasons for it might vary, but it is all rooted in a deep desire for transformation based on mood or otherwise.
In short, it is a fun thing to do with your hair, and women and men alike do it. But despite being something aesthetically pleasing, there are some concerns involved here. Commonly people ask themselves this question: Can hair dye cause hair loss?
Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss? Yes or No
No, it cannot. Hair dye does not actually cause “hair loss,” per se. What hair dye does cause is “hair shedding.” You see, the stress imposed on the hair during the dyeing process—the actual colouring of it—can break the hair.
But due to the fact that the hair broken is already sprouted from the root, it does not damage the hair follicle.
Hair dye does not affect the hair follicle at all. The hair follicles stay firmly located beneath your scalp, waiting to sprout new hair. Hence, the broken hair renews again if the old, long, sprouted hair happens to shed due to the hair dye. No actual “hair loss” occurs due to hair dye since the root remains unaffected.
Hair Dye Tips
Since I already gave away the answer to the question of whether or hair dye causes hair loss, let’s now discuss hair dye tips to avoid causing hair shedding. Following these tips, you can successfully prevent the shafts of your hair from breaking.
Conditioner
Apply conditioner to your hair at least eight hours before dyeing it; this will give it extra moisture to withstand the dyeing. Use a detangler leave-in conditioner for convenience.
Avoid the Bleach
Hair bleaching is a necessary step when going for certain light-colour hair dyes when your natural colour is darker. It is also a step you might consider skipping entirely along with your light-colour ambitions. Bleaching is particularly aggressive against the protective cuticle of the hair.
Use Gentler Dyes
Some dyes’ ingredients are remarkably less damaging than others. Shocking, right? Take a peek at the ingredient list to see if they contain either cellophane, hennas, or vegetable-based dyes. If you have a hard time finding them yourself, your local hairstylist might have a repertoire of them since these are highly requested.
Go Semipermanent
Semipermanent hair dyes are less abrasive to your hair due to their temporary nature. Thus, they are less likely to wear down the hair cuticle than their permanent counterparts.
If by any chance semipermanent hair dyes do nothing for any greying hair, apply permanent dye at the roots only.
Check the Time
During the procedure, the dye should only remain for the stipulated amount of time. Set an alarm.
From the Tip
Always apply the dye from the tip of the hair, never from the roots. Also, do not blow-dry it afterwards.
Hopefully, these are helpful tips for you. You don’t have to stay away from hair dyes for fear of hair loss. That said, following the above steps would be invaluable in keeping your hair as safe and healthy as possible while you dye your hair.