Why do Women use hair dye?

Changing hair colour is a popular beauty trend among women. However experts have raised concerns about some chemicals used in hair dye products and their possible effects on human health.

According to a study certain chemicals found in hair dyes may affect the body’s hormone system and could potentially increase the risk of some types of cancer.

In the past people mainly used natural ingredients such as henna to colour their hair.  Today however chemical hair dyes are widely used to achieve different shades and styles.

These products offer many colour choices but some of their ingredients may have health risks. Researchers say that certain chemicals in hair dyes may interfere with hormone levels and how hormones work in the body.

These changes could be linked to a higher risk of certain cancers. One group of chemicals that has raised concern is called aromatic amines.

According to the research, exposure to some of these compounds may be linked to bladder cancer breast cancer non Hodgkin lymphoma leukaemia and skin cancer. However this does not mean that using every type of hair dye causes cancer.

The possible risks may depend on the chemicals used how often the product is applied and how long a person is exposed to them.

More research is needed to understand the connection between hair dye use and cancer. Therefore these findings should be treated as possible health concerns rather than definite proof that hair dyes cause cancer.