Does coloring your hair cause cancer?

Question

I HAVE LONG BROWN, THICK, WAVY HAIR (DOWN TO MY WAIST). I HAVE BEEN TOLD, NOT ASKED, BUT TOLD NOT TO COLOR MY HAIR BECAUSE I COULD GET CANCER BY THE CHEMICALS USED.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS THIS TO BE A FACT OR FICTION.
PLEASE RESPOND AND THANK YOU.

Answer 1

The possibility exists according to a 2001 report from University of Southern California School of Medicine and published by the American Cancer Society that there may be a possible link between hair dye and bladder cancer. Of course the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association disagrees with this assessment.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Study_Finds_Possible_Link_Between_Hair_Dye_and_Bladder_Cancer_.asp

"Article date: 2001/02/02
Women who regularly use permanent hair dye may increase their risk of bladder cancer, according to the results of a study in the Feb. 1 issue of the International Journal of Cancer.

The study also looked at occupational exposure ? barbers and salon workers who use dyes. Though this study is the first to look at how often people are exposed to hair dye and their risk of developing bladder cancer, Manuela Gago-Dominguez, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, says, "Unfortunately, at this moment we do not have the necessary information to make a recommendation to the public."

"In our study we have found an association between hair dye use and bladder cancer, which does not necessarily mean that hair dye use is a major cause of bladder cancer," says Gago-Dominguez

Gago-Dominguez and her colleagues compared 897 patients with bladder cancer who used hair dye, with a similar number of adults without bladder cancer. The researchers found that the women who used permanent hair dye at least once a month were twice as likely as women who did not use permanent hair dye to develop bladder cancer. These results held true whether or not the women smoked. Smoking is the greatest risk factor for bladder cancer.

Women who reported using permanent hair dye at least once a month for 15 years were three times more likely to have bladder cancer, and subjects who worked for 10 or more years as hairdressers or barbers were five times more likely to have bladder cancer compared to individuals not exposed, according to the study.

"We hope that our study can serve as an impetus to resume the lines of research that are needed for the resolution of this important public health issue," Gago-Dominguez says."

Answer 2

Many people believe the toxic chemicals in hair dye can cause cancer. Many tests refute this claim. BUT, hair dye companies change the "recipes" for hair dye every time the scientists get close to proving some chemical dangerous. So you basically have to use your intuition.

You have long brown thick wavy hair and you want to change it's color? Are you MAD?!?!! People pay big bucks to get what you have! I say wait til you're starting to turn gray before coloring your hair. If dye does cause cancer, you can use the caveat that "desperate times call for desperate measures". For now, you ain't desperate! Love whatcha got!

Plus, the upkeep is very expensive and dyes definitely damage your hair, especially the store bought ones, and beauty salons are very pricey!

Answer 3

That old belief has never been proven so there's no need to worry. There are a lot of hair coloring products that use natural ingredients and are very safe to use. l also have thick wavy but dark brown hair color. l've never color my hair before and that's not because l'm afraid to go blind or get cancer. lt's just that l don't feel like coloring it; that simple. Hope l was of help.:)

Answer 4

NO ! I don,t know who told you this but the answer is NO!.I have been a hairdresser for years and if it cause cancer i would be eat up cause i have had my hair a millon different colors....This is fiction.Working in a shop with all the perms,colors,and dyes can get to your chest sometimes,but you have to understand this is after years and years of this smelling chemicals day after day along side 3 or 4 more hair stylist.So I say if you want to dye your hair go for it......

Answer 5

Well back in the '70's they did tests on hair dye and it did have some cancer causing effects in mice. I'm sure that they probably have a massive amount of the stuff administered. But now, it's not the same. Those products are no longer in hair coloring. So enjoy yourself! Godloveya.

Answer 6

The hair is not just a part of your body and it is a symbol of beauty, status and health. It is important for you to take proper care of your health in order to prevent early hair loss. Learn here https://tr.im/jmvv5

It is not a very serious problem and with a little bit of caution you will be able to prevent further hair loss.

There are certain uncontrollable factors like pregnancy conditions or certain illness or genetic factors that will result in hair loss. But, this does not mean that you cannot do something about your hair loss.

Answer 7

Well if it is, then I should have passed away around 25 years ago, I started getting gray at a very young age.

Answer 8

You poor thing who told you that. No darling it does not. Maybe they ar jealous cos you are a bonny lass or maybe you have beautiful hair and they do not want you to dye it too much.

love Cindy

Answer 9

Life causes Cancer- I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 10

It seems everything these days causes cancer. I don't think it has been scientifically proven.