Is there any evidence that suggests dying your hair will lead to hair loss down the line?

Question

I don't dye my hair, I'm just curious as to how women can maintain their bleached or high-lighted hair.. Is there evidence that continuous dying will lead to hair loss?

Answer 1

Hmmm, why'd you ask the same question twice? Concerned?

I think it's more complicated than "Dye hair = lose hair".

I guess it depends on what you do to your hair and how often. Women who use strong bleach on their hair on a monthly basis (say to go from brunette to blond or redhead) are doing a lot of damage to the hair follicles. Eventually, that has to catch up with you.

Nutrition is also a key component, as well as age. I know from personal experience that, as you age, the hair just doesn't act the same any more (for example, if I were to try dying my hair, I'd no longer have to worry about bleach). The hair gets more brittle, the scalp drier, and the follicles start to die off (resulting in thinning), so excessive hair dying could speed up the process.

But I don't think it's universal. Some folks lose their hair early, others keep a full head until death.

Anecdotally, the only evidence I have that supports your theory would be the famous actress Carol Channing -- she had to keep that blond mop for Hollywood and celebrity purposes, and in her later years it ended up being a wig because she'd damaged her hair so badly.

Answer 2

I don't know of any stories where people have lost hair from dying it. Usually if women have hair loss it is from an illness, stress etc...
Over dyed hair can break off. Of course when you stop dying it and let it grow out it will grow back. This is true for any over processed hair, perming included.

Answer 3

No. Believe it or not hair loss is worse in America than any other country in the world.

I wouldn't be surprised if one day researchers discover that the cause is stress and overwork.

Answer 4

the evidence is the testimony of those who have bleached, dyed their hair and lost their hair in the process. but i believe if u do all that and keep ur hair healthy with good diet and good hair treatment, ur hair wont fall

Answer 5

I am 12 and have had highlights for like 3 yrs. My hair is fine, but u should use special shampoo like me.

Answer 6

I don't care. I'd rather have no hair than gray hair.