November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair dyeing changes hair structure, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
98 citations
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November 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” Many people had severe allergic reactions to a common hair dye ingredient, causing them to seek medical care and miss work.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Most hair dyes can cause allergic reactions, so test before use.
January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles” Cationic and nonionic surfactants provide better color intensity and resistance for semi-permanent hair dye than anionic surfactants.
5 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline compounds are great for stable, pure blue hair dye.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion” PPD in mehendi can cause serious health problems and needs regulation.
56 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Dye enters hair at the edges of cuticle cells and penetrates more from water than alcohol-based solutions.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Urology & Nephrology Open Access Journal” Hair dye chemicals can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Black henna tattoos can cause severe allergies to hair and textile dyes, and there's a need for greater public awareness and regulation.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
4 citations
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August 2016 in “PubMed” Repeated dyeing and shampooing cause hair color loss and damage.
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks”
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July 2020 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Pseudomonas DL17 can completely break down the harmful dye Sunset Yellow FCF in 48 hours.
21 citations
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair dyes can change hair color temporarily or permanently but may cause side effects like skin reactions and hair damage.
9 citations
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November 2000 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Dyeing hair can help target and destroy hair follicles selectively.
63 citations
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” The new hair-dyeing shampoo is safe, colors hair evenly, and strengthens it.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
79 citations
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January 1975 in “Food and Cosmetics Toxicology” The hair dye formulations tested did not cause long-term toxicity or cancer in mice.
Normal cells stain well with fluorescent globulin, but tumor cells do not.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
9 citations
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January 2010 The herbal hair dye is a safe and eco-friendly alternative to conventional dyes.
August 2013 in “Toxicology letters”
6 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair dye can make it hard to diagnose scalp conditions correctly.
March 2026 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” Herbal hair dyes are safer and eco-friendly compared to synthetic dyes.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair dyes using plants like henna and indigo are safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural plant-based hair dyes are safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Despite adverse effects, people continue using hair dyes for aesthetic reasons, highlighting the need for safer options.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.