KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Learn about the potential health risks associated with traditional chemical hair dyes, including cancer research, allergy warnings, and scientific reports. These resources are provided for educational purposes only.

• National Cancer Institute – Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk
  https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/hair-dyes-fact-sheet
   
• NIH/NIEHS Study – Permanent Hair Dye and Breast Cancer Risk
  https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/permanent-hair-dye-straighteners-may-increase-breast-cancer-risk
   
• EWG – Hair Dye Ingredient Hazards
  https://www.ewg.org/research/dye-dangers-harmful-chemicals-hair-coloring-products-and-their-health-concerns
   
• IARC / WHO Monograph – Hair Dye Carcinogenic Classification
  https://publications.iarc.who.int/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Some-Aromatic-Amines-Organic-Dyes-And-Related-Exposures-2010
   
• American Cancer Society – Hair Dye and Cancer Overview
  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/chemicals/hair-dyes.html
   
• Cleveland Clinic – Hair Dye and Breast Cancer Risk
  https://health.clevelandclinic.org/hair-dye-and-breast-cancer-risk

• The following images show severe allergic reactions to ingredients (like PPD) found in traditional hair dyes. Always
  perform a patch test before use.
  Allergic reaction to hair dye: https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.aH-7YWfvQRm5DE3mmDvk1wHaHa?pid=Api
  Severe swelling from hair dye allergy: https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.Qn-YqDfXgQ_-gIJvTCihIgHaEM?pid=Api
  Contact dermatitis from hair dye: https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.fCzhvaaNjR7lbHw11OL5jQHaE5?pid=Api