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What precautions should i take when i dye my own hair?
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Use less toxic dyes: Few people (including doctors) realize how toxic most hair dyes are.Hair dyes can cause asthma & allergic reactions and are associated with increased risk of certain cancers (like non-hodgkin's lymphoma) & primary biliary cirrhosis, a lethal condition. However, not all dyes are equally toxic- there are safe alternatives like henna.See www.Squidoo.Com/hairdyedangers which discusses less toxic dyes.
Answered 7/20/2012
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