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I got my hair dyed completely to burgundy shade by a hairstylist.but i have read that hair dyes cause cancer.does one time dying hair cause cancer?
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HAIR DYE: Very unlikely, there has been a link with bladder cancer and excess exposure to hair dye. Unlikely with one exposure. Seek reassurance fro your doctor if you are still concerned.
Answered 3/25/2016
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