How Temporary Hair Dye Might Accelerate Grey Hair Growth?

By Bharati Kumari
30 Sep 2024, 23:00 IST

Temporary hair dyes are a popular choice for those wanting a quick color fix. However, frequent use may lead to premature greying. Tap to check!

HARSH CHEMICALS

Temporary dyes usually have peroxide in them (which can mess the melanin the pigment that is responsible for hair colour). This leads to accelerated greying.

OVERUSING DYES

Overusing temporary dyes damages hair's natural defenses. This hastens the ageing process, causing grey hair to emerge faster than anticipated.

IMPACT ON MELANOCYTES

Temporary dyes mess with the melanocytes(the cells that produce hair colour). This disturbance could stop the production of melanin and therefore accelerate the greying process.

AMMONIA AND PEROXIDE

A lot of temporary dyes have ammonia or peroxide in them, and these things can damage the hair follicles and actually deplete the melanin, causing early greying.

DISRUPTS NATURAL HAIR GROWTH

Weakening the hair structure. It just makes the grey hair come in faster, and when it comes in, it comes in with a vengeance.

THINNING AND GREYING

All of the harsh chemicals in the dyes strip the hair of it's natural oils, leaving it prone to thinning out and turning gray. Although temporary, the damage can be significant.

PATCH TEST

Always perform a patch test before applying dye to avoid chemical reactions that could cause damage—even to the melanocytes responsible for hair colour. Because of this, caution is imperative.

STUDY FINDINGS

According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study, oxidative stress in hair follicles can lead to premature greying by damaging melanocytes—the cells responsible for hair pigmentation. This can be exacerbated by the use of certain chemicals commonly found in hair dyes.

CONCLUSION

Use temporary dyes wisely to protect your hair's natural colour. Consult a trichologist for personalised advice.