Hair Care: This 'small mistake' in hair care can bring you closer to cancer, warns doctor..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 04 Jan, 2026
Cancer is a word that sends shivers down our spines. We do everything we can to avoid it, but what if we told you that some people are unknowingly inviting this disease into their lives?
Yes, we are making a small mistake in our daily lives that is pushing us towards the risk of cancer. This mistake isn't somewhere far away, but hidden in our own bathrooms, in the hair dye and shampoo bottles we use to style our hair. Let's learn from Dr. Tarang Krishna how these beauty products can become enemies of our health.
Hair Dyeing Can Be Dangerous
The hair dyes we often use to beautify our hair can be extremely harmful to our health. These products use dangerous dyes and chemicals such as ammonia, parabens, and coal tar. These elements not only damage the hair but can also cause serious diseases like cancer in the body.
Not Just Hair Dye, Your Shampoo is Dangerous Too
Besides hair dye, our shampoos are not entirely safe either. Dr. Krishna says that most shampoos contain a chemical called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
The main function of SLS is to create lather, but it destroys the protective layer of our scalp. When this protective barrier is broken, the toxins present in hair dyes and shampoos penetrate our skin more easily and deeply.
Adopt Safe and Natural Methods
There's no need to panic, because we have a solution to this problem. To avoid these harmful chemicals, we need to make some changes in our habits:
Use Herbal Products: Instead of chemical dyes, use herbal and plant-based dyes.
Natural Colors: Choose natural options like henna and indigo for coloring your hair. Sulfate-free shampoo: Always use shampoos that are "sulfate-free" to protect your scalp.
Adopt these small changes today to protect yourself and your family from these hidden dangers.
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