What to know about ammonia

Ammonia hair colour.

I am sure that most of the adult women have tried hair colouring at last once. As we are getting old, it is even more likely to try a few. I am sure also about the fact that choosing the colour itself often depends rather on the latest fashion instead of the personal characteristics like the skin tone or the colour of the eyes. Choosing the products most of us would like to find the ones providing the desired colour as long as possible. It means more effective but usually harmful solutions. Before choosing a hair colour product, it is worth to check the ingredients and better search for something without ammonia. These days there are more and more products on the market being not toxic. Although ammonia is very often used in hair colour and also in other cosmetic products you can choose organic colours as well.

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What are the dangerous effects of ammonia?

  • It damages the hair cuticle and makes your hair dry, brittle and thin.
  • It can cause allergy and problems like hair loss or an itchy scalp.
  • Ammonia may destroy not only your hair but the cells in your body as well.
  • Long-term usage may cause depression.
  • Daily exposures can cause problems like high blood pressure or bronchitis.
  • If you are continuously contact with ammonia hydroxide, you run the risk of serious skin complications.
  • Ammonia fumes can damage your eyes, lungs or kidneys.

Because of the long list above it is highly recommended to think the whole procedure through and find a non-toxic solution for home or visit a salon working with organic products. Henna can be a gentle way of hair colour but even such dyes may contain other harmful components. Black henna contains PPD, another dangerous agent.

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The decision is up to you, but whatever you choose regarding hair colour it is still very important to take good care of your hair before and after the colouring. Knowing your own needs, using quality products and moisturizing is essential for healthy head of hair whether it is coloured or not.

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