The risks of dying hair for men

More men are turning to hair dye to keep the greys at bay. Many men use progressive over the counter products, as the change in colour is gradual and less noticeable.

A risk with these products is that many of them contain lead acetate which is a known carcinogen. The levels within these products are very low but can still have adverse effects, these products should not be used on facial hair or broken skin as irritation and redness will likely develop.

This has resulted in many men turning to female hair dye or to a professional to achieve the desired outcome. It is becoming less of embarrassing subject for men with more men including celebrities like Wayne Rooney admitting that they have turned to the services of professionals to hide their greys.

There is of course always risk with having hair dyed, we would suggest that you undergo skin and strand test before any products are applied to your hair as your hair may not be able to withstand the processing.

Hair can quite easily be over processed by dying resulting in hair breakage and damage to the hair follicles, which could leave you with bald patches, dry hair, hair of varying lengths and damage to your scalp.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of treatment at a hair salon or by a mobile hair dresser or you are a hair dresser that has suffered with damaged to your health as a result of your job then please contact Martyn Trenerry on 01708 784042 or Holly Nichols on 01708 784066 whom will be able to advise on your claim