Are you treating your hair right?
Perming, re-bonding, relaxing and ironing are some favourite words in the vocabulary of many young boys and girls. Although it is said that girls are heavily beauty-conscious, today we see that many boys too are following the same path. The youth like to go with the trend and therefore they like to try out new things.
Many girls would be seen with all sorts of coloured hair and boys too are no different. Although many of them would sit and ask the barber to either perm, re-bond or iron their hair , does anybody of them actually think about how many chemicals are going in to their system?
The Daily Mirror Life spoke to some young buds again, to find out what they think about these rather unhealthy trends.
Amali
Fashion has gone beyond human control. Appearing nude on screen too is a fashion today. you can come across a numerous number of hairstyles and various colours if you go to a salon. But for me, natural black hair is the best for anybody.
Malaka
Not only are the youth but even the elderly following latest fashion trends. But many of them are not aware of to what extent it is good for the health and to what extent it’s not.
Maneesha
They do have serious side effects on your health. Some women suffer from conditions such as migraines and even cancer for that matter due to the exposure to various chemicals.
Dilshan
I don’t see any beauty in people who colour, perm or do whatever to their hair.
Nipun
When advertisements show glowing hair, our people also like to try them. But once the side effects start to pop up they are just too late.
Side effects of hair straightening, re-bonding and perming
· One of the most common side effects of hair straightening is excessive dryness. Use of hair dryer makes the situation even worse. Hair loses its natural moisture to a great extent; it begins to look dull and frizzy every time you step out.
· It is often seen that stepping out in the sun with straightened hair may cause damage to hair health mainly because of the harmful UV rays. The chemicals might react adversely when they are exposed to direct sunlight.
· Allergy or other types of reactions are commonly associated with hair straightening. Allergic reactions mainly occur due to chemical reactions.
· Another side effect of straightening is boredom with the poker straight hair look. Yes, you heard it right! This happens more frequently in case of permanent straightening.
· Another clinical side effect of hair straightening is severe hair fall. Most people, who have straightened their hairs, have experienced the same.
· Heat from re-bonding can damage your skin and scalp.
By Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Photographs by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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