Hair dyes
Frequency and Attitudes of Using Hair Dyes among Palestinian Women
Tue, 2015-02-03 13:37 — Nidal Amin JaradatObjective : The objectives of the study were to identify the rate of using hair dyes among Palestinian women, preferences, motivations and attitudes towards their use.Methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted between May and July 2011. A self - admi nistered questionnaire was used .Results: Among 200 females interviewed , 149 (74.5%) said that they used hair dyes. Their reasons were to hide gray hair in 35 (23.5%), to improve the outlook in 36 (24.2%), and to change and to follow the new trends in 78 (52.3%). Natural dye s (henna) were the choice for 38.9% . The main reason behind the preference o f natural dyes was the belief they are safe r than chemical dyes. A small percentage used hair dyes during pregnancy, and 21.5% thought that hair dyes may cause cancer.
Conclusion: Use of hair dye is very common among females. The public should be informed about the risks associated with excessive hair dye use. Women should understand that natural dyes such as henna are not completely free from side effects. It is important to include information on the ingredients on hair coloring packs and mention possibl e side effects of both chemical and natural hair dyes .
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Frequency and Attitudes of Using Hair Dyes among Palestinian Women
Wed, 2014-06-25 10:05 — Abdel Naser ZaidObjective : The objectives of the study were to identify the rate of using hair dyes among Palestinian women, preferences, motivations and attitudes towards their use.
Methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted between May and July 2011. A self - admi nistered questionnaire was used .
Results: Among 200 females interviewed , 149 (74.5%) said that they used hair dyes. Their reasons were to hide gray hair in 35 (23.5%), to improve the outlook in 36 (24.2%), and to change and to follow the new trends in 78 (52.3%). Natural dye s (henna) were the choice for 38.9% . The main reason behind the preference o f natural dyes was the belief they are safe r than chemical dyes. A small percentage used hair dyes during pregnancy, and 21.5% thought that hair dyes may cause cancer.
Conclusion: Use of hair dye is very common among females. The public should be informed about the risks associated with excessive hair dye use. Women should understand that natural dyes such as henna are not completely free from side effects. It is important to include information on the ingredients on hair coloring packs and mention possibl e side effects of both chemical and natural hair dyes .
Frequency and Attitudes of Using Hair Dyes among Palestinian Women
Wed, 2014-01-22 14:55 — Mohammad MusmarObjective : The objectives of the
study were to identify the rate of using hair dyes among Palestinian women,
preferences, motivations and attitudes towards
their use.
Methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted
between May and July 2011. A self - admi nistered questionnaire was used .
Results:
Among 200 females interviewed , 149
(74.5%) said that they used hair dyes.
Their reasons were to hide gray hair in 35 (23.5%), to improve the outlook in 36 (24.2%), and to change and
to follow the new trends in 78 (52.3%). Natural dye s (henna) were the choice
for 38.9% . The main reason behind the
preference o f natural dyes was the belief they are safe r than chemical dyes.
A small percentage used hair dyes during pregnancy, and 21.5% thought that hair dyes may cause
cancer.
Conclusion: Use of hair dye is
very common among females. The public
should be informed about the risks associated with excessive hair dye use. Women
should understand that natural dyes such
as henna are not completely free from
side effects. It is important to include information on the ingredients
on hair coloring packs and mention possibl e side effects of both chemical and natural hair dyes .
