Hair Dye

[Robert1220]

This may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things but I have always dyed my hair and it makes me feel better that I do. However. I have now read that this is not wise. I have compensated Nash. Can anyone please advise? I would love to continue to dye my hair but obviously would stop if I really had to.

[Hidden]

I have always dyed my hair too and I haven't stopped since the diagnosis (f3 fibrosis) I have found that the colour is not 'sticking' - I lose colour every wash, which I didn't used to.

If you don't mind my asking what did the information give as to why you shouldn't dye your hair any more?

[Robert1220 in reply to Hidden]

Well I know I shouldn't do it but I googled it and as usual, went into panic again. Thanks for your reply. I just can't bear the thought of going grey. It lifts my mood having a bit of a fuss at the hairdresser xx.

[Hidden in reply to Robert1220]

Yes, I couldn't live without google but at times it is not your friend!I do mine at home. I have been told by a hairdresser (maybe just trying to make me stay as a customer) that home kits do more damage to the hair than going to the hairdresser, but as I say I don't know if it's true.

[Robert1220 in reply to Hidden]

Well I'm going to ask my hairdresser if they have a healthy or liver friendly option. If, as they say, this liver disease is on the rise, then I think they should have something for us. Thanks for replying and I'll let you know how I get on x.

[Hidden in reply to Robert1220]

yes, please do, I'd like to know the response, as you say liver disease is on the rise.

[Aotea2012]

There are toxins in the dyes but there are toxins in the air! I don’t think I’d stop dyeing your hair. Don’t put extra load on your liver by avoiding alcohol, eating well and exercising. Doing those things will more than make up for a bit of dye.

[Robert1220 in reply to Aotea2012]

I have never been a heavy drinker, only a Saturday night out at our rugby club but he passed away 9 years ago and was ill for a year before that and I haven't bothered since. I have lost 30lbs since Xmas after getting my diagnosis. Unfortunately it had taken over my life and I worry constantly. I suppose I'm clutching at straws in the hope that I will get better and I am trying everything to help. Thanks for your reply and I agree that there is so many things that can affect the liver. Take care x.

[Seashores]

Hi, I have cirrhosis and dye my hair. That was something I was concerned about too but my hepatology nurse said it was fine. What a relief 😅

[Robert1220 in reply to Seashores]

Oh thank you for this. I know it seems vain in the grand scheme of things but it keeps me a bit happier x

[Seashores in reply to Robert1220]

Not vain at all 😊 Still check with your nurse though. I’m not ready to go grey yet. Couldn’t wait for lock down to be over so I could get my hair done!

[Robert1220 in reply to Seashores]

Same here. No. Not ready for grey at all. Still think I'm a bit of a rock chick lol. (NOT)! I tried going great once and I looked like my grandmother. So glad you are the same. Thanks Seashores x.