Two Manic Panic hair dyes, Vampire Red and Vampires Kiss, are available on Amazon. Both are vegan, PPD and ammonia-free, and contain a blend of surfactants and bonding ingredients that help remove excess oils, styling product buildup, and hard water residue for a deep clean. They are pH-balanced and sulfate-free.
However, it is important to note that some hair care products contain harmful ingredients that can cause medical issues like infertility, cancer, asthma, and fibroids. Here are some ingredients to avoid when choosing hair care products:
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Sulfates: These are typically added to hair care products, like shampoos, to remove build-up and oils from the scalp and strands deposited after washing and styling. However, sulphate-based chemicals like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, TEA Lauryl Sulphate, and Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate can strip hair of its natural oils.
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Parabens: This chemical has been known to cause increased growth of breast cancer cells and imitate the hormone estrogen within the body.
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Denatured Alcohols: These can be drying to the scalp if applied too frequently at higher concentrations. It’s best to avoid any hair products that have alcohol listed as one of the first ingredients.
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Formaldehyde: This ingredient is currently under investigation for its potential safety concerns. It is a vapor that can be found in hair products for smoothing, growing, and/or cleansing.
When choosing hair care products, it is important to look for mild surfactants without sulfates that will help boost curls without weighing hair down, stripping it of its natural oils, or causing heavy product build-up. Natural compounds that are sulfate-free and gently cleanse hair without removing any of its natural moisture include Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate or Cocomidopropylomine Oxide.
