Ammonia free – the best hair colouring option

Posted on 18 July 2011 in Blog by L. Schneider
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A hair colour at the salon should be a pampering treat but did you know the ammonia used as an active ingredient in most commercial hair color preparations is also used in explosives manufacturing, toilet cleaners and cigarettes?

Ammonia hydroxide has been linked to asthma, bronchitis and skin irritations. It also causes havoc in the environment especially in ocean ecosystems.

Ammonia-free hair dyes and bleaches are becoming more readily available with many salons specialising in an ammonia-free experience.

Look for natural, chemical free and ammonia free alternatives next time you book in for an upgrade!

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Lindy Schneider is a writer and researcher with a keen interest in health, wellbeing and natural childcare. She is an advocator of a chemical-free lifestyle in the best interests of her family, the community and a sustainable world. She lives in the Yarra Valley with her partner and two young children.

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