If you are concerned about the long-term use of synthetic hair dyes, you can have your hair colored at one of the organic hair salons available in Penang
Why use organic hair dye?
Most hair dyes contain potentially harmful ingredients such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, coal-tar and parabens. These toxic chemicals can lead to allergic reactions such as itching, burning, sores, redness and swelling. Studies have also shown that the long-term use of hair dyes can lead to increased risks of ovarian cancer in women as well as leukemia. Research has shown that the chemicals from hair dye can be absorbed through the skin and scalp which is why women are advised not to dye their hair during pregnancy.
Are organic hair dyes safer?
Organic hair dyes are generally safer because they use naturally derived ingredients without the use of ammonia, peroxide, coal tar and parabens. However, you need to be aware that many organic and natural hair colour systems still contain some synthetic ingredients, so please check.
Some people complain that organic and natural hair dyes do not last as long as synthetic hair dyes. The reason is that natural dyes do not contain peroxide or bleach which means the dye only coats the hair rather than penetrating and damaging the hair structure.
This might mean that you have to have a touch up your roots more frequently, but it’s a small price to pay for hair that is left in a healthy and shiny condition. What’s more, you will leave the salon without that awful chemical smell.
Here are some organic hair salons you can try.
Organic Hair Shop
118-1-10 Island Plaza, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Telephone: Stephanie on 04-899-9223.Opening Hours: Call for an appointment.
Owner Stephanie uses Natulique hair colour system as well as organic relaxing treatments.
Art Scissors Hair Studio
125E Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Telephone: 04-899-9288. Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 8pm.
Uses Herb UK organic colour system.
U-Sense Hair Academy and Salon
274, Lebuh Victoria, 10300, Georgetown, Penang. (Opposite Jetty Penang, Nissan 2nd Floor) Telephone 0164787374 (Jeff). Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11am to 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6.30pm.
Uses O-Way organic hair products from Italy.
U-Sense Organic Hair Salon & Academy
163D-07-5/5A Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Drive, 10250, Penang. Telephone: 04-218-9179. Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm.
Uses -Way organic hair products from Italy.
U-Sense Organic Hair Salon
No. 70-1-21, D’Plaza Mall, 70 Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Telephone: 04-644-3660. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11am to 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6.30pm.
Uses O-Way organic hair products from Italy.
U-Sense Organic Hair Salon
No. B-1-2, Vantage Desiran Tanjung, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Telephone: 04-890-0568. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11am to 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6.30pm.
Uses O-Way organic hair products from Italy.
Staay Young
Block D-17-1 Bay Avenue, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Telephone: 04-611-9112. Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 7pm. Closed: Tuesday. Website.
Staay Young offer herbal hair colouring using Ayurvedic, Halal, herbal, organic and natural colouring.
I am looking for organic hair color. . I am alergic to chemical hair color. I am looking for black chemical free hair dye. Pls reply
You can buy organic hair colour at the Organic Hair Shop at Island Plaza. You can also buy from organic health foods shops such as IE Organic at Pulau Tikus.
Is it possible to buy henna for hair coloring, or to get hair henna’d at a salon?
You could try Staay Young. They use henna.