You might be tempted to cave if your child begs you for hair streaks in weird colors. You reason that since there is so little color, there is nothing to fear. Well, you might want to rethink your choice depending on how you choose to complete those streaks.
I don’t believe it is safe to bleach or color a child’s hair until after puberty, and ideally not until they are at least 16 years old. Since children’s hair is often considerably finer than that of adults and since bleach and hair dye can be harmful, a child’s developing hair is far more vulnerable to harm.
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Chemicals can damage the scalp, the hair, and the airways
The ingredients in the hair products themselves may be to blame for these reactions. Chemicals can harm hair because they are abrasive.
Very serious reactions can be brought on by ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and a substance called paraphenylenediamine that is frequently found in permanent hair dye. Additionally, even if you only intended to change the color, these chemicals may transform your child’s hair’s texture, changing its entire appearance.
Your best bet is to use a temporary colorant (or to rely on a professional)
Stick with non permanent colors if you intend to do your child’s hair yourself. There are dye alternatives like herbs and tea that can transfer color into the hair, as these temporary hues simply coat the hair shaft rather than penetrate it as a dye would.
If you have no choice but to color your child’s hair, choose an off-scalp method, such as cap highlights or a semi-permanent dye, and always perform a patch test to see whether your child is allergic before proceeding.
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