LOS ANGELES – A mom has sparked some heated online debate after asking for advice following her six-year-old daughter’s request to dye her hair.
On the popular online forum Mumsnet, the user Sometimeswinning wrote: “So, she’s asked several times to do it. Any recommendations as to what to use on her blonde/brown hair color?”
She went on to ask: “Any reasons I shouldn’t do it? If it’s judgment reason I’m not bothered, more checking in if it’s not worth it because it won’t last or make a difference.”
When it comes to dying your hair at home, anyone who has picked up a box dye are generally aware of the various caution warnings that come with DIY dye.
While there aren’t specific ages for when or if it’s a good idea to dye your child’s hair, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends keeping hair dyes out of the reach of children.
In 2017, the BBC in the U.K. issued a warning on guidelines for hair dye for children, explaining that hair dye manufacturers say they are not intended for anyone under the age of 16.
“The answer is simple: No, you can dye your hair when you are grown up. I wouldn’t want toxic chemicals on my child’s hair or scalp, I can tell you that. And frankly, it’s unsuitable,” said one user on Mumsnet.
But another suggested: “Oh let her, it’s summer holidays. Just use the chalk or that stuff that washes out in a couple of washes, obviously not real adult hair dye.”
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