This amazing 'glitter hair hack' has garnered thousands of comments on social media. It may sound appealing, but dermatologists say it's best avoided.
A dermatologist has warned that the popular DIY technique will only make your hair fall apart, even if it looks good at first.
From “hair dusting” tutorials to snail-based facials, social media is home to countless health and beauty secrets. But glamor lovers are now being urged to avoid harmful 'bling hair hacks' that are not what they seem.
At first glance, glitter hair seems totally harmless – users add craft glitter or even glue to clear shampoo – and after rinsing this out, many take snaps of their amazingly shiny hair, which looks especially beautiful on camera.
This includes influencer Amarachehade, who took to TikTok (@amarachehade) to share her experience with the experiment. “I love this!” she captioned a video of her pouring a jar of gold glitter into her Pantene bottle and shaking it.
She then applied this to the roots of her hair and rubbed it together for the famous shimmering effect. The video has since garnered her a staggering 459,000 likes and thousands of comments, with many users wanting to know more about the process.
One person wrote, “I wonder why my scalp doesn't itch and how long it takes for it to itch,'' while another added, “Isn't it damaging to the scalp??'' and “But why?”
Amid all this, Dr. Hamdan Abdullah Hamed, a UAE-based dermatologist and co-founder of Power Your Curls, says glitter hair hacks may be appealing, but are sadly worth avoiding. he claimed. He told the Mirror: 'Glitter looks great, but if you leave it in your hair it can be detrimental to your hair health.
“If left in your hair, glitter, which is made of plastic, will melt, making your hair smell like plastic and make your hair dry. Using hot styling tools can make your hair dry and brittle. , and may weaken over time. ”
According to Dr. Hamed, many of the glitters used in craft sets are actually made from toxic plastics. This can clog hair follicles, cause scalp irritation and dandruff, as well as limit healthy hair growth.
“This is also why you should avoid plastic ingredients and artificial ingredients such as parabens in hair care products,” he added. “These are toxic and can cause health problems. Plastics are also commonly used in hairspray, and inhaling the particles can cause cardiovascular problems and lung disease.”
If you're sad about this, don't worry. There are many other ways to add shine to your hair, such as hair gloss and color sprays, but these are generally safer to buy over the counter. Dr. Hamed advises that you can also use glitter clips or headbands to completely eliminate the possibility of damage.
She added: “You shouldn't put glitter in your cosmetics. It may be fun to look at, but it's a non-biodegradable material that can't be recycled. It's bad for you and the environment.”
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