Hair Dye and Cancer: Myth or Danger?

[snopes]

While research shows that cancer happens seemingly at will, it has long been suggested that using hair dye will increase your risk factor for certain types of bladder and breast cancer.

http://www.carefair.com/Hair-and-Nai...ncer_1976.html

I've heard of this... is this the reason why pregnant women can't dye their hair either (so I've heard)?

[Lainie]

Originally Posted by Milkshake

I've heard of this... is this the reason why pregnant women can't dye their hair either (so I've heard)?

I believe the concern about pregnant women using hair dye is that the chemicals may enter the bloodstream and thus affect the fetus. Cancer is more of a long-term concern.