A new study by a London surgeon has found women who regularly dye their hair could have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

According to Professor Kefah Mokbel there is a 14 per cent rise in rates of breast cancer among women who colour their hair.

The breast cancer surgeon, who works at the Princess Grace Hospital in Marylebone, central London says, women should colour their hair not more than five times year.

 

Professor Mokbel added that people should aim to use products with as many natural ingredients as possible – such as henna, beetroot or rose hip. What I find concerning is the fact that the industry recommends women should dye their hair every four to six weeks”.

Meanwhile, a separate research in Finland has also come up with similar conclusion.

Sanna Heikkinen, of the Finnish Cancer Registry, said women who use hair dye were more  likely to get breast cancer.

But she added: “We did observe a statistical association between hair dye use and risk of breast cancer in our study.

“However, it is not possible to confirm a true causal connection. It might be, for example, that women who use hair dyes also use other cosmetics more than women who reported never using hair dyes.”

Haircare professionals at the Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association said hair dyes were covered by robust safety requirements.