Can frequent hair coloring, straightening increase hair fall?

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 5 September 2025

It Weakens Your Strands

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The Cuticle Gets Damaged

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Scalp & Hair Dry Out

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Breakage Looks Like Hair Loss

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Scalp Gets Irritated

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Regrowth Slows Down

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The Bottom Line

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