As much as its popularity, Bigen hair dye has some side effects. Bigen hair dye has been a hard-hitter within the home hair coloring industry for a number of years and its appeal, for some, still continues despite some side effects. Bigen produces two types of dye: the permanent powder type or the semi-permanent color, meaning you can achieve a plethora of long-lasting or temporary shades.

The big appeal with Bigen has been their easy-to-use powder which is touted to darken hair effectively and easily cover grey. It is also claimed that the color is longer lasting than that of other branded products – their top-up color time is cited at around six weeks. So that’s a big draw for those who lack the time or the funds to keep on top of their locks, right?

The powder mixed at home with water is advertised as effective and safer to use as it does not contain ammonia, metallic ingredients, or hydrogen peroxide within the powder or in any of their products. Those dying their hair will already know that bleaching can often result in some damage and dryness, so the lack of these harmful chemicals is a big appeal for some.

This means that you can lighten dark hair without lifting, which naturally means there is less potential for damage to the hair.

Bigen Hair Dye Side Effects

Following are some side effects of Bigen hair dye that product users can encounter!

Usage of Borates

However, while Bigen advertises its more wholesome approach to hair dye by not including ammonia, metallic products, or hydrogen peroxide, it has come under scrutiny for its use of sodium perborate as the riskiest side effects.

Borates such as sodium perborate and perboric acid are no strangers to the beauty industry. They have historically been used within teeth whitening clinics due to their supreme efficacy at creating that Hollywood smile.