Don’t be afraid to ask the hair stylist about the safety of the hair color he or she uses. After all, it’s your health we’re talking about.
Douching
Sure, we all want to feel “fresh.” But douching is not the way to achieve this goal. That’s because douching is actually hazardous to vaginal health.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, douching changes the natural acidity and necessary balance of vaginal flora in a healthy vagina.
This happens when douching throws off the body’s balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria. The vagina's acidic environment is what protects it from infection and irritation, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Douching can encourage the growth of “bad” bacteria, which just may cause a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. If a vaginal infection is present, douching can push bacteria into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. This can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.
So call it quits with the douching. While you may feel fresher in the moment, it could lead to serious health consequences in the future.
Hairspray Without Ventilation
Hairspray is an indispensable tool for many women. However, it also comes with a serious risk -- hairspray poisoning.
Medline Plus says inhaling or spraying hairspray into the throat or eyes can result in hairspray poisoning.