Hair Dye and MRI: Facts You Need to Know

What is Hair Dye?

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What is an MRI? MRI is a big machine that doctors use to look inside your body without surgery.

Why Talk About Both?

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What's in Hair Dye?

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MRI and Metals

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Is It Safe?

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Before Your MRI

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Always Safe?

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Knowing helps you stay safe during an MRI. Swipe Up