Rubint Réka Criticized Over Hair Color Change  Is Hair Dye Forbidden During Chemotherapy?

Fitness trainer Rubint Réka recently appeared with a brand-new look, sparking a major debate on social media over her new blonde hairstyle.

In a post that has since reportedly been deleted or restricted, a woman criticized both the cancer stricken fitness coach and celebrity hairstylist Tamás Zsidró, who fulfilled Réka’s wish by dyeing her newly growing hair blonde. Instead of the reddish brown shade people were used to, Réka’s short new “baby hairs” are now blonde.

According to the woman, both of them made a serious mistake.

Before disappearing, the post spread rapidly online, with many claiming that Réka had acted irresponsibly by dyeing her hair while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The woman also contacted Zsidró directly, warning him that hair coloring during and after chemotherapy is strictly forbidden. Based on screenshots shared online, the hairstylist replied that he is not a medical professional and simply fulfilled the request of an adult client.

As often happens online, many commenters suddenly turned into self-proclaimed oncology experts, criticizing both Réka and Zsidró for what they considered irresponsible behavior. While many fans praised Réka’s bold and stylish new look, others accused her of setting a bad example for cancer patients.

The author of the original post argued that under certain medical conditions such cosmetic procedures should not be allowed and questioned the message it sends to other cancer patients. She wrote:

“What kind of message does this send to cancer patients? That you, the sick people, are nobody. I can openly ignore medical rules because my name allows me to do so. This is an insult to all other cancer patients.”

In reality, questions regarding hair dye and cosmetic treatments during cancer therapy depend entirely on an individual’s medical condition and their doctor’s recommendations. Only a treating physician can responsibly advise a patient in such situations.

General medical recommendations usually suggest avoiding hair dye during treatment and immediately afterward. If patients do decide to color their hair later, they are advised to first consult their doctor and use gentle, non irritating products.

So far, neither Rubint Réka nor Tamás Zsidró has publicly responded to the controversy.