2006-11-13 03:59:39 · 13 answers · asked by mandyleigh 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
It is extremely difficult to be sure whether anything is totally safe during pregnancy. No one wants to conduct an experiment about a potential toxin on a pregnant woman, so many times we have to rely on animal studies or incomplete information.
That said, coloring your hair is probably safe. If coloring at home, I would place myself in a well-ventilated room and use gloves. Even safer options would be to avoid hair dyeing in the first trimester or to highlight instead of full color.
I would be more cautious about acrylic nails, considering they would need to be redone more often, and the fumes in nail salons are often pungent. I would take advantage of the stronger nails you have while pregnant and forgo the acrylic nails, or wear a mask at the salon.
2006-11-13 04:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Farnsworth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time you shouldn't dye your while pregnant is the first trimester. Even that is debatable. Coloring your hair won't harm your baby a all. I've dyed my hair at 5 mos and 9 mons, so trust me. You should do what you want to feel good about you, you are getting ready to be a mommy! Good Luck and Congrats!!
2006-11-13 04:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mama of Cuties 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Being around chemicals would potentially harm the baby. You're almost done, why take the chance now? Some hair stylists insist that the chemicals will not absorb thru your skin, but its more the Inhaling of the products while you're in the salon that causes a problem.
2006-11-13 04:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by alwayslarat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had a baby... I died my hair while I was preganant. Try not to breath into much of the chemical also... it's better not to dye ur roots while ur pregnant. Because it's ur scalp that soaks up the chemical not your hair. Your hair is dead
2006-11-13 04:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by Morbid Fairy Dust 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try a vegetable based Hair dye the main ingredients are usually oat, soy, corn and wheat extracts.
Check the link below for more information.
http://www.hair-i.org/vegetable-based-hair-dye.html
2006-11-13 04:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by cyber9goth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't - the scalp absorbs very much and is loaded with blood vessels. Why take a chance -just be safer and wait on that. It's generally accepted that highlighting is safe. Good luck with the little one!
2006-11-13 04:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not dye or perm your hair. Wait until the baby is born.
2006-11-13 07:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by Brey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, so if you have long blond hair with dark brown roots wait until after the birth of your child.
2006-11-13 04:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by Mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Thrid Trimester? Nope not a good idea....that chemical would be going rite to the baby...now your First trimester would have been okay....Congrats!
2006-11-13 04:04:51 · answer #9 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the studies, it is Okay. Just try not inhale the products and cover your nose.
2006-11-13 04:02:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋