nails and hair?

Question

what do you all think about uesing nail polish remover while pregnant and getting your hair dye?

Answer 1

I use nail polish remover once a week. My doctor said that it was fine, as it never enters the body.

I would never have the nerve to use hair dye, though. I'm scared my hair will fall out. lol

Seriously, though... Depending on the level of hormones, hair dye has been known to do all kinds of stuff to a pregnant woman's hair... You know... Black dye turning your hair blue, hair falling out, etc.

I would ask you doctor before doing it. It won't hurt the baby, but there's no telling what it will do to your hair.

Answer 2

Any manufacturer that doesn't fully label their product should not be trusted. I do not see a list of ingredients here (but most nail polishes don't bother to do this anyway). The problem I see is this...this nail polish totes that it's safe to use during pregnancy due to the fact that it doesn't contain the above ingredients, but what DOES it contain instead? If it wears well, doesn't peel, give good color coverage, it's got to contain something in the offending ingredient's place, logically.

Please ask yourself this before you sigh relief and Add to Basket! Phthalates, for example, are a class of industrial plasticizers that were invented in the 1930s. They are often used in nail polish because they make nail polish flexible, and they are used in other products because they help bleed the chemicals of fragrances and help lotion better penetrate the skin. They aren't required to be labeled on the products. Lab animals given dibutyl phthalate had higher numbers of offspring with birth defects, especially of the male reproductive system. A nail polish may not contain phthalates (and brag about it), but may contain a related plasticizer that essentially is just as harmful. Does this contain phthalic anhydride, a toxic chemical hardener? How about FD&C color, such as Yellow 5? It's a petroleum-based color that is also questionable when it comes to safety.

Basically put, no nail polish is safe during pregnancy. On top of that, while your at it you should review every lotion, foundation product, etc that you use if you're concerned about things like this. I think it's great to be careful - more power to you - but be fully informed, not partially. Companies prey on our worst fears, and what is worse than harming our babies? If this product is so great, let's see an ingredients list (and all cosmetics should do the same, while I'm sounding off on the subject!)

Answer 3

You can have your hair dyed but not in the second trimester mainly because you won't get the color you think, and you should be in a well ventilated area so you do not inhale the fumes, nail polish remover is not a good idea if you're breathing it in which is what usually happens, go to a salon and ask them to give you a mask while they do a manicure

Answer 4

There was never any evidence to suggest hair dye is not safe, it was a mere wivestale/rumour. I dyed my hair regularly throughout pregnancy and 9 weeks ago had a VERY healthy baby boy. Everyone you ask will have a different opinion on it. But honestly, is your clothing going to harm your pregnancy? The dye does not enter your body. Even bleach or permanent dye, will not harm your pregnancy. It seeps into your hair as far as the medulla (the centre of 3 layers of hair). It does not in any way seep into you head, otherwise why would we have regrowth so fast? GL with your pregnancy.

Answer 5

my hairdresser of 6 years tells me that there is such a low chemical level getting into your system when your dye your hair that it doesn't matter i dyed my hair numerous times when i was pregnant with BOTH my kids and they are just fine its not smoking weed or doing crack while your pregnant. and the finger nail polish remover...well i have also gone and got my nails done so many times when i was pregnant with BOTH or my kids and again they turned out fine its not like im taking the stuff and swallowing it or anything..just stop being paranoid and make yourself look beautiful honey every pregnant lady deserves a little pampering when your pregnant HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Answer 6

i used nail polish remover during my pregnancy- I think that's ok, just try not to inhale too many fumes.... but hair dye, I did not do. Not too sure how safe hair dye is... I'd advise not doing that.

Answer 7

as far as i know its not safe 2 av ur hair dyed and im not 2 sure about nail polish remover

Answer 8

highlighted hair, or blond with black on the under layers and pin straight. french manicure for nails--classy but noticeably nice! arched eyebrows well tweezed. also eyeliner, lip gloss, good hygiene (lol obviously) and contacts instead of glasses, or switch to plastic rimmed glasses (in style now).

Answer 9

yes u can dye your hair, the only problem is that it might come out a different colour due to the hormones.

Answer 10

If you can, never use all these tools while being pregnant for the sake of the child - negative effects

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