Is it ok to do this while pregnant?

Question

Is it ok to for me to continue coloring my hair every 2 months while im pregnant, im about 8 weeks..???

Answer 1

If you're like many women, bleaching, dying, or highlighting your hair may be a regular part of your beauty regime. And if you're like most pregnant women, you probably have some hesitation or even a fear about continuing to color your hair while baby is in tow. Although research into the effects of hair coloring on baby's health are still somewhat limited,many experts now contend the dyes are most likely safe and that women needn't be afraid to color their world during pregnancy.

That said, don't be surprised if your doctor still suggests you approach hair coloring with caution. Because the dye is absorbed through the scalp and into the body (it can be identified in urine) some medical experts are hesitant to give carte blanche to hair coloring during all three trimesters. Often, many physicians advise holding off coloring hair with permanent dyes during the first trimester when your baby is undergoing important neurological developments. Coloring can then be resumed in the second or third trimester.

Answer 2

I've never been pregnant, but I've always heard any chemical fumes/smells are bad for the baby, and can even cause problems. =(
Pregnant mom's shouldn't be around wet paint, chemicals, radiation, and stuff like that, so, I'd take a break from the hair coloring for a few months...Sorry!
-D Sophist

Answer 3

After the research I have done, I found that it is okay for you to colour your hair in pregnancy, but wait until the first trimester has passed.
There is little reason to believe that the chemicals will be absorbed into your skin, and you have to remember to dye it in a well ventilated area. Your heightened sense of smell may make you feel really ill when you smell that stinky stuff.

Another warning I read about is that your hormones may make your hair less receptive to the colour, so if you find that it doesn't take as well, that is why.

Answer 4

I would be careful cause fumes and dyes not only get into your lungs but absorb into the skin as well especially if using permanant color. If you intend to use color try to use natural herbal or non amonia formulas to be on the safe side. Good luck to you & your baby

Answer 5

i think you should wait until your in the safe zone which is after 24wks and after that you should consult your doctor or better yet try an organic hair dye it contains a minimum amount of chemicals and its more natural and does the same job but less risky go to wildoats market if you hav in your area or try a health food store...

Answer 6

It's not good to dye your hair that much even if you weren't pregnant but i wouldn't since you are cause the chemicals

Answer 7

well everything you read advises you not to not only do you inhale the chemicals which the baby will intake too but the chemicals are able to seep into your skin as well and can be transfored to ur unborn child, but if anything try asking your doctor to know for sure, you can never be to cautious.

Answer 8

I have seen a lot of girls who do, just be sure to get it done in a very well vetilated room, and that the color doesn't tuch your scalp, that way it doesn't get in your bloodstream and go to the baby.

Answer 9

You are not supposed to color your hair, especially in your first trimester. I think that you can do highlights only because they do not touch your scalp and absorb. Definately do not color your hair so early on...do it in your third trimester if you REALLY need to!

Answer 10

Yes