Question re: Hair Color

roselln2

I need to get my hair cut and colored, and I understand that highlights are fine but permanent hair color is a no-no. Is that correct?

LTF525

That's my understanding although my stylist said its all a urban myth. Eitehrway, I just skipped it all just in case.

svp1537

I am so excited you are over here Woo hoo!

Highlighting is ok, but I have read that it is better to wait until your 2nd trimester bc your hormone levels are changing so drastically right now that it can affect the way your hair absorbs the color and it may not take evenly. That was in the little email tips I receive every week.

mrslovebug

Girl, my hair looks terrible right now.  I have avoided color/highlights all together because my RE said no when I asked if it was safe. 

ams8099

My OB says it's fine, just make sure the area is well ventilated. 

ginger67

I'm a colorist and I always tell clients to ask their dr. Some will say fine, some will say not for 3 months, some will say it's safe but you may get queasy from the fumes. There are some Demi low ammonia products available and Loreal just came out with a non ammonia permanent color. Also, the lighter the base color the less PPD, which is what you really want to avoid.

altee9

I got highlights at the end of my first trimester and have also had them done since. My OB said it's completely fine, but I would check to see what yours says first.

Dragonfly1226

My doctor said you could do either. 

EMTTessie

I've been coloring my hair since the beginning...trust me it would not be pretty right now if I hadn't. lol Like others said, make sure the place is well ventilated and understand that your pg hormones can affect how your color takes. I also try to make sure that I wash my hair as soon as i can, usually the next morning, to get the extra color off my scalp.

ALY1981

roselin so glad to see you over here!!!!!!!!