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Fake tans, make up, creams, hair dye???!!!!

tarauiadhmailltarauiadhmaill member
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I'm getting such a mixture of answers from people, I used to have blonde hair but dyed it brown before I was pregnant, I went to have my colour touched up as the bloned was coming through and found out I was pregnant shortly after, now I am 12 weeks, I have stayed away from fake tans-and I'm irish so I need some colour on my skin and I also want to get blonde high lights again as I HATE the brown hair, what is the story with doing these things??? Does anyone know a fake tan brand that is safe to use, and considering high lights don't actually touch the root is it safe to have them done????? and what else ie Make up creams etc should I not use!!!!
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Re: Fake tans, make up, creams, hair dye???!!!!

  • christen115christen115

    I know you can spray tan, some tanning salons offers that service. I'm actually going next week because I have an even to attend.

    as far as dying your hair, I do it and I've done it with my 1st child.

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  • CurlyQ80CurlyQ80
    I definitely don't have all the answers, you should check with your doctor.  But, I can tell you that while I was pregnant with DS I had my hair highlighted the whole time.  You just need to make sure you are in a well ventilated place.
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  • KhloesMomKhloesMom member

    I second POF, Google is your friend. So is the nurse at your OB's office.

    But to directly answer your questions, from my experience:

    Full head dye: Not OK

    Highlights: OK

    Fake tanner: OK 

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  • GenRN45GenRN45

    i prefer not to expose myself to chemicals... but that's just me.

    other than that, link.

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  • Temp984666312503071Temp984666312503071 member

    Not sure about the fake tan.

    My doctors have always said hair color is fine.  I choose to wait until the second trimester for peace of mind.

    I use the same makeup while pregnant that I do when I'm not pregnant.

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  • LiLnikkiMeLiLnikkiMe member

    do your research, and talk to your OB/MW about it!

    avoid sunless tanners that contain the active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone (DHA). there's not enough research on it but if it can be absorbed into the skin completely and it enters the bloodstream, it will be passed to the fetus. and if that could happen, it could be dangerous to a fetus in the 1st tri.

    my OB rather me stay away from it all together.

     

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  • grr_aarghgrr_aargh member
    Not in my comfort zone, but mousy brown hair and pale skin are in my comfort zone so . . . you know. . . it just depends. 
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  • catngar77catngar77 member
    It depends on what your comfortable with.  My doctor is VERY easy going. All the above was fine with her.  She even said, "if you want sushi then eat some sushi".  You are going to get an array of answers.
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  • tarauiadhmailltarauiadhmaill member
    WOW I really did get an array of answers including some from people who clearly are being affected by those pregnancy hormones!!! My doc basically seemed to think if I haven't been affected by products before ie come out in a rash or feel sick by the smell that there shouldn't be any problem, once I stay away from lotions and potions that contain extra Vit E. Thanks to those with good honest advice!!
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