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Your thoughts on ammonia-free hair dye...

Gigi2195Gigi2195 member
in May 2011 Moms

Ok, so I looked at a picture of myself from a baby shower this weekend and my hair looks horrible.  I haven't dyed it in months because I didn't want to hurt the baby in any way by breathing in any fumes or anything but now I have serious roots growing in.  I found a dye that is ammonia-free & I'm wondering what you guys think and if you've discussed this with your doctors.  I've read all about hair dying and there is conflicting information online and can't call my doc because he is away from the office this week.

What are your thoughts?.....  

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Re: Your thoughts on ammonia-free hair dye...

  • Mrs.PurdueMrs.Purdue
    my doc says to go ahead and dye my hair however i want, just make sure it's well-ventilated.  i go to my salon, where my hair dresser is pregnant with her third, so i figure if she's there all day, everyday, i'll be fine for an hour.  it's a big(ish) place - not a tiny little closet with no fan. 
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  • pumpkinhead06pumpkinhead06 member

    I get my hair dyed every 4-5 faithfully.  I did the same thing with my son, and all was fine.  Just make sure the place is well ventilated.  you'll be fine.  

    I do have my colorist use semi-permanent coloring.

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  • alyson686alyson686 member
    It shouldn't be a problem at all.  I've been coloring my hair throughout my pregnancy, and haven't had any issues.  My doctor said that they've changed the formulas so much in the past several years, and it's no longer anything to worry about.
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  • Megan.10.06Megan.10.06
    The biggest worry was formaldehyde, which is no longer used in hair color.  It's the same reason some old-timers will tell you not to paint your nails!   As long as you are in a well-ventilated area, you can color away :)
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  • Gigi2195Gigi2195 member
    Thanks ladies!!!! I appreciate it!! Hair will be ONE color tomorrow!  Smile
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  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    I've dyed mine twice with regular permanent dye, and I'll do it again before the baby comes. Surprise

    My doctor said there was no documented risk, but to wait 'til second tri if I wanted to play it safe. So I did, and then it grew out, so I did it again.

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  • jeffraejeffrae member
    I have foiled mine three times so far.  Same last pg too. 
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  • JMU_Bride09JMU_Bride09 member

    I've heard a lot of conflicting stuff about this too.  Online and even from people I know.  My best friend was thinking of going to a cosmotology school but was worried what the fumes would do if she got pregnant.  Another friend of mine just had her baby in January, and she's a hair stylist, and didn't stop working or dying her own hair.  The OB nurse at my hospital told me back in October to wait until after the first trimester and use an ammonia-free dye, but when I asked my doctor at my first appointment, he said to wait until after our baby was born.  I've just gone with what the doctor said.  Better safe than sorry I figure. 

    I have read that getting highlights is better than a full-dye job because none of the chemicals come in contact with your skin, so maybe that's something you could look into?

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