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Hair Color?

tarheelpixietarheelpixie member
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What's the current opinion on getting hair colored while pregnant?  Is it still a big no-no, or are there safer options now?  I get mine done about every 6 weeks and can't imagine having to wait until January to cover the grey.
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  • tfkre8ivetfkre8ive member
    My doc said its fine for me but warned me that hormones can make the color a bit off from what I'm used to. I haven't colored yet and am super grey, but DH's class reunion is when I'm 10.5 weeks and I'm debating having it colored just before. I don't like the grey but I can live with it.
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  • icogburnicogburn member
    I have had my hair colored. Had to hide the grays.  The color came out fine.  It is fine per my hairdresser, but obviously do what you feel comfortable with. 
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  • sleepymonkeysleepymonkey member
    I get mine done every 4 weeks.  Ob said it is fine.  I'm really gray for 36 and I am already feeling like an old ftm so I don't want to look old as well.  
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  • BootsOrHeartsBootsOrHearts member
    I just had mine done yesterday, but as others said, ask them to monitor the color closely as hormones can change how your hair reacts. Also ask for a fan if the fumes are bothering you and don't sit under the heated dryer if you think you might get light-headed. 
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  • babystolibabystoli member
    I waited til 2nd tri, but my doctor said I could at my first appointment. However, my scalp is really dry and sensitive which is why I decided to wait.

    I've been getting it done at a salon rather than doing it myself. I have had lots of gray for over half my life starting at 15!! I started dying it regularly at 23 and am now 39 My color has been great for the most part. Redken works better than aveda for me right now.
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  • 10-4LilBuddy10-4LilBuddy member
    I have been dying my hair since I was 16. I have black hair and lots of gray. My OB said it was fine after the first trimester. My hairdresser brushes it on and tries not to touch my scalp.
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  • ButtonsEberlinButtonsEberlin

    Run it by your physician...I'm sure you will get approval to color your hair. Just be sure to color in a well-ventilated area. I've not experienced any complications in pregnancy from hair-coloring, and my children are healthy.

     

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  • supersarah77supersarah77 member
    I've continued with highlights while preggo. OB said it's perfectly safe so long as you don't drink it.
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  • Sea ConquestSea Conquest member
    I get mine done every 4 weeks and just use ammonia free color. Most salons have it.
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  • SusanTeachSusanTeach member
    I asked my stylist to order organic, botanical-based color, which she did. I go every 5 weeks for highlight and color touch-ups, as a double-processed blond. No bad effects that I know of so far--due any day now and all results have been normal throughout the pregnancy. I did stop the spray tanning at 9 weeks, though.
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  • beccabootifulbeccabootiful member
    "I've continued with highlights while preggo. OB said it's perfectly safe so long as you don't drink it."

    Your OB is a genius! This made me laugh so hard.
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