Dyeing hair while pregnant?

Lunatinuviel · May 2014

Does any of you have been dyeing their hair while pregnant? I know it's silly but in the beginning I dint want to but now it's getting in my nerves, what do you think ?

kshare18 · May 2014

I got mine highlighted twice. OB said it was fine and the stylist didn't seem to care either. She did tell me that I couldn't do a keratin treatment though.

sarahg8r · May 2014

I've colored my hair two or three times already.

haliebabyx3 · May 2014

I got all my color covered up recently. I went from blonde to brown with scattered blonde.

If you're worried about it talk to your OB about it and then your stylist.

Rannndi · May 2014

I was just told that they say to be hesitant during the first trimester because the dye can react differently during pregnancy because of all the craziness going on in our bodies. I was told that it wasn't harmful to the baby.

Jennicillin · May 2014

kshare18 said:

I got mine highlighted twice. OB said it was fine and the stylist didn't seem to care either. She did tell me that I couldn't do a keratin treatment though.

Really? I use a shampoo that has keratin in it.... now I'm curious if there's an issue there. Probably not, it's different from a treatment.

My understanding is you just have to be selective with the KIND of dye you use. Go to a professional to get it done right with the safe kind and it should be ok

shutaff · May 2014

I asked my OB and she said it was fine. I got mine dyed and highlighted a couple weeks ago.

Nuclearcupcake · May 2014

Just make sure your not huffing/eating the dye. Do it in a well ventilated area. I've had my hair dyed all 3 if my pregnancies and I've never encountered a dr that said not to.

kshare18 · May 2014

@jennicillin, I use the Organix keritin shampoo and haven't even thought of that...yikes lol. I just know that the chemical that they put straight on your hair can be super harmful to the baby in the 1st trimester. My OB never said anything about it, it was just my stylist that was adamant about me not getting one (I didn't even ask for one).

Jennicillin · May 2014

@kshare18 the Organix is what I use too! I'm sure it's fine, it's different having something be "infused" into a shampoo than directly applying the chemical

kshare18 · May 2014

^ I agree

MAtoMEbride · May 2014

My OBGYN told me I could get my hair colored while pregnant (and I hadn't even asked about it). I'm such a worry-wart that I can't bring myself to do it.

Jenrileysmom · May 2014

I have done mine several times and it needs it again.

BlytheMac · May 2014

Having mine highlighted this afternoon! Yippee!

rockyrollgirl · May 2014

I plan on getting highlights eventually.

FrodaBaggins · May 2014

I got highlights during second trimester!

Lunatinuviel · May 2014

Well the thing is that I usually do it myself so maybe I will do it with a free ammonia and on a sunny day so I can open the windows it's still
Raining on the NW

camichalski · May 2014

I think I would cry if I saw my real hair color! If that is the only thing that can stay normal then I will dye it until the end!

abnelsen22 · May 2014

My OB said she's consulted with all the high risk OBs she knows, and not one of them advises against dyeing. So, I think it's safe

whineandcheeze · May 2014

This post reminds me to make an appointment to get my summer highlights.

No- I am not concerned about dying my hair.

jlynn62511 · May 2014

I got highlights a couple weeks ago. I just avoided during 1st tri. I asked my stylist who is a good friend and she said it was safe.

poofwok · May 2014

I coloured my hair a few times so far. I plan re-integrating my blonde streaks back soon. It's not like it used to be. Products are safe now.

LilSip0611 · May 2014

Jennicillin said:

kshare18 said:

I got mine highlighted twice. OB said it was fine and the stylist didn't seem to care either. She did tell me that I couldn't do a keratin treatment though.

Really? I use a shampoo that has keratin in it.... now I'm curious if there's an issue there. Probably not, it's different from a treatment.

My understanding is you just have to be selective with the KIND of dye you use. Go to a professional to get it done right with the safe kind and it should be ok

My shampoo has keratin in it as well and it's fine to use per my OB and stylist. I think the issue is with the actual initial keratin treatment and not the shampoo for maintenance. I don't remember the exact reason why but I think it has something to do with the chemicals in the initial application. My hair is definitely healthier without it but OMG is it a frizzy mess if I don't straighten it!

Laur110 · May 2014

I have colored mine twice and plan to again. Both OB and stylist were fine with it. Makes me feel good!

BrittRMere · May 2014

I've colored mine two or three times. I just make sure to step out for some fresh air every few minutes.

caballablanca · May 2014

Dyeing is fine, perms and such aren't I believe. And I think that's cause the fumes are hardcore. I'm debating doing a Brazilian blowout once baby comes. I'm tired of straightening my hair all the time to get the wavy out.

Lunatinuviel · May 2014

I think maybe I need to pampered myself and go to the salon... I will tell my DH that its only appropriate since all of you have done it!

lestex · May 2014

I asked my OB and she said the chemicals used in hair color nowadays are safe. She didn't specify whether it was salon color or home kits. I got lowlights at my salon in the 2nd trimester. Baby doesn't have any extra fingers or toes.

ungraceful13 · May 2014

I haven't but both my OB and my stylist said it would be fine had I wanted to.

JadaBlue · May 2014

I was convinced by "Expecting Better" (great book-analyzes studies of pregnancy concerns) that dying my hair as usual would be fine. In an abundance of caution I waited until second tri.