Dying hair during pregnancy

Peedy · December 2016

hi ladies.. do you plan on dying your hair during pregnancy?

i have a friend that was going to give me unicorn hair in January.. after researching, and because I'm only dying my hair once, I was thinking of still doing it.

any STMs dye their hair all throughout their last pregnancy?

SouthernMama15 · December 2016

I dyed mine 2x during my last pregnancy. The doctor said it's not good to bleach or go super dark. That said, my sister is on her 2nd pregnancy as well and though both has hilighted her blonde hair every 6 weeks through both. There are lots of natural colors out there like Aveda and Provena (spelling?) so it may be safe.

tripledaggerWed95976 · December 2016

My last pregnancy I kept doing my highlights every 6 weeks and will do the same with this pregnancy.
Thats awesome that ur thinking of doing unicorn hair!

Peedy · December 2016

@tripledaggerWed95976 I'm torn, because I was really excited about it, was getting it at cost because she wanted a photo of the hair for her portfolio, but it would require my whole head to be lifted.. so that's a lot of chemicals.. I think I'd feel safer just doing highlights or a glaze or something... but haven't fully vetted out my comfort level.

tripledaggerWed95976 · December 2016

@peedy I definitely hear what ur saying. I am pretty cautious with most things during pregnancy so I would be really torn about it too! Maybe ask ur doctor? During my last pregnancy I started just asking my doctor if I was nervous about something. It always put my mind at ease

Kathryn0903 · December 2016

My doctor told me it's safe to dye my hair during pregnancy.

Peedy · December 2016

@Knottie1430947838 good to know! Even bleaching the whole head?

Kathryn0903 · December 2016

They didn't go into specifics really but told me it's safe to dye hair and to get manicures. Since I get both, I'm very glad.

Debra4869 · December 2016

I dyed my hair through my first two pregnancies and just dyed it the other day too. All good

mamaof2hopefully · December 2016

I used bleach on my hair with my first pregnancy, just ask they don't let it touch your scalp. Just make sure the salon is well ventilated

glitterfish-2 · December 2016

I'm a FTM, but I have galaxy hair and no intention of letting it go throughout my pregnancy. I had my hair re-bleached at 5w using foils, and I redo the color every 8 weeks normally.
I'm not sure exactly what unicorn is, but definitely be prepared for a lot of maintenance!

and_peggy · December 2016

I've heard it's most harmful during the first trimester. Maybe you could wait another month or so?

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f · December 2016

@Peedy What's unicorn hair?? It sounds pretty

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Peedy · December 2016

@secicc12 these are examples of unicorn hair... even though dying is safe.. I think I'm going to cancel my appt... I have anxiety (that I'm currently not taking meds for while pregnant), and I'll just be a worry wart.

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f · December 2016

@Peedy SO pretty! Thanks for explaining.. something to look forward to after LO arrives

glitterfish-2 · December 2016

@Peedy Those are basically my hair colors once I'm ready for a touch up!
(Excuse the wet messy hair)

oriole2017 · December 2016

This is an old study ~2008. But anything published from NCBI is reputable. Check out page 7. It's typically pretty safe anymore particularly if you use a semi permanent but your stylist should know what chemicals will be used and you can further research. I am going to ask my stylist since she went through the same dilemma herself not too long ago and does funky colors. I've had a lot of fun Joico colors in my hair at various times of my life so I am also going to have to make that same decision.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2567273/

https://www.pnmag.com/baby-buzz/pregnancy-hair-care-qa-2/

dmbfan46835 · December 2016

My stylist uses mostly aveda and pureology products and says they are perfectly fine for use during pregnancy. She has been pregnant twice since I have been going to her and had no issues applying them on a daily basis and I have my hair highlighted at minimum every 10 weeks and had no issues with my last pregnancy. I have an appt this next week and cannot wait! So I personally don't think it's a big deal like the above post says. Plus that unicorn hair is SO cute!!!

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