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Beachy 
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 11:57am |
Ok, I know there are many topics and thoughts on dying hair whilst pregnant.... but I am interested in hearing what others have done/experiences if dying their hair.
And if they haven't dyed their hair... why not?
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Shezamumof3
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 12:13pm |
Yeap your totally fine to dye your hair 
My mum is a hairdresser 
Ive coloured my hair a million times this pregnancy lol, Ive even gone from dark brown to blonde, now Im back to bright red!! My baby is all fine and dandy!
There is no proof at all that says colouring your hair can effect a baby.
I dont see how something that goes onto your head can cause harm to a growing fetus.
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The only thing most hairdressers will suggest is, waiting un til the second trimester when the baby is fully developed to perm or chemically straighten hair, as the product is MUCH more potent. Colouring is totally fine though from any stage of pregnacy.
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 12:27pm |
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I waited until the second trimester just for peace of mind and then did it. I did the same thing last time too and all was fine.
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 5:07pm |
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yeah even after 12 weeks it can do that, mine hasnt taken as well as it normally would and mum said its cos Im pregnant.
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 5:44pm |
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FYI - When you dye your hair, chemicals from the dye are absorbed through your scalp into your blood stream (remember your skin is the bodies largest organ). What enters your blood stream, enters the babies blood stream. There may not be noticeable effects but if the hair dye used has heavy metals in it, which LEAD is a very common ingredient or was in hair dyes, then you are exposing yourself and your baby to lead poisoning. I say this because I had heavy metal poisoning (lead, aluminum and mercury) and I've been a very unwell chickie for many years. Your child may be fine, the use of many heavy metals, such as lead, is being used less and less (unleaded petrol etc), but if you want to give your baby the best start, I'd have to say that you should check that the chemicals used do not contain heavy metals first. Henna is 100% fine. Heavy metal poisoning is caused by a build up of the toxin in your system, some people will never be exposed to enough for it to make a difference, and others end up like me. My hairdresser will not use permanent dyes if you are pregnant.
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 5:59pm |
Thanks for all the advice and information. I actually DID dye my hair (and I am only 5.5 weeks pregnant, so I am really hoping I haven't done the wrong thing).
I dyed it in a well ventilated area, so didn't breathe in any fumes, etc.
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Shezamumof3
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Posted: 01 June 2008 at 6:31pm |
Dont worry, you havent done anything wrong.
Thats good you did it in a well ventilated area, that was the only thing I worried about while colouring my hair, the fumes etc.
Heck i bleached my hair a few months ago! Me and bubs are fine
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Posted: 02 June 2008 at 8:56am |
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I waited until after the first trimester, then used a semi-permanent to darken my hair (as I was in the process of lightening it for summer before I got pregnant, but didn't want to have to deal with re-growth and bleach after I found out) and will probably do the same this trimester. I read in some baby mag that if you're worried about it just do it once/trimester.
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Posted: 02 June 2008 at 9:09am |
ive had my hair dyed twice during this pregnancy and will get it done again just before burs arrives, I didnt get it done in the first trimester just for my own piece of mind really
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Posted: 02 June 2008 at 9:23am |
I didn't dye mine until I ws 37 weeks and then used an organic dye which I think was probably henna!
Each to their own I guess 
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Posted: 02 June 2008 at 9:37am |
Also, if your worried about colouring your hair at home buy the ones that say they are "Amonia" free
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Posted: 03 June 2008 at 1:17pm |
I haven't dyed my hair at all, mainly because of the chemicals being absorbed through the skin. I look really old but I don't care coz I also look really fat
My hairdresser suggested just having foils as the product doesn't touch your skin but to be honest I've far more important things to spend $80 on. $80, thats four MCN's, its half a cot mattress, half a baby monitor etc etc.
I also don't eat anything I can't pronounce 
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Posted: 08 June 2008 at 10:37pm |
 SarahP08 wrote:
My hairdresser suggested just having foils as the product doesn't touch your skin but to be honest I've far more important things to spend $80 on. $80, thats four MCN's, its half a cot mattress, half a baby monitor etc etc.
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That is such a good point! I was going to go to the hairdresser and get foils (mainly to hide my regrowth!) But have been putting it off due to cost. What you said is very valid why should I waste my money on that yes I have regrowth but so I am fat as well haha 
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Posted: 09 June 2008 at 1:09pm |
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I haven't had it done so far in this pregnancy, but I will be soon enough. I wanted to hold off a bit, and keep the visits to the hairdresser (for a dye, anyway) as few and far between as I could, so I'm stretching it out more than I usually would.
I'll probably only get it done twice, maybe three times...the last time being a week or two before I'm due, since I'm sure I won't get much chance for a while after the birth, lol.
As for cost, it's a valid point. For me, though, there were plenty of times in pregnancy (with my first) and after giving birth that I felt gross, uncomfortable and just not 'normal'. Something like having my hair done, getting a facial or whatever made me feel a heap better and could give me a bit of a 'lift', especially in those last few weeks. So for me, it was worth the cost.
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