Hair Dye

I have dyed my hair twice since becoming pregnant and have no problems,also dyed my hair with permanent dyes throughout both my other pregnancies and no probs there either.If in doubt ask your doctor or midwife though.

I asked my midwife if i could dye my hair and she told me definately not and if I really must, to put highlights so that the dye doesnt sit on the scalp, but every midwife has there own beliefs and opinions if you know what I mean. Ive heard of other people dying their hair while pregnant and bubs has been fine.

 

I think they have done tests and shown that they chemicals were found in the persons system after having their hair dyed, only trace amounts. By that logic you could I assume get highlights, as the dye doesn't actually sit on your head

I am sure that the book "what to expect when you are expecting" has a page on this, and from memory I am also sure that it said that as there are only trace amounts that get through it is safe to dye your hair...it is at bookstores so next time you wonder past go in and find the book and have a look, ofcourse I may be worng but a am pretty sure that's what it said....?

I waited until I was 15 weeks before I dyed my hair. I felt more comfortable waiting until after the first trimester was over.

Its a personal decision really.
I wont be colouring my hair this tiem round only becuase my skin seems to be allergic to jsut about any chemical it comes into contact.
They say pregnancy can cause reactions to certain things, so you could end up with a chemical reaction to the colour.
But from my experience I have never been told it was bad to colour your hair when pregnant otherwise we wouldve been told while training to be a hairdresser not to colour pregnant womens hair.
But sticking to foils/ cap is the best way to avoid a chemical reaction, and there are lighteners and colours that have no amonia in them so the smell wont be a problem.

It seems there are mixed ideas, I have been told by some hairdressers it is fine and others that you should def not do it.

Coming from a science background I try to put the least amount of chemicals near my body, not only that they can get into your system but the strong smell.

Right now I have lovely regrowth but it is probably a good break for my hair