Hair colour

[Dreams1982]

Ladies can you colour your hair whilst injecting? I'm on day 4 today but wasn't sure if I could x

[Daisy14]

I have erred on the side of caution and not done mine at any point in the cycle. I've had people tell me it's nonsense, but I'd rather be careful.

I have however found a rather good product called 'root blur' though which is like a make up that you brush on. Kind of hair concealer and it washes out. its done a good job!

Sod's law isn't it, I've never needed a hair colour pick me up more! X

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The nurse On here Diane recommended some safe to use ones in Holland and Barrett I saw it on someone else's post X

[Dreams1982]

Thank you both

I didn't think I could and I should of done it before I started my injections really.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Dreams1982]

Hi Dreams1982.I recently had a word with my own hairdresser, and she reckons that most of the professional hair colours could be harmful if left on for a while. However, she said that if you were just having something like highlights done using foil, then the roots tend not to absorb much if any of the colour, and the rest of the hair is dead anyway!!

Unfortunately, people like “The Body Shop” have stopped producing their henna products because the new EU regulations stated that they had to test the dye on animals before continuing to sell it. Obviously for them that was a complete “no no”. However, “Holland & Barrett” do carry a range of safe hair colourants to use during pregnancy. They are a nationwide outfit, so I am sure you would be able to visit one fairly locally. I also spoke with the “Cosmetic and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and they assure me that hair colourants are one of the most studied consumer products on the market, and are safe for all women, pregnant or not. But if you are still concerned, why don’t you buy a chemical free semi-permanent dye such as “Clairol Nice’n’Easy”, which lasts from 6 to 8 washes. It might only tone down your roots rather than cover it completely, but better than nothing. Diane

[Dreams1982]

It was just to go over my highlights with a semi perm that I was thinking about but I'm OK with leaving it for now xx thank you for you reply though it's really useful to know xx

[emzlou25]

Hi hun i did my hair 2 days befor my embryo transfer and still got my BFP but wont be colouring it again now for a long time lol xx