Colouring hair during IVF process

[stargaze89]

Hi Ladies,

This may be a silly question but is it ok to bleach/ colour your hair whilst on ivf treatment?

Has anyone been advised not to and if so at what stage of your treatment?

xxx

[Medeine]

Hi. The only time this came up was after ET, when the nurse explained the do's and don't's during the 2ww. She didn't specifically say it wasn't allowed during that time, but rather that I should avoid doing anything that might make me regret it in case of btn... If bfp, then it's ok as implantation has happened, but to tell the hairdresser (or dentist) that I am pregnant. x

[stargaze89 in reply to Medeine]

Hi,

Thats great, thanks Medeine! Think I should be ok then xxx

[Dreams1982]

I got told not to from the start hun xx

[stargaze89 in reply to Dreams1982]

Hi,

Thanks - think I might wait until I see the doctor on Thursday to stop me from over worrying anymore than I need to xxx

[Olivia1980xxx]

Hi Hun . I bleach my roots when I was on nasal spray ...and then 2days before ET I only patched up my roots but without using bleach . I didn't ask my doctor if I can do anything with my hair but now I'm on 2ww and I'm not gonna do anything with them ☺️ That my choice not to colour them but just ask your doctor Hun 😃 Xx

[stargaze89 in reply to Olivia1980xxx]

Hi,

Thanks - think I might wait until I see the doctor on Thursday to stop me from over worrying anymore than I need to xxx

[Hidden]

I asked my doc at embryo transfer, as I had a hair appt booked for five days later, and he said absolutely no problem at all, to go for it. I was doubtful at first, but I did it as he seemed so sure. But I think Medeine has the right advice - don't do anything you would regret if it turns out to be BFN.

[stargaze89 in reply to Hidden]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Think you are right, will just wait and see how everything goes first as I wouldn't want to be blaming myself if things didn't work out

xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi stargaze89. 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

[stargaze89 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane,

That's amazing, thanks so much for your comment!

Very informative and gives me a couple of different options I'm going to look in to!

That's again! xxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to stargaze89]

Hi stargaze89. My pleasure! You're going to look fab! Diane