Hair dye

[hmb1]

Is there any reason why you shouldn't dye your hair during pregnancy?

Always wondered

[vonny27]

It's something to do with the ammonia in the dye. They say in today's society as long has your in a well ventilated room it might be fine but I wouldn't risk it.

[romaluna2015]

It's due to ammonia in hair dyes . Personally I don't think it's even worth the risk .

[Dolly8]

All dark hair dye contains carcinogenic substances it's bad if you are pregnant or not. Hold off for a bit while you are pregnant.

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Hi i am a hairdressing lecturer & I have dyed my hair throughout my pregnancy. I always advise clients/students to follow the steps below:-

Many women decide to wait to dye their hair until after the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the risk of chemical substances harming the baby is much lower. If you're colouring your hair yourself, you can reduce the risk further by making sure you:

wear gloves

leave the dye on for the minimum time

work in a well-ventilated room

rinse your scalp once the dye is applied

Highlighting your hair, by putting the dye only on to strands of hair, also reduces any risk. The chemicals used are only absorbed by your hair, and not by your scalp or bloodstream.

Semi-permanent pure vegetable dyes, such as henna, are a safe alternative.

Do remember that pregnancy can affect your hair's normal condition. For example, your hair may:

react differently to colouring or perming than it usually does

become more or less absorbent, frizzy or unpredictable

It's always a good idea to do a strand test first, using the hair dye or treatment you intend to use. Speak to your hairdresser for advice if you can.

It's entirely your choice wether you want to dye your hair or not but with any treatment there are always hazards, good luck x

[Macca13]

You can get hair dresser to use a herbal dye my friend while pregnant with first child did that and also same now for 2nd pregnancy xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi hmb1.I have 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.

Hope this helps. Diane