Is hair coloring ok while pregnant?
 

I'm going to attend a party later this March. I wanna look good and feel a bit better now that I've got rashes and some zits on my face and chest. Ugh. Now I'm thinking of coloring my hair. I've heard that chemicals are a no-no during pregnancy. But I've also come across hair coloring sets that are preservative-free. Now, is it ok for me to go for a hair color? I'm due this May and I'm a little undecided as I'm worried if it'll harm my baby or not.

Let me know ladies. Thanks! :)

Re: Is hair coloring ok while pregnant?
 

I think it's not harmful at all. My friend did it and her baby's doing fine. Better though to use one with a brand that's credible enough. Try to do your research on the best ones and/or the organic types. Good luck and tell us what brand and shade you've decided on!

Re: Is hair coloring ok while pregnant?
 

Sometimes organic hair colouring products cause allergies. I think it's just fine to use a regular hair colour. It's also best to discuss this matter with your doctor. If she gives you the go signal, then go! Good luck and enjoy your new hair colour!

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Some salons automatically decline coloring jobs when the client is pregnant... I am not sure though if it is ok when there are no preservatives.

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During the first tri, if hair colouring is unavoidable, check out organiccolorsystems.com. From what I know, they offer bleach-free and ammonia free hair colouring systems that are safe for preggy mums.

As for me, regardless if it's organic or not, you might wanna opt for a hair colour on the 2nd, or best, on the 3rd tri.

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Try Tints of Nature. They got all natural hair colouring kits that are all organic. I believe they're fine to be used by expecting mums.

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I had my hair colored the last time I was pregnant. My son is fine. I think if you want to, you should go for the quality ones.

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Same with me :) I don't think hair coloring is too bad for expectant moms. Looking good actually makes you feel good :p

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Being a first time mum so, you can't blame me for being anxious. I would say no, put it off when you've already given birth.

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We can't blame you for being extra cautious and that's just fine. :)

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Well, I understand what your concerns are. I am a first time mum myself and I feel like it's better to sometimes chill and not to think too much about the simplest things. It helps a lot..

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Thank you ladies for your inputs! I myself learned a lot from your replies. Sorry for not replying immediately to this thread and just wanna let y'all know that I have decided not to. I dunno. Perhaps I was just a bit anxious as this is my first pregnancy. I know it's safe but it's my personal decision not to. But again, thank y'all! I will be giving birth soon so I know our discussions will surely make me smile soon when I hold my baby. :)

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Good to hear that! So relatable when I contemplated on getting a tat. LOL. Good luck to all of us!

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My pregnant friend had her hair coloured in her 3rd tri. Her baby did just fine... Depends I think on which brand is being used. Organic ones are the best IMO.

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Yeah, thanks for that. I guess I'd still be using organic ones now that I've given birth as it's much more safer.

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It hurts I got some rashes on the most recent organic hair dye I've used. :(

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You did try it in a small patch of skin first did you dear? :(

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Oh boy, I've used an organic hair dye the other day. I rinsed it off immediately and had the damage get fixed at a nearby salon. I don't think I could bear the pain and itch from the allergy when I'm pregnant, knocking on wood!