Question 1

what is risk of doing your own hair color when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Virtually none.: Very minimal impact, if any, on the baby.

Question 2

m 15 months pregnant. can i use hair color on my hairs? and can i use eletric straighner for hairs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hair color will not hurt the pregnancy. Straightners are also fine.  A woman's hair may change during or after the pregnancy due to the hormones and can react a little differently during pregnancy.

Question 3

i'm 30 weeks pregnant just wondering if is okay for me to go to salon dye my hair color?

Accepted Answer

Best to wait: Many hair color contain lead. Best to wait until after the pregnancy.

Question 4

i am currently 28 weeks pregnant. i would like to have my hair colour touched up. is it safe to have your hair coloured in pregnancy? the colour is brown and not bleach. thank you very much.

Accepted Answer

Yes its ok : although limited studies on hair dyes, the dyes are usually not highly toxic or highly absorbable by skin

Question 5

is dying hair bad when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Hair dyes now are very safe. To be extra cautious, some people will wait until after the first trimester before they color their hair. Of course, always be sure you are in a well-ventilated area regardless of your gestational age.

Question 6

can natrual hair change during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The rate of growth often changes with hair loss or natural color changes.

Question 7

can i colour my hair at 4 months pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There's no studies to show that it's harmful.  And your past the first trimester. Color away!

Question 8

can i perm (relax) my hair while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

YES: There has not been peer reviewed literature that supports any pregnancy abnormalities casused by perm use in pregnancy.

Question 9

what can i do for hair issues in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Tell your doctor: Women may experience hair loss in pregnancy. This is can be secondary to hormonal changes as your pregnancy continues, but it can also be a sign of other underlying medical conditions. Metabolic conditions, such as thyroid disease need to be ruled out to ensure that this not the culprit for your hair issues.  Continue your prenatal vitamins and calcium intake during these vital months of your life.

Question 10

its ok to cut your hair while pregnant right?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Cut your hair in a nice simple to care for style.  You are going to be busy!

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What is risk of doing your own hair color when pregnant?

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M 15 months pregnant. can i use hair color on my hairs? and can i use eletric straighner for hairs?

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I'm 30 weeks pregnant just wondering if is okay for me to go to salon dye my hair color?

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I am currently 28 weeks pregnant. i would like to have my hair colour touched up. is it safe to have your hair coloured in pregnancy? the colour is brown and not bleach. thank you very much.

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Is dying hair bad when pregnant?

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Can natrual hair change during pregnancy?

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Can i colour my hair at 4 months pregnant?

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Can i perm (relax) my hair while pregnant?

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What can i do for hair issues in pregnancy?

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Its ok to cut your hair while pregnant right?

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