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Hi, is henna and indigo safe to use during pregnancy to dye hair?

Q: hi, is henna and indigo safe to use during pregnancy to dye hair?

: Both are considered harmless and better than chemical dyes. Very little dye is absorbed into the circulation as the dyes are applied to the hair and,hopefully, not the scalp.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Both are considered harmless and better than chemical dyes. Very little dye is absorbed into the circulation as the dyes are applied to the hair and,hopefully, not the scalp.

Answered 8/7/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, is henna and indigo safe to use during pregnancy to dye hair?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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