Can I dye my hair during pregnancy?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Women like to experiment with their appearance, especially to change the color of their hair. But with the advent of pregnancy, you have to give up many of the old habits and experiments with the appearance. Whether it is possible to dye hair during pregnancy, let's consider all the nuances of this issue.
For many future mothers, the question of dyeing hair is very relevant, since the overgrown roots of the hair - it's not beautiful, annoying and, of course, spoils the mood. The question of dyeing hair during pregnancy has many signs and superstitions, which put the future mother in a dead end. So is it worth to give up and even be wary of coloring your hair during pregnancy or is it another stupid superstition, vestiges of the past?
Can I dye my hair during pregnancy? The opinions of doctors and pregnant beauties were divided. Some believe that harmful chemicals that are contained in the paint, penetrate the blood through the blood vessels on the head, and therefore easily get to the baby. Others believe that staining the hair does not bring any harm and it's all nonsense. So who is right?
The truth is that no one will tell you exactly whether it is worth dyeing hair during pregnancy, whether not. Since, unfortunately, no one has been engaged and is studying this issue, there have been no studies concerning the coloring of hair and babies born with pathologies and abnormalities. It is very difficult to draw a parallel between hair coloring, other negative factors that affect the woman during pregnancy and the health of the baby's future.
If you still decided to dye your hair during pregnancy, then consider that you are doing it at your own peril and risk. Tips of girlfriends and examples of healthy babies, during which the hair was regularly dyed, are purely individual and you may not be affected.
Let's look at all the pros and cons of dyeing hair during pregnancy and try to find the best option.
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Why not dye your hair during pregnancy?
- Smell of paint - all hair colors contain ammonia, inhaling its fumes is very harmful for any person, and even more so for a pregnant woman. A sharp smell of paint can cause a fit of vomiting and nausea, fainting and dizziness. If you decide to dye your hair, then get an expensive paint that contains the minimum amount of ammonia.
Hair dyeing should be done by a professional hairdresser using the technique of not full staining and using natural dyes.
Because of hormonal changes, it is difficult to predict the result of hair color and how long the color will last.
Hair is categorically forbidden to paint in the first trimester of pregnancy. Since it is during this period that the baby's organs are formed. Do not unreasonably risk your future child.
- Injury paints for mom and baby. There is an opinion that during painting, the paint, getting on the scalp, penetrates into the blood, and hence to the baby. And this is a risk for both mother and child. Hair styling, in contrast to full-color hair is much safer, as the paint does not get on the scalp, and therefore into the blood.
- Result. During pregnancy hormonal changes occur in the body, the hair changes its structure, the entire body is rebuilt. Do not be surprised if instead of the expected color of the platinum blond you will get a burnt yellow. It's all because of the hormonal imbalance, so think about whether it's worth it to risk the health of your baby and your appearance.
Rules for dyeing hair during pregnancy
- If during pregnancy a woman has a strong toxicosis and allergic reactions to any cosmetic means, then hair can not be dyed. Hair coloring will become an additional burden on a weak immune system.
- If you decide to dye your hair, then it is necessary to do it not in a close bathroom, but in a well-ventilated room. That is, it once again says that it's better not to paint your hair at home.
- Hair is worth painting in the tone of your natural hair color and minimize the number of painting procedures.
- Instead of a poisonous cheap hair dye with ammonia, give preference to unstable balms for coloring and hair dyes on a natural basis - basma, henna.
- Before dyeing hair, do not forget to make a small test. Put a little paint on a strand of hair, it will let you know if you are allergic to the paint, and see what color will turn out after staining.
Safe hair coloring during pregnancy
Aggressive hair coloring is a worthy alternative. It is about changing the color of hair with the help of herbal decoctions and other safe methods.
- Staining with henna and basma. The composition of such hair dye is absolutely safe for pregnant women. Henna will give the hair a rusty hue, and basma - a dark chestnut. The color depends on how much paint will be on the hair.
- Staining with a decoction of walnut shells. Regular application of the decoction will dye the hair in a gently chestnut color.
- Staining hair with a decoction of chamomile and onion husks. An excellent tool for blondes. Just rinse the hair with this decoction after washing, hair will acquire a rich golden hue.
These methods allow you to safely dye your hair during pregnancy. The above methods have been repeatedly tested. Please note that this natural coloration will not only refresh the hair color, but will also strengthen the hair.
Dye your hair during pregnancy or not - it's up to you. The risk of using a chemical paint on a baby is not proven, but still, such is the probability there is. It is not necessary to risk, it is better to resort to the help of natural proven methods of dyeing hair during pregnancy.
Be healthy and beautiful!