To Dye or Not to Dye ? My Hair !

Being a hair stylist, I have colored pregnant womens hair and colored my own hair pregnant. I personally believe it is an old wives tale. Back in the day, color was alot different, harsher, not as predictable, hence the crazy color. Going back to your natural hair color, you and the baby will be just fine. if there is a problem with the way the color turns out, I would be apt to blame the stylist for using the wrong color on such light hair going darker. (the wrong undertone can produce an unwanted color)

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I colored my hair at home with both of my pregnancies and didn't have any problems with wither one. I know I was nervous the first time I did it with my first son, but had no problems when I did it.

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Go for it! I'm a hairstylist and have never see a problem ;-) The smell might bother u but that's about it. Good luck-A.

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Hi R.,

I asked my doctor about dying my hair when I was pregnant with my daughter and he said that it was ok. I stated that the only harm is inhaling the chemicals in the process. If you choose to go with it, make sure that you are in a well ventilated area and you get fresh air. Try not to inhale so much of the chemicals. You could even think about where a painter's mask.

Hope this helps.

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Congrats on your pregnancy :O)
Dying your hair is not going to harm your baby. I've had several stylists confirm that you would have to use ungodly amounts of dye for it to affect them. As far as how it might take, that is a very individual thing. My hair took color just fine, but I have heard stories of people like your mother who's didn't. You could do a strand test first in an inconspicuous place to be sure.
Good luck!

There is some speculation that hair dye can be a cause of Lupus. While I *have* dyed my hair, I would never do it while pregnant, at least not with traditional dyes. If you live near a Meijer, they have some "natural" hair dyes. I have not personally used them, but you could research the brands and ingredients online before using.

I always err on the side of caution. Chemicals scare me- too many kids with health issues, allergies, aspergers, etc these days for me to take chances w/things that ARE in my control.

Manda

Another thing to consider is the fumes. I was so sensitive to strong smells while I was pregnant that there's no way I could've sat in a salon to have my hair colored. I did end up using a kit at home but only to get back to my 'natural' color and then waited til after delivering. My thought was that I could better ventilate at home, rather than sitting in the fumes of hair color, perms, nail polish, etc. in a salon.

Everyone I talked to (my Dr, my hairstylist, etc.) said it was fine but you just never know.

As long as you are out of your first trimester you should be fine. I dyed my hair with my first pregnancy and got an orange spot but little did I know that I was pregnant when I had it done then I realized that is what caused it. With my second pregnancy I waited till my first trimester was over and then I was fine I had no problems. You should be fine.

I personally would never risk it - dye is toxic however you flip it. When you're preggo its just more of a risk -- now you're talking about a rapidly growing fetus. Everything they are affected by is way more cause their cells are dividing like crazy. Good luck with your pregnancy and feel good.

I think officially it is OK after the first trimester, but if you are concerned, maybe use henna or some other natural-type dye.

I dyed my hair during both my pregnancies. I did use an at home brand rather than going to the salon for the stronger version. It came out the same color that it always did and didn't hurt either child. I had asked my doctor before I did it and he told me just make sure to do it in a well ventilated area so you aren't breathing as much of the fumes but it would be fine.

Hi R..
Congrats on your pregnancy! I am also pregnant, and while I'm sure it's safer now days, I am still nervous to do it. I have not colored my hair in 7 months! Fortunately i have dark hair, so when my highlights grew out, I did not have noticeable roots. I think it's a personal choice, but I agree with the PP that I would NOT do it myself. Have a trained colorist/stylist do it.
The way I look at it, not only do I have the excitement of my new baby soon, I will get to receive a whole new look!

Everything I read said to play it safe by not doing any dyeing - but I've known people who have. There was nothing concrete either way to prove whether or not dyes effected the baby. I believe, some salons now have dyes that are pregnancy safe. Perhaps you can find a salon that has it.