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Hair Coloring During Early Weeks of Pregnancy
Do not use henna or some other "natural" haircolor, either. .... Getting my hair dyed while being pregnant didn't effect anything. ...
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- Hi Z.: I would wait until your 2nd trimester but then go ahead. I had my hair colored, not highlighted, during both my pregnancies and both my girls are fine. Both ...
- How exciting - congratulations on your pregnancy! I had an all over color done during both my pregnancies and my little darlings turned out just fine :)
- Z., Such a tough call... there are so many different sources with different opinions. My fertility specialist told me to hold off in the first trimester, but I kno...
Henna to Color Hair
Asked by D.M. from Sacramento
on August 29, 2008
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Hello, I was wondering if any one has tried coloring their hair with henna. I color my hair every 6 weeks and I am trying to find something without the harsh chemica...
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- Hi D.- I know that eastern indian women use it. I had a punjabi friend who would color her hair with henna every so often. Just read the directions and try to keep it...
- Hi D., Try a cellophane, it's a product that is less harsh. I use cellophanes, because chemical dyes cause too much damage to my hair. The cellophane comes in many sh...
- Dear D., I used to use Auburn Henna on my hair. It came in a can and looked very much like dehydrated dirt. I made a paste of it and let it set on my head for a while...
To Dye or Not to Dye ? My Hair !
Asked by R.M. from Rockford
on January 23, 2009
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Ok i have heard many times that you should not dye your hair while you are pregnant, but is it true? During my first pregnancy i never dyed my hair because my mother t...
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- 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 ef...
- 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! ...
- 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 al...
Gray Hair Home Dye
Asked by A.V. from San Francisco
on April 18, 2009
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I have recently started getting patches of gray hair very close to my forehead and bangs area. I have been using some Clairol dye and recently also found a Surya henna...
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- Wow...at least I know I'm not alone! I, too, need to cover up at least some of the gray. Mine is mostly around my face and causes me to look drawn and washed out, so...
- Hi A., I started getting gray hair when I was in my 20's and did everything I could to hide it. Then one day I saw this gal who had hair dark brown like mine and s...
- Hello A.: Because of great strss due to my husbands leg being amputated; my hair started turning gray, and now is white. I had also tried all the nice and easy dyes w...
Allergic to Hair Dye
Asked by C.S. from San Diego
on January 12, 2008
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I was hoping someone might have some suggestions. I color my hair at home and am well over 50% grey. I'm only 43 but started going grey at 24 (thanks for the genes mom...
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- I am a brunette, I have about 20% of grey hair and I apply Henna (strawberry blonde color), which make my gray hairs look like very natural redish highlights. It is a...
- Are you sticking to one brand of hair dye, or have you tried others? Try other brands is my suggestion, or go to a salon and ask their opinion, they have the knowledg...
- Hi C., Have you tried Light Mountain Natural hair color. It is ammonia & peroxide free. You can get it at most health food store. I have been using it for 6mo and I...
Can I DYE My THIN Hair?
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on July 21, 2008
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I know that everyone says NOT to dye your hair if it's thin & fine (& falling out!) because it can make things worse. BUT what if I used a product like Clariol Loving ...
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- Hello! I also have fine, thin hair. My hair is naturally blond, although I do get highlights. I've actually noticed that it helps make my hair a little less fine due ...
- Hi J. - I have read the responses you have received and I think they are all good. I noticed when I had my three kids that my hair got really thick when I was pregnan...
- Hi J., have you tried henna? I believe it's pretty gentle and doesn't have all those harsh chemicals you find in traditional haircolor. additionally, there is a sha...
Allergic Reaction to Hair Dye
Asked by K.C. from Fargo
on March 12, 2009
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I have had severe allergic reactions to hair dyes - all different brands. I have tried beauty salons, home kits & can't find anything that I don't react to. I starte...
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- No advice but my mother in-law had the same problem and had to stop coloring her hair completely.
- Ask your hair stylist.... there are products out there that are "natural" and also from vegetables (?) I once knew a stylist that was allergic to color and she used ...
- I have the SAME problem! I have FINALLY found a truly amazing product at a Milwaukee area health-food store called the Good Harvest Market in Pewaukee, WI. It is a h...
Help...need To Dye Hair at Home
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on December 14, 2008
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Hi, everyone. My husband just got laid from his job so we are trying to watch our expenses. I've been going to the same hairdresser for over 18 yrs now. I've been ge...
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- I've used a couple of the drugstore brands to good result. But I always went for the temporary (6 wks) kind. I'm not sure if they would cover your dyed/greys evenly....
- Hi M. sorry to hear your husband got laid off :( As for the grey hair and covering it. First, you may want to ask your stylist her oppinion. I have a lot of grey too...
- Hi M. - I am also letting my salon highlights/lowlights (weave) grow out, but my color was permanent, so I cannot use an over the counter hair dye over it or I could h...
Hair Dye During Pregnancy
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on October 1, 2008
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I am about 7 weeks pregnant and am interested if anyone dyed their hair during pregnancy. I have done a little research and it seems the information is fairly vague. ...
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- Retired Cosmetologist and the risks are very minimal. Some suggestions to help your conscience is to color in the foil, like a highlight in order to keep chemicals of...
- I did and it's fine! I asked my docotr over and over and she promised me that it is more than fine to dye your hair, it has zero effect on the baby! She said the onl...
- I highlighted my hair after I was 12 weeks since those seem to be the most critical. I have heard that highlights are better than actually dyeing your entire hair.
I Want to Dye My Hair... Is It Safe for Breastfeeding?
Asked by S.P. from Albuquerque
on June 22, 2008
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I am breastfeeding my 10 month old still. I would like to color my hair?? Anyone know if this is contraindicated?
I was looking at permanent dyes. Thanks!
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- Yes totally safe! Make yourself feel beautiful...all mommies deserve it! :)
- Hi S., I read the responses below but I would caution you. There are chemicals that have not been tested for safety in the dyes. I stopped coloring my hair after ...
- I think that there was something important missing in all of the responses below. The FUMES! I've always read that it's perfectly safe to dye your hair while breastfee...
