How Do You Color Hair During Pregnancy?
Making the decision to color your hair during pregnancy is a choice only you can make. It isn’t illegal, and unlike smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol, few studies have indicated that coloring your hair can harm your fetus. Is it safe? It all depends on whom you ask. If you decide to color your hair, you can take steps to minimize the risks, in case there are any. Understand the chemicals you are using and the effects they can have on your baby. Salons are businesses, so hairstylists may not be completely honest. Talk to your doctor instead. A doctor’s first priority is the health of your child, and she will be more willing to give you an unbiased opinion. Wait until the first trimester is over. During the first trimester, many of the baby’s organs are developing and forming. This is when babies are most vulnerable and need to be kept as safe as possible. Choose highlights instead of full coloring. The less chemicals used, the safer your child will be. Even if you’ve always complet
