The pregnant woman should not do artificial straightening throughout the pregnancy, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy, and also during breastfeeding, as it is not yet proven that the straightening chemicals are safe and do not harm the baby.
Formaldehyde straightening is contraindicated because it can penetrate the body through the placenta or breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, Anvisa has banned the use of straightening with formaldehyde greater than 0.2%.
How to keep hair beautiful in pregnancy
Although it is not indicated to chemically straighten the strands during pregnancy and breastfeeding, you can keep your hair straight by making a brush and using the flat iron below. But in addition, it is important to consume healthy foods, low in fat and sugar because the hair needs vitamins and minerals to grow more beautiful and shiny.
To facilitate growth it is necessary to consume foods rich in protein, such as meat and eggs. Eating 1 Brazil nut per day is also a strategy to keep your hair and nails always beautiful.
It is normal for hair to fall more and become weaker after pregnancy due to hormonal changes, and hair can become thinner and thinner also because of breastfeeding. Thus, a short haircut can make life easier for the pregnant woman and the new mother.
But to ensure the health of the hair it is advisable to go to the salon, at least every 2-3 months to cut and hydrate the hair in a professional manner, obtaining better results.
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