- When it's safer to dye your hair
- What is the best color to dye your hair
- Tips for dyeing hair during pregnancy
It is safe to dye your hair during pregnancy, as more recent studies indicate that, although many dyes use chemicals, they are not present in large quantities and, therefore, are not absorbed in sufficient concentration to reach the fetus and cause malformations.
However, as most hair dyes still contain some type of chemical, if you don't want to contain any risk it is best to opt for water-based or ammonia-free dyes.
Thus, the best option is to always consult the obstetrician before using any type of hair dye, either at home or in the salon.
When it's safer to dye your hair
It is safer to dye your hair after the first 3 months of pregnancy because during the first trimester all the baby's organs and muscles are starting to form, with a greater risk of mutations. Thus, the use of any type of strong chemical, even if in contact with the skin, should be avoided.
Many pregnant women may feel the need to dye their hair right after the first month of pregnancy, because with pregnancy the hair tends to grow faster, but the ideal is to avoid dyeing until after the first trimester.
What is the best color to dye your hair
The best way to dye your hair is to use light colored dyes, as the brightest colors usually have a greater number of chemicals to allow the dye to stick to your hair for longer. An alternative to more vivid paints with chemicals is the use of natural dyes, such as Henna dye or 100% vegetable dye, for example, that do not contain chemical substances. Here's how to dye your hair at home using teas.
Tips for dyeing hair during pregnancy
To dye your hair during pregnancy, you need some care such as:
- Dye your hair in a well-ventilated place; Always follow the instructions on the package; Wear gloves to apply the dye to the hair; Leave the dye on the hair for the minimum time indicated, not leaving it in the hair longer than the recommended time; Wash the scalp completely after dyeing the hair.
These precautions must be adopted if the pregnant woman decides to dye her hair at home or in the salon. If the pregnant woman remains concerned about the use of hair dye during pregnancy, she should consult the obstetrician or wait to dye her hair after delivery.
See also: Can pregnant women straighten their hair?
