Are ultrasounds safe during pregnancy?

It’s hard to let go of certain habits even when you’re pregnant, especially when the habits revolve around how you look. So you may not want to miss your appointment with the hair dresser, but wait a minute, is it safe to color your hair while you’re pregnant? Many moms to be are concerned about the chemicals leaching into their skin and causing harm to their unborn babies. Is this concern correct? Read on to know more.

  • Studies have shown that coloring your hair apparently doesn’t cause that much harm to your unborn baby because not enough chemicals are absorbed through the skin.

  • Many women continue coloring their hair throughout their pregnancy and neither they nor their children have suffered from any adverse effects.

  • There are a number of healthier options such as streaking or tinting your hair instead of coloring it entirely if you still don’t want to run any risks.

  • Hair color and the chemicals in it are absorbed through the skin and not the hair shaft so there might not be any real problem at all if the color doesn’t touch your scalp.

However, despite these reassurances, some women are still not sure if it’s safe to color their hair. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind while coloring your hair during pregnancy.

  • Use ammonia-free colors for your hair as these are considered safer.

  • Make sure you do the coloring at a reputed salon or if you’re doing it by yourself, do it in a well-ventilated area so you do not inhale the fumes.

  • Wash your scalp thoroughly and make sure none of the color is left on it.

  • Opt for colors that contain little or no peroxide.

  • If getting your hair done at a salon, then inform them in advance about your condition and try to get the first appointment of the day so that you will not be exposed to the fumes from color applications of others.

  • Tinting and streaking your hair doesn’t bring the chemical in contact with your scalp so that is an excellent idea.

  • Use hair mascaras, tubes with temporary color that help you touch up with their mascara wand as these are easier to use and coat only the outer layer of your hair.

Pregnant or not, women want to look good all the time and if getting their hair colored is one step towards looking and feeling great, then why not?