Helping nature realize the biggest wonder ever, you might be ready to suffer much discomfort, grown out roots and gray strands just one of them. But do you have to? Despite common myths, it can be safe to dye your hair while pregnant if you follow a few recommendations. After all, with so much change to your body and anxiety over giving birth to a child and nursing, keeping your hair fabulous is something you can cling to for confidence and self-love.

Recommended Video Read on to find out more about pregnancy and hair dyeing and precautions to be aware of.

Getting Hair Dyed When Pregnant: Is It Safe?

There is much discussion about whether pregnant women can dye their hair. The common logic – and overprotective grannies – would say that hair dye is a harsh chemical substance that can cause harm to a developing baby. Science does not back up such a claim.

Even though research on the topic is still limited, the available studies agree that dye absorption through the skin is negligible and cannot cause negative effects for a fetus. Also, since just a tiny amount of chemicals gets into the bloodstream, there are no chances that a harmful amount will pass on through your breast milk.

Another risk worth mentioning is breezing in the strong fumes of permanent dyes. Getting hair colored in well-ventilated places minimizes the risk of negative exposure. At the same time, take care to avoid breezing in harmful fumes when you don’t even color your hair! For example:

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• ask to schedule your salon visits when no hair dyeing procedures for other clients are planned;
• when someone you live with dyes their hair at home, go for a walk and ask to ventilate the room before you return.

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Pregnancy and Hair Dye: Rules to Follow

If you are still concerned about whether it is ok to dye your hair during pregnancy, follow these rules to reduce the risks further: