Hair Coloring During Pregnancy
I have heard from many people and even doctors that you should avoid coloring your hair at least during the first trimester of pregnancy. Is this true or a myth? But what if you have many gray hairs? Not coloring them for 3 months would be a big problem! Please advice.
A: While the studies into this subject are limited, there is currently no evidence to suggest that coloring your hair during pregnancy (at any stage) carries any risk to the baby.
However, the best answer to the safety issue should come from your doctor. Speak with your gynecologist regarding the subject of using hair color during pregnancy. He or she can usually give you more current information, and knows your particular situation and whether or not there might be complications of which you (and therefore I) would certainly be unaware.
Of course, there are natural hair colors that are generally considered safe, such as henna, but be sure to read the full information on these products so that you know what situations you may have to deal with when you decide to go back to your previous color formulas.
Finally, even if your doctor gives you the green light to use hair color as you desire, you may find it problematic - particularly in your first trimester. Many women undergoing morning sickness during early pregnancy are very susceptible to odors. The strong smell that often accompanies hair color formulas may become intolerable to a pregnant woman. Even if it isn't BE SURE to always perform a patch test on your arm of any hair color formula you intend to apply.
The chemical changes in your body can trigger sensitivities that weren't there before, and if you're going to have a reaction to hair color, it's better to get a red welt on your arm than have your entire scalp react because you failed to check first.
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See also:
How to color hair
Maternity hairstyles
Pregnancy and your hair
Can I dye or bleach my hair during pregnancy?