Is it safe to highlight hair in the first trimester?

DebC · 09-01-2007, 05:31 AM

I have an appointment that I made for this Tuesday for a haircut and highlight. I just found out I am pregnant. I haven't been to the doc.'s, but I guess I'm about 6 weeks. Should I keep the appointment? I've never done this when I was pregnant with my other children, so I am concerned.

Thanks in Advance for your input,
Debbie

Dee67 · 09-01-2007, 07:01 PM

I read this answer (to your question) from mayo clinic, when I was pregnant....

Not much is known about the safety of hair dyes in pregnancy. It's likely that when you apply hair dye, a very small amount is absorbed into your body. But it isn't clear how much, if any, of these chemicals may reach the fetus.

Some recent studies suggest an association between dying your hair when pregnant and some childhood cancers, but the evidence is weak.

Talk to your obstetrician about any hair color treatments you may be planning. He or she may advise you to use toxin-free hair dye or to postpone any chemical processes involving your hair until at least after your first trimester.

To minimize the amount of hair dye that may be absorbed through your skin, the Food and Drug Administration offers these recommendations:

Don't leave dye on your hair any longer than needed.
Rinse your scalp thoroughly with water after use of hair dye.
Wear gloves when applying hair dye.
Even if your obstetrician says it's safe, you may want to postpone coloring your hair during pregnancy for cosmetic reasons. Hormonal changes can cause your hair to react differently when you're pregnant, and can leave you with an unexpected color.

HTH!!

Congrats, too

Dee

Mame · 09-05-2007, 10:47 AM

I was just told no until the second -trimester.

Anomaly · 09-06-2007, 08:19 AM

My OB said not to at all but he's on the conservative side. There is just nothing to "prove" one way or another so you can either look at that as carte blanch to do it since no bad effects are noted to date or an absolute no as it's not guaranteed safe. Just know that there are many women on these boards whose mothers took DES.

I'm ugly and brunette for the long haul but my first stop after the hospital will be the salon.

Nukegirl · 11-13-2007, 07:22 AM

To play it safe I also waited until I was at least 4 months and I just got mine colored using vegetable dye which has less fumes.

09-01-2007, 05:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
DebC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	Is it safe to highlight hair in the first trimester? I have an appointment that I made for this Tuesday for a haircut and highlight. I just found out I am pregnant. I haven't been to the doc.'s, but I guess I'm about 6 weeks. Should I keep the appointment? I've never done this when I was pregnant with my other children, so I am concerned. Thanks in Advance for your input, Debbie

09-01-2007, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dee67 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,009	I read this answer (to your question) from mayo clinic, when I was pregnant.... Not much is known about the safety of hair dyes in pregnancy. It's likely that when you apply hair dye, a very small amount is absorbed into your body. But it isn't clear how much, if any, of these chemicals may reach the fetus. Some recent studies suggest an association between dying your hair when pregnant and some childhood cancers, but the evidence is weak. Talk to your obstetrician about any hair color treatments you may be planning. He or she may advise you to use toxin-free hair dye or to postpone any chemical processes involving your hair until at least after your first trimester. To minimize the amount of hair dye that may be absorbed through your skin, the Food and Drug Administration offers these recommendations: Don't leave dye on your hair any longer than needed. Rinse your scalp thoroughly with water after use of hair dye. Wear gloves when applying hair dye. Even if your obstetrician says it's safe, you may want to postpone coloring your hair during pregnancy for cosmetic reasons. Hormonal changes can cause your hair to react differently when you're pregnant, and can leave you with an unexpected color. HTH!! Congrats, too Dee __________________ Diagnosed with PCOS - my early 20's Ovarian Drilling - Feb. 2006 YAY!!!! Daphne Ryanne - Jan. 9th, 2007 6lbs 7oz 18 inches Our true miracle

09-06-2007, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Anomaly 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,429	My OB said not to at all but he's on the conservative side. There is just nothing to "prove" one way or another so you can either look at that as carte blanch to do it since no bad effects are noted to date or an absolute no as it's not guaranteed safe. Just know that there are many women on these boards whose mothers took DES. I'm ugly and brunette for the long haul but my first stop after the hospital will be the salon. __________________ Amy Me (38) and dh (33) dx - no tubes due to two ectopics IVF#1 - BFN (ugh) IVF#2 - it's been a long road.........

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09-05-2007, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mame 900-999 post jack of hearts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 992	I was just told no until the second -trimester.

11-13-2007, 07:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nukegirl 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 111	To play it safe I also waited until I was at least 4 months and I just got mine colored using vegetable dye which has less fumes.