Can we do hair colour in pregnancy?

Question

I really want to get my hair coloured, but I'm pregnant. Can we do hair colour during pregnancy? I'm worried about the chemicals and if they are safe for the baby.

Antara Shukla · Answer

It's generally considered safe after the first trimester because very little chemical is absorbed through the scalp. Still, try to opt for ammonia-free dyes and make sure the salon is well-ventilated.

Basanti Agarwal · Answer

I colored mine before a family function and it felt so good to pamper myself! Just make sure the salon is airy so the strong smell doesn't make you nauseous. Enjoy your pamper session! 😊

Babita Chauhan · Answer

Salon hair colors can be quite pricey, and during pregnancy, we have so many medical expenses coming up. I just used a simple, affordable ammonia-free pack at home with my husband's help. Saved a lot of money!

Saraswati Hegde · Answer

Dekho, agar zaroori nahi hai to thoda ruk jao. If you really want to do it, do it after 3-4 months and use henna or safe organic colors. Pet me bacha hai, thoda safety rakhne me koi burai nahi.

Lalita Upadhyay · Answer

I colored my hair in the 6th month and had a smooth C-section delivery later. Just avoid sitting in the salon chair for too long because your back might ache later on.

Kasturi Sisodiya · Answer

Yes, you absolutely can! I colored my hair in my second trimester. Just choose a good salon, go for ammonia-free color, and make sure they don't apply it directly to your scalp if you're worried.

Agrima Biswal · Answer

Personally, I chose to avoid hair color completely during my pregnancy just to be on the safer side. I didn't want to take any chances with the chemicals, but many of my friends did it without any issues.

Ekta Panda · Answer

I colored my hair just two months before my delivery because I wanted to look fresh in baby photos! I used a temporary ammonia-free dye and my baby is perfectly fine. Just check with your stylist first.

Arya Sethi · Answer

After a long journey to conceive, I was very protective of my pregnancy and skipped hair dyes entirely. If you do decide to go ahead, please choose gentle, organic, or herbal alternatives to keep your mind at ease.

Riddhi Kohli · Answer

If you have back-to-back meetings and need to cover greys, just go for highlights instead of global color. Highlights don't touch your scalp, so there's zero risk of chemical absorption. Saves time and stress.

Supriya Solanki · Answer

Agreed, wait till the second trimester and use ammonia-free color.

Subhadra Chauhan · Answer

I did highlight my hair in my second trimester and everything went perfectly fine! Just wait until the first 12 weeks are over, as that's when the baby's main organs are forming.