My greys are showing badly and im only 3 months in. usually i color every month but now im scared the chemicals might not be safe. did any of you dye ur hair while pregnant?
In our family, elders always say to avoid chemical treatments and use organic henna instead. But my doctor said occasional ammonia-free color is totally fine after 3 months. I trusted my doctor and just did a quick touch-up, it was absolutely fine.
My doctor specifically advised me to wait until the second trimester because that's when the baby's main organs are fully formed. She also said to choose ammonia-free dyes and do a patch test first since pregnancy makes your skin super sensitive.
Actually, even I'm dying to cover my grey hair but I'm too scared to try! Did anyone here use ammonia-free dye or henna instead? Please let me know if that is safer.
Look, I got my hair colored in both my pregnancies and my kids are absolutely fine. Just wait until your first trimester is over and make sure the salon is well-ventilated so you don't inhale the strong chemical fumes.
I avoided it during my pregnancy and even now while breastfeeding, I stick to natural henna. Your scalp absorbs chemicals, so staying natural just gave me peace of mind. It's only a matter of a few months anyway!
Honestly, my roots are all grey and I look like a ghost, but I am just too tired to sit in a salon chair for 2 hours! If you have the energy, go for an ammonia-free dye in a ventilated room, but make sure you have a comfortable cushion behind your back.
I am also planning to conceive and my elder sister suggested avoiding chemical hair dyes for a while. Maybe switching to organic indigo or pure henna is a gentler option to be safe?
