Im 5 months and my hair has become so frizzy and dull. Was planning to get cysteine done at the salon but then got thoda scared about the chemicals reaching baby. Did anyone get it done while pregnant?
Honestly, while cysteine is often marketed as a safer and milder option compared to keratin, it still involves chemical solutions and high heat that can release fumes. It's much safer to wait until your baby is born, or at least run the exact product name by your gynac before booking any salon slot.
Listen, no hair treatment is more important than your baby's safety, simple as that! Salon products have strong chemical smells and you have to sit there inhaling them for hours, so just skip the cysteine treatment for these 9 months and enjoy your natural hair.
Personally, I decided to avoid all chemical hair treatments like cysteine or keratin during my pregnancy and even while breastfeeding. I felt it just wasn't worth the risk with all those fumes and scalp absorption, so I stuck to gentle home hair masks instead.
I think it is better to avoid such chemical treatments right now for the baby's safety. You can try a simple curd or banana hair pack at home to make your hair soft and shiny instead, stay safe.
As a working mom, I completely understand wanting manageable hair to save time in the mornings, but chemical treatments like cysteine are generally not recommended during pregnancy. It's much better to just go for a nice hair spa or deep conditioning treatment that doesn't use harsh chemicals on the scalp.
Having gone through the long and emotional journey of IVF, I became extra careful about every single product I used. Even if cysteine is supposed to be formaldehyde-free, the salon chemicals and fumes can still be risky, so please protect your precious miracle and hold off on it for now.
