Is protein hair treatment safe during pregnancy?

Question

I had booked a protein treatment at the salon before i found out im pregnant. Now im 2nd trimester and not sure if i should go ahead with it or skip. Did anyone get hair treatments done during pregnancy?

Architha Sundaram · Answer

Depends what the treatment actually contains, some have strong chemicals and fumes you ideally avoid in pregnancy. Many women wait till after delivery to be safe. Best is to tell your gynac what product it is and let them advise.

Radha Kachwaha · Answer

I overthink these things so I just avoided all salon chemical stuff in my pregnancy, the strong smell itself put me off. A protein mask at home felt safer to me. But honestly, one quick question to your doctor will settle your mind better than guessing.

Janaki Nanavati · Answer

A basic protein treatment is usually milder than smoothening or keratin which have stronger chemicals. I skipped the harsh stuff in both pregnancies and just did simple deep conditioning. If you want one, ask the salon exactly whats in it and check with your doc.

Jayalakshmi Munshi · Answer

Depends on the chemicals in it. Many prefer to wait till after delivery. Check with your gynac to be sure.

Nisha Velayutham · Answer

Actually I was tempted too coz my hair was a mess, but yaar I just postponed the chemical treatments till after delivery. Did simple hair spa instead. If you really want it, double check the ingredients and ask your doc first na.