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I haven’t seen my natural hair colour since high school. Luckily
for me, I like the ombre look and opt for highlights and balayage
as opposed to single process hair dye. With those highlighting
methods, the hair dye never touches the scalp, instead it’s painted
on throughout the hair, with a concentration on the ends, and
I was able to continue this process throughout my pregnancy
without much worry.
The general rule is that hair dye, while certainly not a natural
substance, is thought to be safe enough to use during pregnancy.
However, it’s best to wait until after the first trimester to head to
the salon for your colouring treatment. Your baby is growing their
vital organs during the first twelve weeks, so best to leave things
alone and embrace your roots for those three months. When you
do head back to the salon, opt for highlights, which don’t touch
the skin, or ask your colourist for an ammonia-free base if you’re
going to do a single process colour.
Keep in mind that when you’re at the salon, you’ll want to sit in
a well-ventilated area, away from any other chemical treatments
that are being done. This is not the time to be shy, speak up and
tell your hair colourist that you’re pregnant and to place you
somewhere near a door or window that you can open. Try and
make your hair appointment for earlier on in the day, before the
salon starts filling up with chemical smells.
Can I still get my hair dyed?