Pregnancy is one of the best moments of a mother. Having a baby in a belly can be a challenging experience. Your body will go through many changes as your baby develops. You will gain weight and you will need more food. Yes you need to eat healthily of course. You may also experience heartburn, swollen ankles, and exhaustion. It is a life journey of struggles before lifelong happiness maybe you won’t like these changes in your bodies.
Maybe to uplift your mood you think about coloring your hair. Yes, it will give you a fresh look that is obvious. Also, you will feel good about yourself. There are plenty of misconceptions about coloring your hair during pregnancy.
Is it safe to color hair using chemical dyes during pregnancy?
According to OTIS (Organization of Teratology Information Services), it’s safe to color your hair during pregnancy.
- The main reason is hair dyes aren’t dangerously toxic. There will be no amount of hair dye will be absorbed by your scalp, also it won’t enter your bloodstream. So, no harm to the baby.
- Coloring your hair will not do any reproductive damage in the future.
- There have been no reports that claim that pregnant women or their fetuses were affected by her coloring her hair, so yes it is pretty much safe for you to color your hair during pregnancy.
Things to keep in mind while coloring your hair during pregnancy
- First of all you should consult your gynecologist before you color your hair. It is important for you and your baby. Also if there are any health risks included then you will know in advance.
- During your pregnancy the first 12 weeks are when the baby’s major organ development takes place, and their muscles, nail beds, and hair follicles begin to take shape. The first trimester of pregnancy is a crucial time for the baby’s development. During this time your scalp absorbs a little amount of hair dye. So to keep things safe it is advisable to wait until the second trimester.
- You should avoid a single process color. Root touch-ups and a complete color change from roots to tips are called single process color. Because in these types of hair coloring your scalp comes direct contact with hair dye and it can be a little harmful. So it is appropriate if you choose to apply color only to your length of hairs of you can also go for highlights, lowlights, ombre, streaks, etc.
- Always choose an ammonia-free, or bleach-free, semi-permanent hair color. The semi-permanent color will not last as long as permanent hair color, but it will reduce your exposure to chemicals and toxins that can harm you.
- You should wear gloves if you are dying it by yourself. It will minimize skin exposure to chemicals. Also do not forget to and wash your scalp and hands thoroughly after the procedure.
Color your hair during pregnancy is fine if you consider the above-mentioned points. It is good for you and your baby as well.
How to color hair during pregnancy in a natural and safe way?
To avoid absolutely all chemicals, you can go for some natural coloring agents that are mild on your hair and also safe for you. There are few chemical hair dye alternatives that you can use to color your hair. These will give you gorgeously tinted results. Here are some natural ways to dye your hair during pregnancy.
1. Henna
- Grab henna powder, tea decoction, and lemon juice.
- Mix all the ingredients and make a paste.
- Apply it evenly all over the hair with a brush.
- You can also apply it with your fingers but remember to wear gloves.
- Let it dry for some time.
- After some time rinse it off using a mild shampoo.
- It will give your hair auburn or red-orange shade.
2. Coffee
- You will need to prepare dark-roast coffee.
- Make coffee by brewing half a cup of espresso.
- Then add half a cup of leave-in conditioner in coffee.
- Then mix it well and make a thick paste.
- Then apply it to wet hairs and leave it for some time.
- After some time rinse it off using a mild shampoo and cold water.
- It will make your hair dark and it will add some depth and dimension to your hair.
- It is also used to color gray hairs.
3. Carrot juice
- You will need carrot and olive or coconut oil.
- Make a juice of carrot and then add olive or coconut oil in it.
- Mix all the ingredients and make a paste.
- Apply it to wet hairs and leave it for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour rinse it off using a mild shampoo.
- It will give your hair a reddish-orange shade.
- You can also use beet juice instead of carrot juice if you want a deeper red shade.
4. Lemon juice
- This is a very simple method that will give permanent hair color.
- Apply freshly squeezed lemon juice on the hair and let it dry for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour rinse it off using a mild shampoo.
- You can sit under the sun for better results.
- Your hair will get brown highlights.
It coloring your hair makes you feel good during pregnancy then you should do it. It will not harm your baby if you will keep the above-mentioned things in mind.