To Color or not to color........ that is the question......... Pregnant women want to look good too!!! And why not!? Yes, it is safe! Doctor's tell you "NO" because of 1) the smells. Pregnant women are often sensitive to smells. So ask the stylist if he/she has an "odor free" or very mild color or highlight to use on the hair. 2) Hormones DO play havoc on the body and it does show up in the hair!! SO, what used to take one way in your hair when you were not pregnant MAY NOT take the same way in your hair while you ARE pregnant. You may take longer to process. Therefore you may want to opt for highlights thru the cap to keep color off the scalp, because you may be more sensitive. OR you may want to do a demi permanent color that tones down old highlights and fades out gradually in 4-6 weeks with no lines definitely showing. The peroxide won't be so harsh on your scalp and your doctor won't be so concerned with the chemicals touching your skin that way. My Demi-permanent color doesn't have ammonia. I use Deep Shine by RUSK. It's made with Bio-Marine Therapy and give the Ultimate conditioners and shine because the colors come from sea pigments. There is virtually no odors. It's safe for anyone with breathing problems or who is with child. I, myself, have asthma; so I am extremely careful about what products I use in my shop daily!!
3) Colors used to contain metallic dyes. Some colors now contain henna. Make SURE you don't use henna! If you do, do not highlight over it. It will cause breakage. And do not let it come in contact with your skin while you are pregnant. There have been reports of breakouts and other skin rashes.
Perms: I would avoid!! Anyone going through puberty or any hormone changes will see hormonal shifts in the hair shafts and the curl formation will be un-even. You will see curly areas and straight areas. I say wait at least 3 months after the child is born. You will want to get your money's worth.
So YES to color and No to perms! Just know what is being put on your hair before you allow it to happen.
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