Question of the Day-Is it Safe to Color Your Hair While Pregnant?

Is It Safe To Color Your Hair While Pregnant?

By far one of the most asked questions in the salon industry today. We thrive on maintaining a trendy and fashionable look for the workplace which lets face it, is where most women are today. And even if they are not, everyone likes to look good and be well groomed. So to answer the question, here is my professional opinion, first and foremost follow your Doctors instructions, second follow your gut and own personal feelings on this choice.

The facts and findings are as follows:

1. To date there is no concrete evidence on this topic through studies or research to prove that any type of hair coloring is unsafe.

2. In the past 23 years in the industry many colorists and stylists have continued to color their hair while pregnant, primarily due to the knowledge of the variety of different procedures available in color application.

3. There are a number of choices available today in hair coloring, including but not limited to off the scalp hi-liting, non aggressive demi colors, rinses and so many more.

4. You have the option to choose what works best for you, I suggest that during this special time when you are expecting, even if you never did before-- you should seek a professional colorist at a maternity friendly salon and have a consultation. At this time the colorist can explain all your options. (If you need a reference on what is available and what each procedure entails, it can be found under Hair color at MaternitySalon.com.

5. Unless you plan on eating a bowl of hair color, I feel with the right choices you can enjoy gorgeous hair throughout your pregnancy, worry free. Enjoy…