Hair Relaxer (for Afro type hair) and Pregnancy?

JaymeeBee · Jul 29th, 2010, 23:55 PM

Does anyone know if it is safe to relax hair during pregnancy? My hair is an absolute mess right now.

Any info would be much appreciated thanks

blessed · Jul 30th, 2010, 00:29 AM

Good question! I'm not sure... but I found this website that talks just a little bit about it, it might be mostly people's opinions though..

http://www.babycenter.com/406_is-it-...ant_1245944.bc

If you're uncomfortable with the chemicals, you could always put a weave in... or braid it... or even a wig! Whatever works out for you. It seems like one of those issues where people say "yes, its okay" and others say "no, never, don't do it" and others say "it's okay after 1st tri"

beanni #1 · Jul 30th, 2010, 12:34 PM

Hi sorry don't have any hard facts, but i've just cut off all my relaxed hair and decided to use this opportunity to go back natural (eeeek!)

Anyways while I know of several people who continued to relax their hair whilst pregnant with no side effects to the baby what did worry me was that a LOT complained of their hair breaking / dropping out after baby was born.

While pregnant apparently our hair is stuck in the growth phase but once baby is here it reverts and all the hair we are meant to have lost starts to drop out. With relaxed hair being weaker you may find your hair more prone to breakage.

Not sure if that answered your question or even helped

rcbrown08 · Jul 30th, 2010, 12:40 PM

Hi JaymeeBee! I went natural about 2 1/2 years ago and I'm loving it! My hair is a lot healthier and I can do a lot more with it. I don't think relaxers are safe at the best of times, yet alone when pregnant but to each his own. I did a lot of research before I went natural and realized how harsh the chemicals really are. I wouldn't risk it if I were you as our skin is our largest organ and absorbs the lotions, perfumes, creams, & relaxers that we put on it. Good luck though! I hope you find the information that you are looking for and a solution that works best for you!

By the way, love your bump!

sue247 · Jul 30th, 2010, 12:45 PM

I have been wondering this too. I go to a couple of different salons, one says you should not and another says you can! Really don't know. I guess prob best to avoid it if poss just because of all the hormonal changes...

JaymeeBee · Jul 30th, 2010, 12:53 PM

Thanks for responding ladies...I think I'm just gonna wait it out till after the baby's born.

rcbrown08 · Jul 30th, 2010, 12:58 PM

Have any of you ladies seen the movie "Good Hair" by Chris Rock? Its very informative and looks into the African American hair industry. Its also kinda funny too, keeps you entertained. May be something worth checking out.

JaymeeBee · Jul 30th, 2010, 13:16 PM

I have heard of it...I will definitely check it out!

sue247 · Jul 30th, 2010, 15:23 PM

I have seen it. Very informative and in Chris rock style - very funny. I relax my hair, but try to plait as much as i can so i am not perming too much. Wish i could bring myself to go natural!

sue247 · Jul 30th, 2010, 15:26 PM

Jaymeebee - you have a nice round bump for 15 weeks! Looks maybe similar to mine.

Jul 29th, 2010, 23:55 PM	#1
JaymeeBee Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,759	Hair Relaxer (for Afro type hair) and Pregnancy? Does anyone know if it is safe to relax hair during pregnancy? My hair is an absolute mess right now. Any info would be much appreciated thanks

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Jul 30th, 2010, 00:29 AM	#2
blessed Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 5,609	Good question! I'm not sure... but I found this website that talks just a little bit about it, it might be mostly people's opinions though.. http://www.babycenter.com/406_is-it-...ant_1245944.bc If you're uncomfortable with the chemicals, you could always put a weave in... or braid it... or even a wig! Whatever works out for you. It seems like one of those issues where people say "yes, its okay" and others say "no, never, don't do it" and others say "it's okay after 1st tri"

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Jul 30th, 2010, 12:34 PM	#3
beanni #1 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 265	Hi sorry don't have any hard facts, but i've just cut off all my relaxed hair and decided to use this opportunity to go back natural (eeeek!) Anyways while I know of several people who continued to relax their hair whilst pregnant with no side effects to the baby what did worry me was that a LOT complained of their hair breaking / dropping out after baby was born. While pregnant apparently our hair is stuck in the growth phase but once baby is here it reverts and all the hair we are meant to have lost starts to drop out. With relaxed hair being weaker you may find your hair more prone to breakage. Not sure if that answered your question or even helped

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Jul 30th, 2010, 12:40 PM	#4
rcbrown08 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 157	Hi JaymeeBee! I went natural about 2 1/2 years ago and I'm loving it! My hair is a lot healthier and I can do a lot more with it. I don't think relaxers are safe at the best of times, yet alone when pregnant but to each his own. I did a lot of research before I went natural and realized how harsh the chemicals really are. I wouldn't risk it if I were you as our skin is our largest organ and absorbs the lotions, perfumes, creams, & relaxers that we put on it. Good luck though! I hope you find the information that you are looking for and a solution that works best for you! By the way, love your bump!

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Jul 30th, 2010, 12:45 PM	#5
sue247 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 920	I have been wondering this too. I go to a couple of different salons, one says you should not and another says you can! Really don't know. I guess prob best to avoid it if poss just because of all the hormonal changes...

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Jul 30th, 2010, 12:53 PM	#6
JaymeeBee Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,759	Thanks for responding ladies...I think I'm just gonna wait it out till after the baby's born.

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Jul 30th, 2010, 12:58 PM	#7
rcbrown08 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 157	Have any of you ladies seen the movie "Good Hair" by Chris Rock? Its very informative and looks into the African American hair industry. Its also kinda funny too, keeps you entertained. May be something worth checking out.

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Jul 30th, 2010, 13:16 PM	#8
JaymeeBee Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,759	I have heard of it...I will definitely check it out!

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Jul 30th, 2010, 15:23 PM	#9
sue247 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 920	I have seen it. Very informative and in Chris rock style - very funny. I relax my hair, but try to plait as much as i can so i am not perming too much. Wish i could bring myself to go natural!

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Jul 30th, 2010, 15:26 PM	#10
sue247 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 920	Jaymeebee - you have a nice round bump for 15 weeks! Looks maybe similar to mine.

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