Hair dye..

Mummy2Be__x · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:15 PM

Has anyone ever dyed there hair whilst pregnant ? I picked up a hair dye today in boots but I felt bad so put it back. I haven't dyed my hair since December and feel horrible with these ugly roots

just wondering if it is actually something that is a major no no ?

fidgets mammy · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:18 PM

i do mine every couple of month. its fine. i only use semi permanent tho and if youve not used one before do a test first.

akerie · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:19 PM

I have dyed my hair twice so far I use the ammonia free kind, its my little pick me up since i feel so ugly lately.....

M&S+Bump · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:30 PM

The only problem with dyeing hair is that your hair and skin may react to it differently than they do when you're not pregnant, so do a patch test first!

My hair has been getting bleached white and then dyed through one and a half pregnancies now - it's a little bit drier this time round and it aggravated my eczema but other than that, all is normal!

armywife11 · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:35 PM

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Originally Posted by akerie

I have dyed my hair twice so far I use the ammonia free kind, its my little pick me up since i feel so ugly lately.....

I dyed my hair a few days after conception not thinking about it. It didn't take right so should have been my first clue about the pregnancy. I got it redone at 12 or 13 weeks and had them darken it some so I wouldn't have to get it done as much. I made sure the products were ammonia free and they used foils to keep it off my scalp. I always have it done professionally. My midwife said it was totally fine. She said make sure to go early in the morning so that there are less fumes.

I would think as long as you pick ammonia free dye, wear gloves, and make sure to been in a well ventilated room you should be ok. I haven't heard anyone say their doctor said anything different. Just wait till your out of first tri is the only thing I have actually heard. I just specifically asked about a salon.

DeeDee80 · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:37 PM

I dyed my hair all through my pregnancy with my son. I haven't this time...mostly out of laziness but also because I wonder how long I can go without it and if I wait long enough by the time the baby is born my natural color will have grown in. My natural color is actually quite nice so I am waiting to see if the dye will all be grown out by the time she is born...

Mummy2Be__x · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:39 PM

I'd wait for this to grow out, but my hairs down to my bum as it is so it will take ages !!! I feel so ugly, I was used to dying my hair every month without fail before I was pregnant ! What hair dyes in the UK are ammonia free? Like what makes? Thanks xx

armywife11 · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:41 PM

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Originally Posted by akerie

I have dyed my hair twice so far I use the ammonia free kind, its my little pick me up since i feel so ugly lately.....

My hair just took color weird. I am a dirty blond and dye it just a brighter blonde. I normally take towards the ashy side but now it goes more towards the golden. For it to look right she would have to just change the mix but I opted to go with the more natural dark look. My hair is also growing far faster than it did pre pregnancy and I didn't feel like, or really want to color it that much. Most of my friends that color their hair also went more towards their natural color till after delivery for the same reason.

caramelly · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:51 PM

I dye my hair 2 hours day, my hair looks really silky and more shine into it. more healthy than what it used to be 4 months ago! I think it should be fine.. I agree with a test on skin to see.. I didn't i just wanted my roots and gray hair to leave lol

Missmarie87 · Apr 11th, 2012, 18:36 PM

ive done mine a fair few times did it 3 days ago too x

Apr 11th, 2012, 16:15 PM	#1
Mummy2Be__x Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,852	Hair dye.. Has anyone ever dyed there hair whilst pregnant ? I picked up a hair dye today in boots but I felt bad so put it back. I haven't dyed my hair since December and feel horrible with these ugly roots just wondering if it is actually something that is a major no no ?

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:18 PM	#2
fidgets mammy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: north east england Posts: 3,173	i do mine every couple of month. its fine. i only use semi permanent tho and if youve not used one before do a test first.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:19 PM	#3
akerie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wichita,Ks Posts: 909	I have dyed my hair twice so far I use the ammonia free kind, its my little pick me up since i feel so ugly lately.....

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:30 PM	#4
M&S+Bump Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,041	The only problem with dyeing hair is that your hair and skin may react to it differently than they do when you're not pregnant, so do a patch test first! My hair has been getting bleached white and then dyed through one and a half pregnancies now - it's a little bit drier this time round and it aggravated my eczema but other than that, all is normal!

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:37 PM	#6
DeeDee80 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego/Chula Vista Posts: 1,072	I dyed my hair all through my pregnancy with my son. I haven't this time...mostly out of laziness but also because I wonder how long I can go without it and if I wait long enough by the time the baby is born my natural color will have grown in. My natural color is actually quite nice so I am waiting to see if the dye will all be grown out by the time she is born...

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:39 PM	#7
Mummy2Be__x Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,852	I'd wait for this to grow out, but my hairs down to my bum as it is so it will take ages !!! I feel so ugly, I was used to dying my hair every month without fail before I was pregnant ! What hair dyes in the UK are ammonia free? Like what makes? Thanks xx

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:51 PM	#9
caramelly Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Durham, England Posts: 752	I dye my hair 2 hours day, my hair looks really silky and more shine into it. more healthy than what it used to be 4 months ago! I think it should be fine.. I agree with a test on skin to see.. I didn't i just wanted my roots and gray hair to leave lol

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Apr 11th, 2012, 18:36 PM	#10
Missmarie87 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 745	ive done mine a fair few times did it 3 days ago too x

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