{"id":100996,"date":"2017-12-06T06:19:25","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T11:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/100996\/safe-to-dye-hair-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T14:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:23:31","slug":"safe-to-dye-hair-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/100996\/safe-to-dye-hair-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to dye my hair during pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just because you\u2019re pregnant doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t mix things up a bit. Maybe for you, that includes mixing up your appearance (besides the obvious addition of your baby bump). If you\u2019re thinking about dyeing your hair during pregnancy, you might have already wondered whether or not it\u2019s safe to do so. If this is the case, then there\u2019s good news for you and your future \u2018do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Mayo Clinic, there isn\u2019t any research that links hair dyeing during pregnancy and problems with fetal development. And because hair dye doesn\u2019t contain a very high concentration of certain chemicals that may in higher doses be concerning, pregnant women would need to use a lot of hair dye to have a significant impact on their baby\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before you dive into your life as a red or purple, or whatever else you\u2019re imagining for your luscious locks \u2013 make sure that you know how to safely dye your hair, if you\u2019re doing it yourself. Make sure to closely follow all the directions. Wear gloves the entire time \u2013 don\u2019t use your bare hands. Once the dye has set and the instructions say to rinse it from your hair, make sure that you do a thorough job of getting all the dye out so that none stays on your scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re at the salon, let your hair colorist know that you\u2019re expecting. This can help them select products with care, use techniques that keep hair dye off of your scalp, or reduce the amount of fumes you\u2019re breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyeing your hair while pregnant hasn\u2019t been shown to be dangerous during pregnancy, but there hasn\u2019t been that much research done on the subject, so some healthcare providers recommend waiting until after the end of the first trimester of pregnancy to use hair dye. If you still have concerns or questions, though, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to your healthcare provider, because he or she can tell you more about the process and what it means to your specific pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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