20 weeks pregnant ... is it ok to have hair highlighted?

I am 20 weeks pregnant and was wondering if it's ok to have my hair highlighted? Don't go to the doc again until Tuesday, so I figured I'd ask here first! Thanks in advance!20 weeks pregnant ... is it ok to have hair highlighted?
Yes... that is an old tale that you cannot die your hair while pregnant. All OBGYNs will give you clearance to dye your hair.


If you would like to take extra precaution, only get highlights, the color never touches your scalp and is extremely safe.20 weeks pregnant ... is it ok to have hair highlighted?
I would suggest that you not have you're hair highlighted for two reasons. First being the chemicals and inhaling them probably isn't the best for you or the baby. Secondly, your body's hormones are behaving differently now. You're highlight might not take like it usually does or come out the wrong color. Lightening the hair is more intense and more damaging. If you were to just color your hair with an all over color....maybe go a little darker for something different you'd be better off. Though the reactions could still not come out as accurately a if you weren't pregnant, it is definitely a bit safer than lightening the hair.
I asked this as well as I have always kept my hair colored.....the response I got from 2 different OBs and several nurses was no. Their reason was because there is not enough research done to support whether or not the chemicals are safe to exhale and absorb....maybe my OBs were just extra cautious in order to cover their own rears? So...no...not ALL OBs will give clearance :)





I read different answers to this question frequently from books and online and from other Moms.....I am just choosing not to do it personally based on the fact that if I can keep toxins out as much as possible...the better.


I will just keep the greys until my guy pops out.


(I did use henna to color my hair as it is all natural with no chemicals ....but it smelled like rabbit feed or something so bad thaht I won't use it again! :)





remember...you're beautiful by just being an expecting Mommy!!
I think it's okay just check with the people before you get it done.


The fumes may feel overwhelming


And if you decide to get it bleached it could hurt too much (my aunt, for example, tried it and ran out screeming)


So consider that before you go.
i died my hair when i was 25 weeks so you should be good jus make sure you have the windows open or a fan that blows the smell in a different direction so you dont breath in too many chemicals
As long as the dye/bleach doesn't touch your scalp I don't see how it could possibly be harmful. I would wear a mask to make sure the fumes didn't do any harm either.
Yes its OK..but make sure your in a open room....the stuff you hear will be old wives tales
yes i think its fine. so long as you are in a well ventilated room and the product isn't going right on your scalp!
when your pregnant your not supposed to go near any sort of hair dye because of the chemicals that is in it. x
I asked my Dr this and she said go ahead and dye or highlight your hair. No harm will be done.
I think so I had mine done on monday adn I am only 12 wks
Yes, just tell them when you make the appt. that you're pregnant.
yes after12 weeks its ok