[Oreobaby]

I really want to get my hair colored before my hubby's Christmas party on the 11th of December...problem is, my hair dresser only has time to take me in on the 1st of Decemer...issue with that is...I will only be 12 wks 5 days...not quite in the second trimester...what are your thoughts?

[Lyz]

honestly, 2 days is not going to make a difference if you wait or not. Besides, some people consider the 12 week start of the 2nd trimester. If you are going to a hair salon (and not to someone's house) the quality of the hair dye is much better than than the box dye you can buy so I think it would be safe. But, it's honestly your own personal comfort level.

[Soape]

I talked with my OB and he said that there was nothing wrong with getting your hair dyed as long as you let your hairdresser know.

[Elijah'sMommy]

My doctor surprisingly asked that I don't color my hair during pregnancy so I've abstained from coloring for now.

[~* Liss *~]

I've read that highlighting is better than dying the whole head as the highlights don't touch the roots. I've also read that there is no evidence to show any risk from hair dyes. Everything has said to ensure that it is well ventilated, so I agree - make sure you tell your stylist so that she won't put you beside someone getting a stinky perm!

[caring21]

Most hair dressers work throughout their whole pregnancy and give birth to healthy children. I've had my hair dyed twice since the beginning of my pregnancy. It's a question of personal choices but my doctor didn't mention anything wrong with it.

[Oreobaby]

Maybe I will get it highlighted when I go...as you can see from my siggy, my roots are bad...when I mc...I decided I wanted to streak my hair bright red, and I did...but didn't have time to get it out before I got PG again...and I do need to do something.

[Micksbabe]

my cousin is a hairdresser and she said that it isn't as bad as people think that it is. As long as it is well ventilated. It isn't like you are going to be colouring your hair ALL the time, I think once or twice during your pregnancy will be fine

[Denise123]

My doctor said it was fine...I get mine highlighted and lowlighted -- i don't think the stuff they use these days is like the stuff they used to use years ago...

I had my hair highlighted at 12 weeks pregnant...just let your hairdresser know you are pregnant.

[Jlynn]

As a hairdresser I don't think it matters. I colored my hair the day I got my BFP. My doctor laughed when I asked if it was a big deal... He also said that being a hairstylist and being pregnant wasn't a big deal either. As long as the area is well ventilated.